6 months had passed, and as I looked at the calendar, I groaned in discouragement. What happened to the half-marathon I was going to complete? What about the blog I planned to start? I had so many big goals and lofty plans, but I made little progress accomplishing them. Life just got busy, and immediate needs trumped my bigger …
With the new year has come new classes, new schedules, and, for many, New Year’s resolutions to achieve. Creating and achieving goals can be incredibly challenging for some, especially without an idea of the techniques that can help you succeed. Chimes had the opportunity to speak to the Women in STEM Club about their New Year’s event …
New year, new me: Accomplishing your goals and resolutions Read More »
With holiday ornaments packed away, Christmas trees chipped and New Year’s champagne guzzled, Islanders from Port Hardy to Victoria are setting resolutions in the hopes of improving their lives. But as January edges on, pricey gym memberships will undoubtedly go unused, strict diets will be broken and lofty goals will fall by the wayside ignored, …
A new year marks a psychological “fresh start”—a moment when the past feels more distant and the future more open. Research calls this the fresh start effect: when people perceive a new beginning, they’re more motivated to change their behavior. That’s why January is such a natural time to set new goals, seek new experiences, …
It can feel hard to change your behavior or form a new habit, especially over the course of a whole year. On Jan. 1, you might fill your fridge with kale and go for a jog, but how do you keep that resolve going in July? It turns out, the answer isn’t getting more serious …
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Maybe you plan to ring in the new year with a new resolve to quit smoking, lose weight, exercise more, not sweat the small stuff. And maybe these resolutions sound familiar — maybe just like the ones you made a year ago! So how can you ensure that your determination to get healthier in the …
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I walked into my mom’s kitchen and saw a 24 by 24 whiteboard on the fridge, covered in writing in nearly every color of the rainbow. The days of the week were written across the top, and down the side were meals and snacks. Each space had a meal plan plus the calorie count. Three …
When the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, your world does not magically transform — though you may spring out of bed the next morning (or, you know, late afternoon) motivated to make it your year. Having a clean slate financially can help alleviate a major source of stress and set you up for success in all …
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Alright, here we go—another new year, another fresh start. But this time, let’s make it different. Let’s make 2025 the year you stop just talking about change and actually live it. It’s not about setting a hundred little resolutions you’ll forget by February. It’s about focusing on what really matters: one big, life-changing goal, a …
Let’s be honest—where do you think the real work begins? It’s not in the excitement of setting intentions when the new year comes. It’s in the steady effort of following through that comes after the new year. When the journal (or any habit you’re trying to cultivate) starts to feel like a burden. When life gets messy and …
