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圆环之理
2026-1-2 10:35
原文标题:Two Words to Avoid When Making Your New Year's Resolution 难度:四级
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圆环之理
2026-1-2 10:36
"New Year, New You" messages are everywhere right now. Yet most New Year's resolutions don't last.Many of us will have abandoned our goals by mid-January. But this year can be different.We've asked some experts for their tips on how to make - and keep - your New Year's resolutions.
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圆环之理
2026-1-2 10:36
1. Be realistic Will 2026 be the year you'll "lose weight", "change career" or "move house"? Beware - these are not actionable plans, they're pressure statements, warns Dr Claire Kaye, a former GP and confidence coach. Resolutions often fail because they are unclear, unrealistic and too broad, she says. She advises writing down what's working in your life, what's draining you or no longer fits, and where you are running on autopilot.
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圆环之理
2026-1-2 10:36
2. Don't use these two words Another thing to avoid when writing down your goals is fixed language like "always" or "never", says psychologist Kimberley Wilson. It creates an all-or-nothing approach that is extremely hard to stick to. She says people can develop tunnel vision, judging a single choice in isolation, when what's needed is a wider perspective that puts one moment into the context of many. Dr Kaye says goals should be written with flexible phrasing such as "I want to experiment with", "I want to create more space for" or "I'm learning what works for me when".
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圆环之理
2026-1-2 10:36
3. Plan for relapse You've been so good for weeks then one missed run, one takeaway, one late night and suddenly your winning streak is over and you feel defeated. The reason why some resolutions fail is because "people make plans for their best selves", says Wilson. Wilson says it's important to accept relapse as part of the process - it doesn't mean you've failed as persistence matters more than perfection.
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圆环之理
2026-1-2 10:37
4. Stack your habits One way to help your New Year's resolutions succeed is a technique known as "habit stacking" where you link a new behaviour to something that is already part of your daily routine, says career coach Emma Jefferys. "So for example, after I brush my teeth, I'll do ten push-ups."she says, "You're not adding more to your plate, you're weaving the new behaviour into the architecture of what you already do."
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圆环之理
2026-1-2 10:37
5. Make it positive If your New Year's resolution is to save more or budget better, experts say it's more likely to stick if it's tied to something positive. Tom Francis, head of personal finance at Octopus Money, says "having a clear and exciting goal whether that's a holiday or an emergency fund makes saving feel purposeful rather than restrictive".
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