Comments on: Why New Year’s Resolutions Are Stupid + My Challenge http://studenomics.com/application/why-new-years-resolutions-are-stupid-my-challenge/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:14:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: MD http://studenomics.com/application/why-new-years-resolutions-are-stupid-my-challenge/#comment-50963 MD Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:36:52 +0000 http://studenomics.com/?p=3117#comment-50963 Lol well said: "Perhaps more people should make the resolution to become better planners." The thought of losing weight or saving more money is a really inspiring one. The problem is that none of us make a real game plan to get this done. This is why I threw out this challenge last year. It's about starting right now. What will you do differently? Lol well said: “Perhaps more people should make the resolution to become better planners.” The thought of losing weight or saving more money is a really inspiring one. The problem is that none of us make a real game plan to get this done. This is why I threw out this challenge last year. It’s about starting right now. What will you do differently?

]]> By: Bryan Page http://studenomics.com/application/why-new-years-resolutions-are-stupid-my-challenge/#comment-50887 Bryan Page Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:36:50 +0000 http://studenomics.com/?p=3117#comment-50887 I think people in general who make resolutions do so with a high expectance of actually completing their over-all goals. Often times It's a mental way to "Start Over" and try to change their lives or do that thing that has been sitting in the back of their mind the past year. Which I agree with and from a personal growth aspect, it's a healthy thing to do. A person should take time to reflect on those things they wish to change. But I totally agree with the NOW aspect of getting things done. If it needs fixing, might as well start now. The problem I see with Resolutions is; It's a goal for heavens sake; Resolution are really goals that you want to accomplish something or goals to stop doing something. A goal by it's simple definition imply's that a degree of planning needs to take place. Often times people only look at the bigger picture and expect it to happen. Even Something as simple as "Lose Weight" takes a lot of planning. Changing eating habits, getting into an exercise routine and making it a habit are things that really need to be planned out, step by step, milestone by milestone. I personally think it's the lack of planning that gets people off track. Perhaps more people should make the resolution to become better planners. I think people in general who make resolutions do so with a high expectance of actually completing their over-all goals. Often times It’s a mental way to “Start Over” and try to change their lives or do that thing that has been sitting in the back of their mind the past year. Which I agree with and from a personal growth aspect, it’s a healthy thing to do. A person should take time to reflect on those things they wish to change.

But I totally agree with the NOW aspect of getting things done. If it needs fixing, might as well start now.

The problem I see with Resolutions is;
It’s a goal for heavens sake; Resolution are really goals that you want to accomplish something or goals to stop doing something. A goal by it’s simple definition imply’s that a degree of planning needs to take place. Often times people only look at the bigger picture and expect it to happen. Even Something as simple as “Lose Weight” takes a lot of planning. Changing eating habits, getting into an exercise routine and making it a habit are things that really need to be planned out, step by step, milestone by milestone. I personally think it’s the lack of planning that gets people off track. Perhaps more people should make the resolution to become better planners.

]]> By: Studenomist http://studenomics.com/application/why-new-years-resolutions-are-stupid-my-challenge/#comment-19132 Studenomist Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:20:44 +0000 http://studenomics.com/?p=3117#comment-19132 Any excuse to get together with friends is a great excuse. Your idea is excellent in theory but difficult in application. The problem is that nobody wants to admit to not reaching their goals. Plus once you meet up with your buddies, odds are that you will discuss anything but you goals (football, hockey, etc.). What do you think? Any excuse to get together with friends is a great excuse.

Your idea is excellent in theory but difficult in application. The problem is that nobody wants to admit to not reaching their goals. Plus once you meet up with your buddies, odds are that you will discuss anything but you goals (football, hockey, etc.).

What do you think?

