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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The new year is in full swing, but many of us may have already forgotten those well-intentioned resolutions. The reason most resolutions don\u2019t last is that people dive in headfirst instead of gradually working their new habits into their daily routine. This is not sustainable long-term and is more likely to cause burnout. Keep reading for ideas to help you and your family bring those resolutions to life!<\/p>\n

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Welcome after-school discussions<\/h4>\n

You know the talk\u2014 \u201cHow was your day at school? What did you learn? Anything new?\u201d Add a new question to your repertoire: How did you work towards your resolution today? Your child may have resolutions like improving in math, making new friends, taking more time to read, etc., so ask them questions pertaining to their specific goals. Share what you did to work towards yours too so they\u2019re more willing to share, and don\u2019t be afraid to be honest if you didn\u2019t do much on a particular day either. If either of you didn\u2019t work on them, talk about what you can do tomorrow instead. Honesty is key for accountability!<\/p>\n

Make a resolution calendar<\/h4>\n

Hold yourself and your family accountable for their goals by making a resolution calendar. Spend some time with your family to plan tangible small goals and put them on the calendar. For example, if your child\u2019s resolution is to finish more books, mark February 1st<\/sup> as the day they should have completed (x) number of books. The idea is that breaking down your resolutions into smaller chunks will make it easier for you to sustain, and perhaps by summer you won\u2019t need the calendar to guide you anymore!<\/p>\n

Break down the habit<\/h4>\n

If there\u2019s a habit you and your kids are trying to break, try this method<\/a> found in The New York Times. It comes from the idea that habits are a response to a certain feeling, so identifying that feeling and doing something else to manage it will help you break the bad habit. Here\u2019s an example NYT uses:<\/p>\n

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\u201cBad Habit:\u00a0I check Twitter too often.<\/em><\/p>\n

Cue:\u00a0I feel isolated.<\/em><\/p>\n

Routine: I talk to a friend.<\/em><\/p>\n

Reward:\u00a0I feel connected.<\/em><\/p>\n

Way to change the behavior:\u00a0Instead of checking Twitter, get up and talk to a colleague.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Now use that formula for something in your life! For your kids, have a discussion with them about the habits they want to break, like procrastinating on homework or not brushing their teeth before bed. Get to the root of the feeling causing the habit and find an alternative to help them create healthier habits!<\/p>\n

Create and re-visit your vision board<\/h4>\n

We recommended you make a vision board<\/a> as part of your New Year\u2019s Eve festivities. If you haven\u2019t yet, try it now! Vision boards are meant to make you envision what you want your year to look like, and it\u2019s a physical reminder of your goals that\u2019s purely visual and aesthetically pleasing. The idea is to take the stress away from your goals and focus on the fun of it. Eyes on the prize!<\/p>\n

Reward yourself and your family for your achievements<\/h4>\n

This is a good supplement to the resolution calendar. Reward small goals and decide on larger prizes for bigger milestones. It also doesn\u2019t hurt to make it a group effort too\u2013 consider giving something to the whole family, like a day trip to the zoo or local museum, when everyone has hit their goal for 3 consecutive months, 4 months, 5 months, etc… This will keep momentum up for both you and your kids, and you\u2019ll make memories in the process!<\/p>\n

Reassess your resolutions<\/h4>\n

If you or someone in your family falls off the wagon, don’t think of it as a failure. Sometimes, our goals are too lofty, or we just aren’t in the right space to make this goal a reality yet. That’s okay! You can change your resolution at any time. Keep an open mind as you work on your resolutions, and let your children know they are always allowed to change their minds. However, don’t forget to emphasize how a resolution is supposed to be a challenge!<\/p>\n

Make resolutions for the right reasons<\/h4>\n

Setting resolutions for the sake of doing it is a sure way to let go quickly. When setting your goals, make sure it\u2019s something you genuinely want. The same goes for your kids\u2014 in fact, this is a great social-emotional learning opportunity<\/a>. Ask them to look inward and journal their thoughts and feelings on their resolution and make any changes necessary to your plan. That could include changing your resolution altogether![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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