{"id":141,"date":"2017-12-29T09:00:07","date_gmt":"2017-12-29T09:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/?p=141"},"modified":"2020-03-04T16:15:47","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T16:15:47","slug":"new-years-resolutions-for-the-whole-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/new-years-resolutions-for-the-whole-family\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year’s resolutions for the whole family"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’ve once\u00a0again reached that time of year when people take a look at their lives and try to figure out whether they are meeting their own personal goals and if not what they are going to change and how.\u00a0<\/span>New Year’s resolutions are nothing new. \u00a0The tradition began in the 18th century BC<\/span>, when the Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year. Millions of people carry on with the tradition today and many have great results saying goodbye to old habits and embracing new more positive approaches to living. We’ve put together some New Year’s resolutions for the whole family so everyone can be involved.<\/span><\/p>\n

New year’s resolutions for kids<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

As a parent, you are continually helping your children achieve\u00a0goals in every aspect of their lives. Encouraging\u00a0them in making New Year’s resolutions is a good way to\u00a0reinforce some of the behaviours you have\u00a0already been trying to instil and to further develop some excellent character traits. So how do you approach resolutions without everyone wanting to give up\u00a0after the first couple of days?<\/span><\/p>\n

Pick age-appropriate goals
\n<\/strong>It\u2019s important to choose goals that are suitable for the age of the child. Toddlers can be encouraged to pick up toys and put them away after playing, while tweens can be persuaded\u00a0to wear a bike helmet every time they go on a bike.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be realistic
\n<\/strong>If the goal is not realistic, the child\u00a0will not be successful.\u00a0 Make sure that the goal is actually possible given the child\u2019s current age, development and other circumstances. If it is currently too daunting, maybe reduce it to\u00a0more manageable tasks.\u00a0 Alternatively, instead of picking one specific goal, you could aim for a selection of\u00a0positive new life experiences throughout the year, such as trying a different vegetable or type of food, reading a particular\u00a0book, or trying a new sport or other activity, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

Encourage tenacity
\n<\/strong>Using a reward chart can work well in getting young children to stick to a resolution they have set.\u00a0 Younger kids respond well to small, frequent rewards, but it can also help in encouraging older children to remain on track. For older age groups try setting longer-term targets with a larger reward at the end.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lead by example
\n<\/strong>If your children see you trying to stick to your resolution, they are more likely to persevere\u00a0too.\u00a0 If your own goals are along similar lines, such as trying to exercise more frequently, then try to do things in parallel. \u00a0Why not go for a jog while your son or daughter is at\u00a0football training?<\/span><\/p>\n

New year’s resolutions for pets<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Making resolutions on behalf of your pets is also good practice. \u00a0It can help them to lead longer, more fulfilling lives and can further increase the bonds between dog and owner.\u00a0 Again, typical resolutions like increasing exercise levels (see our post Winter activities with your dog: why getting active will change your life<\/a><\/span>) and reducing caloric intake are worthwhile goals to set. \u00a0If you already give your dog plenty of <\/span>exercise, have plenty of interaction with other dogs, and don\u2019t have any dietary concerns etc, there may be other areas of your pet\u2019s life that could be improved in the coming year.\u00a0 Have you considered whether your dog sits in a sensible location in your vehicle during car rides? \u00a0If the answer to that is no, then maybe installing a vehicle-specific guard<\/u><\/a> <\/span>to keep him securely positioned on a journey would be a good, positive change in your dog’s life.<\/span><\/p>\n

New year’s resolutions for you<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Unless you choose a resolution for yourself that is realistic, you aren\u2019t going to persist\u00a0for very long, if at all.\u00a0 Pick one aspect of your life that you really want to improve. \u00a0Look at achieving your goal in\u00a0workable, attainable segments. \u00a0An example could be if you want\u00a0to lose some weight. Break it down into a target of a small amount of weight per week. This can be achieved by doing specific activities, such as walking every morning, within that time frame. Reward systems aren\u2019t just for kids, give yourself little treats along the way for goals achieved. Equally, don’t lose heart if you don’t quite meet your target. \u00a0You may need to tweak what you are doing, but keep at it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have any tips or hints for sticking to New Year’s resolutions? \u00a0We’d love to hear them. As for my resolutions? \u00a0Enriching my vocabulary with a new word a week\u00a0is one of my personal goals. \u00a0Blog readers, you have been forewarned!<\/span><\/p>\n

Wishing you a peaceful and fulfilling 2018!<\/span><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We’ve once\u00a0again reached that time of year when people take a look at their lives and try to figure out whether they are meeting their own personal goals and if not what they are going to change and how.\u00a0New Year’s resolutions are nothing new. \u00a0The tradition began in the 18th century BC, when the Babylonians …<\/p>\n

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