How Caregivers Can Achieve Their New Year's Resolutions
Happy New Year! It's a great time to set new goals and start fresh. While studies have shown that only a small percentage of people achieve their New Year's resolutions, it's important to remember that success is possible with the right mindset and approach. As an in-home caregiver, you may face unique challenges, but with determination, focus, and support, you can overcome any obstacle and achieve your goals. Let's stay positive and make this year the best one yet!
Tips for Caregivers to Achieve Their 2024 Resolutions
Are you a caregiver who wants to achieve your 2024 New Year’s resolutions? If so, keep reading to learn five actionable tips to stay on track.
1. Set SMART Goals
Setting unrealistic goals is the biggest culprit behind people's failure to achieve their New Year’s resolutions. While challenging yourself is good, setting the bar too high may hinder your success.
In-home caregivers should improve their goal-setting skills. SMART goals, or goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound, increase the chances of achieving objectives.
Say your New Year’s resolution is to make healthier choices. An excellent example of a SMART goal would be: I will increase my daily steps by 2,000 by February 15.
2. Embrace Your Imperfections
New Year’s resolutions are all about becoming the best version of yourself. However, nobody is perfect. You’re only human, after all, not a superhero. Accepting—and even embracing—your imperfections helps you not feel more successful. This mindset can also help reduce stress when your life doesn’t go as planned.
3. Make a Plan
Setting New Year’s resolutions isn’t enough. In-home caregivers should also develop a plan to achieve them. If you establish goals but don’t know how to reach them, you’ll set yourself up for defeat.
Write down the steps you must take to achieve your resolutions. Then, break them down into small, actionable steps you can work on daily. For instance, if your New Year’s resolution is to eat better, plan how to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your daily meals.
4. Find an Accountability Partner
Recruit a close friend or relative to be your accountability buddy - someone who provides motivation and support to help you keep your commitments and achieve your goals. A good accountability partner will regularly ask you about your progress, listen to your confessions without judgment, and provide advice on overcoming obstacles or challenges.
Set up weekly or monthly check-ins with your accountability buddy to help you stay on course.
5. Set Better Boundaries
One of the most empowering skills a person can develop is learning to say no. If your plate is full, committing to an obligation or social event can overwhelm and stress you and impact your ability to reach your goals. Work on establishing solid boundaries in your personal and professional life.
Find a Career You Love in the New Year
Is it one of your New Year’s resolutions to find a fulfilling career you love? If so, Visiting Angels of Bartlesville, OK, wants to talk to you! We always look for HHAs, CNAs, and LTCAs throughout Bartlesville, Dewey, Nowata, and Ramona.
We offer competitive hourly pay, flexible schedules, paid time off, and a supportive work environment.
Browse our current employment opportunities or contact us today at (918) 333-7400 for more information. We’re excited to hear from you!