Start out with Making a List of New Years Resolutions

by Dione Mauric 8th of February, 2024

Start out with Making a List of New Years Resolutions

Consider which of your potential resolutions will make the most significant impact on your business and open you up to accomplish more of your goals. Once you’ve narrowed down your list of potential business resolutions, here’s how to put them into action:

Pick just one — Narrowing your choices down to one resolution requires prioritisation and assessing the impact of the resolution.
Align resolutions with business goals — Your resolutions and goals don’t have to line up on a one-to-one basis. You’ll undoubtedly have goals that don’t support your resolution (especially if you only pick one resolution). You might need to add new goals to support your resolution.
Be specific — Be as specific as possible about the desired outcome. You might have a single result or a combination of results that add up to the final desired outcome.
Make a plan — Make sure you have the resources available when you need them. And when you’re planning, also plan for problems that might come up while you’re working toward your resolution.
Keep it small — Small, incremental changes are easier to maintain and keep than broad, sweeping changes. It’s best to think of strengthening your “willpower muscle” through high reps and low weight, compared to just a couple of power lifts.
Make it real — One of the best ways to make your resolution real is to phrase it as if it has already happened. If you journal or are a planner, you might also choose to write this statement each day to keep your resolution at the top of your mind.
Build rewards — You can change your behaviors by planning rewards when you reach certain milestones. For example, you could take yourself out for ice cream after completing an online course in Excel to improve your professional development.
Communicate your resolutions — A public commitment to your resolution helps set it in stone. Don’t just keep your resolution to yourself. Let your team know about your resolution, and, if possible, get them on board.
Check in regularly — Schedule regular resolution check-ins, either every couple of weeks or at least once a month, to ensure you’re staying on track to accomplish your goal.

Most business owners fall off the resolution wagon pretty quickly — whether it’s a mere 15 minutes into the new year or 15 days. But picking the right resolutions, developing a plan, adding rewards, and sharing the enthusiasm with the team can all help you and your business grow.

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