With 2024 on the horizon, the long-popular phrase “new year, new me!” is beginning to resurface. After all, what better time than January 1st to set your mind to the goals you’ve always wanted to achieve? However, in this article, we’re going to discuss the issue with this mindset, as well as healthier ways to create sustainable change.
Despite initially feeling empowered to leave our old ways behind us, research shows that 80% of New Year resolutions fail by February - with a combination of intense pressure, a lack of progress, and cycles of self-doubt packing a powerful punch. And while wanting to become someone else in 2024 is completely understandable, taking ownership of your struggles, successes, and everything in between from the previous year is the first step to sustainable self-development.
Humans are constantly evolving. So, while pushing your goals to the New Year may seem like a good idea at first, a lax December would suggest that changes are best made as and when necessary. Historically, New Years has been seen as a signpost for reflection and a time of cleansing, across many religions and cultures. Taking the time to physically write down where you see yourself in ten years time can be a great starting point: but don’t try to overhaul your life in one go, keep yourself accountable, and remember to celebrate the small achievements.
So: whether it’s a Monday or a Thursday, in January or July, there’s never a perfectly right (or wrong) time to set a new goal for yourself. And that’s the moral of this article. After all, change happens when you make it happen - not simply with the passing of time.
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