New Years Resolution

Well, how's it going with the changes you made to meet your New Year’s resolutions? Are you struggling? You’re not alone. Research shows that most New Year’s resolutions typically fade away after a few months, with many people giving up on their goals within the first month or two. In fact, the second Friday of January is sometimes called "Quitter's Day" because that’s when many resolutions tend to fall by the wayside.

No one likes to be called a quitter, and it’s often hard to admit when we’ve given up without providing an elaborate excuse. So my question is, what does it take to keep moving forward and actually achieve our goals?

We need to continue pushing through when things get uncomfortable. When emotions run high and we feel like walking away, it’s crucial to dig in and make a firm decision to see our hard work through. The most important work to be done is related to our mental health. We must become individuals who choose to heal our hurts rather than trying to conform to the dysfunction within ourselves and others.

Real results come when the effort we put in stems from the inside out. Band-aids on external behaviors won’t create lasting change or make us feel better internally. It’s essential to heal your heart and mind, and your body will follow.

Proverbs 4:23

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."