Why New Year Resolutions May Not Always Work

POSTED BY ADMIN | massage | 12 Dec

But Manchester Massage may be able to help.

As the clock strikes midnight on 31st December, millions of people across the United Kingdom and beyond pledge to make positive changes in their lives. Whether it’s getting fit, saving money, quitting smoking, or learning a new skill, New Year resolutions are a longstanding tradition. However, despite the initial enthusiasm, many resolutions are abandoned within weeks. We all do it and those New Year resolutions have often been driven by a burst of motivation and a desire for a fresh start. This ‘new year, new me’ mentality can be powerful, but it’s usually short-lived. When it comes to the tougher challenges, motivation naturally fluctuates, and when the excitement of the new year fades, so too can the commitment to new goals, they appear harder to achieve or maintain. Furthermore, resolutions are frequently based on pressures felt from friends, family or society as a whole rather than personal values, which of course makes them less meaningful and harder to sustain.

A little success could mean a reward for yourself as you go along!

Aiming for a healthier, possibly leaner you, is one of the most common resolutions. Here at this massage salon in Manchester we do it too! But setting realistic goals is key and rewarding yourself for keeping up the good work is also vital. One of the primary reasons resolutions fail, is that people set goals that are overly ambitious or vague. Aiming to “lose a lot of weight” or “get fit” lacks specificity and a clear plan. When progress is slow or setbacks occur, it’s easy to become discouraged. Realistic and measurable goals, broken down into manageable steps, are far more likely to lead to success. Feeling good about yourself as you lose those first few pounds by having a better diet, walking or exercising for 150  minutes a week, will feel worthwhile if you have promised yourself a reward when you reach your first goal! It is one step at a time that it turns out is the way to succeed. When you reach each interim goal then you can book yourself a massage in Manchester at this popular massage salon, or maybe a beauty treatment from one of our expert beauticians. You will be glowing inside and out and people will notice.

Don’t get sucked into the all-or-nothing thinking

People often approach resolutions with an all-or-nothing mindset. If they slip up once, they may see it as a complete failure and give up entirely! This perfectionist approach fails to recognise that setbacks are a natural part of the change process and developing resilience and learning to get back on track after a lapse is crucial for long-term success. That’s why coming into Manchester Massage, the best massage clinic in Manchester for a relaxing massage, or lymphatic drainage to help with water retention, can make all the difference to your resolve. Changing behaviour involves rewiring deeply ingrained habits, which takes time, patience and encouragement! Many resolutions fail because people underestimate how difficult it can be to break old habits and establish new ones, or when those that should be supporting them fail to offer a few simple words to encourage them. A thoughtful partner or friend who gives a Gift Voucher for a beauty treatment, or a massage, could make all the difference between success and failure for the would be improver! Never forget that getting sufficient sleep boosts your mood, energy, and overall health and that massage itself is recognised as an enhancer for a good night’s sleep. While New Year resolutions are a hopeful tradition, their failure rate highlights the importance of realistic goal-setting, planning, and self-compassion. Look after yourself and make a regular trip to enjoy the treatment from an experienced Manchester masseuse part of your new regime! You will deserve it! Or look at your resolution in the first place and reset. Simply make your resolution one that says you intend to treat your body more kindly and just come to see us more regularly as part of your plan!