New Year’s Resolution
New Year’s resolutions are easier to make than to actually keep. Start 2019 off by coming up with resolutions and setting goals you can successfully obtain this year! We gathered tips for you to follow that are simple and broad enough to apply to any resolution you have in mind.
Tips for your new year’s resolution:
1. Specific.
If your New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, state how many pounds you want to lose. If your resolution is to travel more, pick out where you want to go.
2. Time Frame
Be even more specific with your resolution by establishing a time frame you want to complete it by. An assortment of short-term goals will help you reach your long-term goal. These short-term goals act as mini successes to get you to your end result.
3. Stay motivated.
For each short-term goal or milestone, you meet, reward yourself! If your New Year’s resolution is to lose fifteen pounds by April, for every 5 pounds you lose, treat yourself to a piece of your favorite candy (yes, just one piece!).
4. Attainable
While challenging yourself is great, do not set unrealistic goals. Your resolution and goals should be achievable and attainable. If your resolution is to get out of debt, don’t set a goal to do this by February, it could be unrealistic depending on the amount of your debt. Instead, one of your short-term goals could be to pay off one credit card (or outstanding bill) by the end of February. This will put you one step closer to reaching your long-term goal.
5. Learn From Your Failures
Know you may fail. While this is not the most encouraging tip, it is the most realistic. Instead of getting down about a setback you incurred, focus on the future and learn how to avoid that same mistake.
6. Have a Support System
In order to help you stay motivated and push you through any setbacks, you may encounter, find a support system. This could be your family or friends who encourage you. Working as a team will encourage you to succeed and stick to your resolution.
Regardless of your New Year’s resolution, Mariner Finance is here to help! Need funds to travel or purchase new workout equipment? Looking to consolidate debt? We make loans to assist you and will work with you to fit your budget and your needs. Apply today to get the extra funds you need this year! Making a financial resolution? Like our Facebook page and sign up for weekly email blasts to the right to stay up-to-date on the latest in the industry.
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