]]> By: Roger http://studenomics.com/application/why-new-years-resolutions-are-stupid-my-challenge/#comment-19001 Roger Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:39:00 +0000 http://studenomics.com/?p=3117#comment-19001 @Studenomist: I suppose that New Year's resolutions are at best, a mixed blessing. By giving people an excuse to put off making major changes in their lives until the calendar shows January 1st, thus delaying needed changes in their lives through December (and possibly even longer), due to an old tradition. On the plus side, have a set time when we as a society try to re-evaluate and improve our lives makes it easier to find others who are also trying to accomplish the same goals, thus giving us a support network/someone to whom we can be accountable. As for delaying living the life you want, I think we should start a resolution follow up tradition where we check in on each other regularly to keep us all motivated. Let's make the first day of every other month into 'Resolution Follow-Up/Restart Day', make it into a tradition to get together with your closest friends (perhaps over dinner or drinks; frugal ones if you resolved to spend less), review your resolutions and your progress, and either continue the good work or try harder again in the future. Plus, you know, more excuses to get together with friends! @Studenomist: I suppose that New Year’s resolutions are at best, a mixed blessing. By giving people an excuse to put off making major changes in their lives until the calendar shows January 1st, thus delaying needed changes in their lives through December (and possibly even longer), due to an old tradition.

On the plus side, have a set time when we as a society try to re-evaluate and improve our lives makes it easier to find others who are also trying to accomplish the same goals, thus giving us a support network/someone to whom we can be accountable.

As for delaying living the life you want, I think we should start a resolution follow up tradition where we check in on each other regularly to keep us all motivated. Let’s make the first day of every other month into ‘Resolution Follow-Up/Restart Day’, make it into a tradition to get together with your closest friends (perhaps over dinner or drinks; frugal ones if you resolved to spend less), review your resolutions and your progress, and either continue the good work or try harder again in the future. Plus, you know, more excuses to get together with friends!

]]> By: Studenomist http://studenomics.com/application/why-new-years-resolutions-are-stupid-my-challenge/#comment-18995 Studenomist Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:35:04 +0000 http://studenomics.com/?p=3117#comment-18995 @Roger Thanks for your research and unique perspective Roger! I agree that it's highly beneficial on many levels to have others involved with your goals. I personally love to have friends hold my accountable for goals and vice versa. The bigger picture issue that I'm addressing here is that there's no real benefit to delaying living the life you want and reaching goals you dream of. Just get up and do it today! (Btw, I hope more people would search for that on Google =D) @Roger Thanks for your research and unique perspective Roger! I agree that it’s highly beneficial on many levels to have others involved with your goals. I personally love to have friends hold my accountable for goals and vice versa.

The bigger picture issue that I’m addressing here is that there’s no real benefit to delaying living the life you want and reaching goals you dream of.

Just get up and do it today!

(Btw, I hope more people would search for that on Google =D)

]]> By: Roger http://studenomics.com/application/why-new-years-resolutions-are-stupid-my-challenge/#comment-18899 Roger Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:14:31 +0000 http://studenomics.com/?p=3117#comment-18899 Addendum: I did a quick Google search for 'New Year's Resolutions statistics' and got this as the first result: http://www.proactivechange.com/resolutions/statistics.htm Apparently, 40-45% of American adults make New Year's resolutions, and of them, 64% maintain them past one month, and 46% maintain them at least six months. It also credits making a resolution to a more than ten-fold in accomplishing the goal after six months, compared to not making a resolution. (Now, of course, this should not be taken as definitive proof of the power of resolutions; the sample size of the study was fairly small, and there is the possibility that merely because they were being observed trying to complete their resolutions, the participants in the study were more diligent than the average resolution maker. Still, it does seem to indicate that making a resolution, particularly if you have an outside party to regularly check on your progress, does tend to result in more success than not doing so.) As an aside, the first google result I got for 'Do People Follow Their New Year's Resolutions?' was this very article, so congrats on that, Studenomics! Addendum: I did a quick Google search for ‘New Year’s Resolutions statistics’ and got this as the first result: http://www.proactivechange.com/resolutions/statistics.htm Apparently, 40-45% of American adults make New Year’s resolutions, and of them, 64% maintain them past one month, and 46% maintain them at least six months. It also credits making a resolution to a more than ten-fold in accomplishing the goal after six months, compared to not making a resolution. (Now, of course, this should not be taken as definitive proof of the power of resolutions; the sample size of the study was fairly small, and there is the possibility that merely because they were being observed trying to complete their resolutions, the participants in the study were more diligent than the average resolution maker. Still, it does seem to indicate that making a resolution, particularly if you have an outside party to regularly check on your progress, does tend to result in more success than not doing so.)

As an aside, the first google result I got for ‘Do People Follow Their New Year’s Resolutions?’ was this very article, so congrats on that, Studenomics!

