Creating a New Year Resolution. A OPrimer Plus Program

Creating a New Year resolution is a fantastic way to set personal and professional goals for the coming year. Here's a structured approach using some of the principles and insights we've discussed:

1. **Start Positive**: Think about what you truly want to achieve. Frame your resolution in a positive light. Instead of focusing on what you want to stop doing, consider what you want to start or continue doing. For example, "I will embrace a healthier lifestyle to feel more energetic and vibrant."

2. **Ground It in Reality**: Assess your current situation and resources. Make sure your resolution is realistic and achievable given your constraints. Consider your time, energy, and financial resources and set a goal that aligns with them.

3. **Immerse Yourself**: Engage with the people, environments, and contexts that are connected to your resolution. Who are the stakeholders? What environments can help you achieve your resolution? Understanding these will provide clarity and motivation.

4. **Measure Progress**: Identify clear metrics or milestones to gauge your success. How will you know you’re moving in the right direction? Set specific, measurable indicators to track your progress.

5. **Specify the End**: Visualize the precise outcome of your resolution. What will success look like at the end of the year? Visualize yourself having achieved this goal and what it feels like.

6. **Align with Relevance**: Ensure your new year's resolution aligns with your larger life goals or mission statement. How does this goal support your broader ambitions?

7. **Create a Moon-Shot Goal**: Consider setting a "moon-shot" goal that stretches your imagination—something that inspires you beyond the immediate.

8. **Build a List of Next Actions**: Break down your resolution into actionable steps using the GTD (Getting Things Done) method and tools like Taskade for organization.

9. **Implement Kaizen**: Embrace the philosophy of continuous improvement. Focus on improving 1% every day. Small consistent actions lead to significant change over time.

10. **Incorporate Ikigai**: Reflect on how your resolution connects with your purpose and passion, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.

11. **Stay Mindful**: Practice mindfulness to remain present and focused on your resolution. This helps in managing challenges and staying committed.

12. **Utilize DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)**: Incorporate DBT techniques to manage emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness, which can support achieving your resolution.

13. **Mentally Bank**: Use the Mental Bank Theory to reward yourself for progress, assigning value to actions that move you toward your goal.

14. **Gamify the Process**: Introduce gaming elements like rewards, levels, or challenges to make pursuing your resolution engaging and fun.

15. **Create SMART Goals**: Make sure your resolution is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

16. **Financial Benefit**: Consider the financial benefits of your resolution. Will achieving it improve your financial situation directly or indirectly?

17. **Focus on One Thing**: Identify the most critical 1% improvement or action that can significantly advance your resolution.

By following this structured approach, you can create a New Year resolution that is not only inspiring and achievable but also aligns with your broader life goals and passions.