New Year’s Resolutions – An Alternative

Just stop making New Year’s Resolutions. It’s embarrassing. We lie to ourselves when we make New Year's Resolution. Why? Because we just will not keep them. Instead, set yourself up for SUCCESS with One Word for 2021.

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Resolutions Don't Work

The research shows that resolutions just don't work.

80% fail to keep New Year’s Resolutions (study by University of Scranton)
Mid February – is when most resolutions are abandoned
January 12 – athletic data drops significantely according to online global activities (research by Strava).

Why Are Resolutions Hard to Keep?

New Year's Resolutions are hard to keep for a variety of reason. Research shows that there are several cultural factors that make keeping resolutions so difficult:

Lack of Social Support - we have plenty of support when we are making resolutions on New Year's Eve!
Too Many Temptations - there is always a "reason"
Delayed Gratification is Hard - instant gratification is what we want, right?
Pressures of Everyday Life - work, relationships, family, etc.

Top Resolution Categories for 2021

According to Finder.com, the top resolution categories are:

Health
Self Improvement
Money
Family (a NEW category)
Love
Career

Top New Year's Resolution Categories for 2021

Drum Roll... Introducing the One Word of the Year

If you've never had a Word of the Year, you are in for a special treat! One word can be meaningful, versatile and easy to remember!

One Word of the Year is Growing in Popularity

Melinda Gates (married to Bill Gates) selects one word for the year to give her guidance. Past Words of the Year for Melinda have included “Gentle” and “Spacious”.

Why is it BETTER to have One Word for 2021?

A Word of the Year is a fun way to set your theme for the year. Your word is a guide that can mean different things to you through the year! It's flexible, but can serve as an inspiration or a theme.

Sets a Theme for the Year
Keeps You Focused
Creates Positive Change
Keeps You Aware of Your Intentions

It’s essential for your One Word to have meaning to YOU.

This is not a word for anyone else.

One Word of the Year vs New Year's Resolution

One Word of the Year

Easy to Remember
Hard to "Break" or "Fail"
Keeps You Focused
Multiple Meanings - for Personal & Professional