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It is precisely these high and often unrealistic expectations and the so-called false start that cause our resolutions not to last. "It is natural for a person to want to improve in life, to move somewhere. But if I set myself a goal to lose twenty kilos during January or, on the contrary, to gain muscle mass and it doesn't happen, I lose motivation. But just the fact that I go to the gym three times a week, for example, and I feel good about it, it's already real, and I can see the small progress. Small steps towards our goal are important, then our resolutions are more likely to last," explains Dr Kasal.
Surrounding ourselves with people who support us in our resolutions can also help us in our efforts. This can include family, friends and colleagues who can see our progress, praise us and appreciate our efforts. But, according to the psychiatrist, we should also learn to praise ourselves: 'We praise ourselves very little, and that's a shame. The moment we learn to do that and can even praise ourselves for completing some small task and continuing on that path, that is what makes the difference between success and failure. Let's try to keep a simple journal and write down what we have already accomplished. This will help us focus on the positive."
Sometimes, however, despite our best efforts to persist in our resolutions, we don't have the willpower to do so. To keep the will, it is important to reinforce it with rewards. "On the road to success, knowing how to reward yourself is essential. Then we can use rewards and small changes to achieve those big goals we set. It is also very beneficial to share our desires with someone or ask for help. In doing so, we may find that others have had similar experiences and have gone through or are going through similar situations. It can keep us on the right path," concludes Dr. Kasal.
