A PLoS One study cited byForbesfound that 44% of Americans planned to make New Year’s resolutions.
This tradition is actually thousands of years old.
What do all three of these goals have in common?
They are subtractive goals.
The problem with subtractive goals is not necessarily the goals themselves, but how the goals are approached.
Not only can subtractive goals be harmful, but they aren’t often manageable.
When people analyze their need for self-improvement, they often focus on what they are lacking.
The key to long-lasting, healthy goals is actually rooted in personal strength and enjoyment.
Instead of asking yourself, “What’s wrong with me that needs fixing?”
PerMayo Clinic, the most successful goals are ones rooted in positive motivation and self-love.
The beauty of self-improvement is it can happen at your own pace, on your own time.
