January 11, 2013
New Year
How many times have you heard this New Year, “new you?” Every year many of us, including myself, make a New Year’s resolution. We make those resolutions and often fail to keep them. Here is a little bit of information on New Year’s resolutions:
A New Year’s resolution is a commitment that a person makes to try and achieve one or more personal goals, projects or the reforming of a habit. A key element to a New Year’s resolution that sets it apart from other resolutions is that it is made in anticipation of the New Year and new beginnings. People, who commit themselves to a New Year’s resolution, generally plan to do so for the whole following year. This lifestyle change is generally interpreted as beneficial to the individual.
The Ancient Babylonians make promises to their gods at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts. The Romans began each year by making promises to the god Janus, for whom the month of January is named. In the Medieval era, the knights took the “peacock vow” at the end of the Christmas season each year to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry. The concept, regardless of creed, is to reflect upon self-improvement annually.
What about the success rate, I don’t know about you, but mine has not always been the best! According to a 2007 study of 3000 people, by Richard Wiseman from the University of Bristol, 88% of those who set New Year’s resolutions fail, despite the fact that 52% of the study’s participants were confident of success at the beginning. Man tend to achieve their goal 22% more often when they engage in goal setting, (a system where small measurable goals are being set, such as a pound a week, instead of saying “lose weight”). This may be worth a try! Women on the other hand, succeeded 10% more when they made their goals public and got support from their friends.
All I have to say is stay positive and forge onward my friends!
Debbie Rogy
New Year
How many times have you heard this New Year, “new you?” Every year many of us, including myself, make a New Year’s resolution. We make those resolutions and often fail to keep them. Here is a little bit of information on New Year’s resolutions:
A New Year’s resolution is a commitment that a person makes to try and achieve one or more personal goals, projects or the reforming of a habit. A key element to a New Year’s resolution that sets it apart from other resolutions is that it is made in anticipation of the New Year and new beginnings. People, who commit themselves to a New Year’s resolution, generally plan to do so for the whole following year. This lifestyle change is generally interpreted as beneficial to the individual.
The Ancient Babylonians make promises to their gods at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts. The Romans began each year by making promises to the god Janus, for whom the month of January is named. In the Medieval era, the knights took the “peacock vow” at the end of the Christmas season each year to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry. The concept, regardless of creed, is to reflect upon self-improvement annually.
What about the success rate, I don’t know about you, but mine has not always been the best! According to a 2007 study of 3000 people, by Richard Wiseman from the University of Bristol, 88% of those who set New Year’s resolutions fail, despite the fact that 52% of the study’s participants were confident of success at the beginning. Man tend to achieve their goal 22% more often when they engage in goal setting, (a system where small measurable goals are being set, such as a pound a week, instead of saying “lose weight”). This may be worth a try! Women on the other hand, succeeded 10% more when they made their goals public and got support from their friends.
All I have to say is stay positive and forge onward my friends!
Debbie Rogy
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