]]> By: thriftygal http://studenomics.com/application/why-new-years-resolutions-are-stupid-my-challenge/#comment-18157 thriftygal Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:57:06 +0000 http://studenomics.com/?p=3117#comment-18157 I totally agree. Last year, I had a lofty resolution of losing 10lb (which I almost did, before gaining it all back!) and joined a gym. Needless to say I rarely used it and cancelled the membership in the fall. At that time, the girl at the desk warned me that I would have to repay the membership fee if I decided to rejoin later, but I figured that's still more economical than continuing a membership you never use. I too made a resolution to start a blog, and like you I intended to come up with a decent amount of articles, pull out all the bells and whistles and craft the perfect blog. Never happened. Then a couple of days ago, I realized that it would end up another failed resolution. So I just got up and got started on 28Dec09! Nothing fancy - just a simple template to which I added a couple of posts, which are hopefully decent enough. Bettter late than never, and it's one less failed resolution I'll be carrying over to 2010. Happy New Year! I totally agree. Last year, I had a lofty resolution of losing 10lb (which I almost did, before gaining it all back!) and joined a gym. Needless to say I rarely used it and cancelled the membership in the fall. At that time, the girl at the desk warned me that I would have to repay the membership fee if I decided to rejoin later, but I figured that’s still more economical than continuing a membership you never use.

I too made a resolution to start a blog, and like you I intended to come up with a decent amount of articles, pull out all the bells and whistles and craft the perfect blog. Never happened. Then a couple of days ago, I realized that it would end up another failed resolution. So I just got up and got started on 28Dec09! Nothing fancy – just a simple template to which I added a couple of posts, which are hopefully decent enough.

Bettter late than never, and it’s one less failed resolution I’ll be carrying over to 2010. Happy New Year!

]]> By: thomas http://studenomics.com/application/why-new-years-resolutions-are-stupid-my-challenge/#comment-18002 thomas Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:08:20 +0000 http://studenomics.com/?p=3117#comment-18002 I see it as another excuse for the corporate world to cash in. I mean same with any other holidays, like mothers day, why do we need to like spend a fortune to make one day special for our mom, why not do it everyday. I see it as another excuse for the corporate world to cash in.

I mean same with any other holidays, like mothers day, why do we need to like spend a fortune to make one day special for our mom, why not do it everyday.

]]> By: Edwin http://studenomics.com/application/why-new-years-resolutions-are-stupid-my-challenge/#comment-17963 Edwin Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:15:49 +0000 http://studenomics.com/?p=3117#comment-17963 People always promise to make these giant changes and within a few weeks, stop. As you said, slow and steady wins the race, people need to make small changes that they can stick with. I liked Andy Rooney's take on new years resolutions in the latest 60 minutes. He resolves to not pick up smoking (and he never has), to not exercise, and to not get ahead on anything. I'm confident that he can stick with them. People always promise to make these giant changes and within a few weeks, stop. As you said, slow and steady wins the race, people need to make small changes that they can stick with.

I liked Andy Rooney’s take on new years resolutions in the latest 60 minutes. He resolves to not pick up smoking (and he never has), to not exercise, and to not get ahead on anything. I’m confident that he can stick with them.

]]> By: Derek http://studenomics.com/application/why-new-years-resolutions-are-stupid-my-challenge/#comment-17942 Derek Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:53:44 +0000 http://studenomics.com/?p=3117#comment-17942 I agree with Slow and Steady wins the race. So many New Year's Resolution revolve around weight, and people adopt ridiculous plans to lose those pounds. Going to the gym everyday, cutting carbs completely, running a mile every day. While it might be nice to accomplish those things, setting too high of a standard will set you on the track to quitting. An obtainable plan of action needs to be adopted that is incremented only when you are comfortable. Go to the gym 2-3 days a week, run a mile 2-3 times a week, cut some or the right carbs out of your diet. I'm sure you can see how this can relate to finance. I agree with Slow and Steady wins the race. So many New Year’s Resolution revolve around weight, and people adopt ridiculous plans to lose those pounds. Going to the gym everyday, cutting carbs completely, running a mile every day. While it might be nice to accomplish those things, setting too high of a standard will set you on the track to quitting.

An obtainable plan of action needs to be adopted that is incremented only when you are comfortable. Go to the gym 2-3 days a week, run a mile 2-3 times a week, cut some or the right carbs out of your diet. I’m sure you can see how this can relate to finance.

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