80% of New Year's resolutions are forgotten by February. 5 tips to set Confident Intentions instead

Studies show 80% of New Year’s resolutions are forgotten by February, with some older survey naming January 19th as ‘Quitters’ Day’.

Does it ever feel like they are “New Year’s” resolutions, instead of “YOUR” resolutions?

It is a nice way to remain detached from them, it is more a thing everybody does - and a ready made answer for whoever asks.

As we welcome February, and the new years resolution chatter dies down, is it time to reset and get serious about what we want for 2024? A happy status quo? Or a new challenge??

Setting Confident Intentions gets successful outcomes. ?

Intentions are defined as mental states that lead individuals to commit themselves to an action plan.?

The idea of Confident Intentions is the art of purposeful planning and decision-making behaviour. Here are the practical themes I often discuss during my coaching sessions :??

1. Define Your Desired Outcomes Clearly

Describe in your own words what success will look and feel like, and why it is important to you.This will help you visualise the desired result and make your intentions more actionable. I recommend focusing on achievable results and realistic timelines.?

1. Break Down into Manageable Tasks?

Describe what it will take to get there; step by step. Write down these manageable steps and their realistic timelines. This makes the overall objective less overwhelming and allows you to focus on the next achievable steps. I recommend defining the first step? as one you can act on right now. An immediate action can help motivate you to keep going.

1. Celebrate Small Wins

Acknowledge and celebrate progress. Small wins are wins nonetheless. Each manageable step is significant towards the overall success of your plan. I also recommend monitoring progress and adjusting the plan as appropriate. This reinforces motivation and confidence to keep moving forward. Tracking success lets you see just how far you have come.

1. Find An Accountability Partner?

Share your plans with an accountability partner, be it a coach, friend, family member etc... Even Though your objective is yours to own and commit to, having someone checking-in and cheering on your progress is a key component to success.?

1. Bank on the future?

Integrate your efforts to cultivate habits for the long-term. The new challenge or objective you are pushing for, if worth the effort now, can be kept as an asset going forward.

The Confident Intentions mindset, and a purposeful decision making attitude contribute significantly to consistent, positive success.?

The Professional Confidence Coach?

The motivation for this article came when I received a charity sponsored t-shirt in the post, and realised I inadvertently signed-up to a 100 miles charity fundraising challenge. This is a significant challenge for me, and I decided to apply my Professional Confidence methodology to tackle it one step at a time! This article makes you my accountability partners.