Why do we make good intentions?
The turn of the year is predestined for formulating resolutions. We reflect on the past and take stock. Regardless of what we may not have achieved in the previous year, a fresh new year begins and we can set ourselves goals for the time ahead. Resolutions allow us to consciously set out on new paths.
Whether it's a healthier lifestyle overall or finally breaking an unpleasant habit, finally getting in touch with someone you've lost touch with or, or, or, or. The resolutions you make at the start of the year are very individual, but they all have one thing in common - motivation.
How or why does it help us to formulate good resolutions?
With a goal in mind, we can set out on new paths with fresh motivation.
As often as good resolutions are made, they are just as often broken. After all, what sounded realistic and achievable at the end of the year can seem like the complete opposite when put into practice. Finally losing those extra pounds, for example - in theory this is definitely worthwhile and a long-cherished wish of many women, but in practice it is unfortunately harder to achieve than you might think. So it's no wonder that good intentions often burst like soap bubbles.
Do good intentions even make sense?
Resolutions only make sense if they really correspond to our firm desire and are not just half-heartedly made on a New Year's Eve whim. They should also be formulated as concrete goals and not set too high, as this would be too demotivating. Also: less is more. It is more effective to concentrate on a single goal than to simply overload yourself with several.
How do we manage to actually implement good intentions?
All too often, resolutions simply fail because they are completely unrealistic and not formulated precisely. For example, a rather imprecise resolution such as "I want to lose weight" should have a very specific goal: "I want to lose three kilos by the summer". It is also important to define measures that are necessary to achieve the goal, i.e. to draw up a realistic plan. Otherwise resolutions remain too vague and are not implemented as a result.