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2022<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Updated<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-06-26T07:49:24+00:00\">Jun 26, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">16 mins read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized blog-template-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/Goal-setting-blog-hero.png\" alt=\"Image\" 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wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\" id=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content_single content_single--blog content-single-content-wysiwyg wysiwyg content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\nIf you feel a splash of annoyance every time you see a #newyearnewme hashtag, we\u2019re right there with you. In 2022, even the concept of New Year\u2019s goals has become a bit cringe. As our Instagram and LinkedIn feed fill up with lofty ambitions, they can trigger a bit of eye-rolling.\n\nAre all of these big goals we\u2019re seeing really attainable? And is it really necessary to share them on social media?\n\nThe big goals we set every January, often after a rather silly season, rarely last. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/guides\/smarterliving\/resolution-ideas\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York Times<\/a>, over 50% of new year&#8217;s resolutions fade throughout the year, and a whopping third of all resolutions are discarded by January.\n\nWe get it. Setting goals and sticking to them is tough (and a lot of the time, not very fun). But whether you aim for big changes in your personal or professional life, you\u2019ll need to reach your goals to make them happen.\n\nHere\u2019s the big tip, don\u2019t rely on morale alone to make it happen. Especially in 2022.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_3503\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3503\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Steve Carrel in The Office looking over it\" class=\"wp-image-3503 size-full\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/giphy-12.27.53-pm.gif\" width=\"400\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3503\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">That whole pandemic thing is still going, huh?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nThere are very few of us that can achieve our goals fuelled by a <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/how-to-be-more-positive\/\">positive mental attitude<\/a> alone. For most of us, we need a few more tips and tools to keep our eyes on the prize.\n\nWe need to trick ourselves into staying motivated. And we can trick ourselves with science!\n<h2 id=\"how-can-we-achieve-new-years-resolutions-in-uncertain-times\">How can we achieve new year\u2019s resolutions in uncertain times?<\/h2>\nAfter nearly two years of rollercoaster events, it\u2019s not surprising that some people are feeling a little hesitant when it comes to goals. For all the people who have resolved to travel the world in 2020 &#8211; you\u2019ll know what we mean.\n\nThe pandemic throws obstacles of all shapes and sizes between us and our goals. After you\u2019ve jumped through so many hoops in the last 24 months, you\u2019re more likely <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/wellness-at-work\/\">feeling fatigued<\/a> than focused.\n\nStill, we can\u2019t let uncertainty get the better of us. There\u2019s a chance you may not achieve the goals you set this year, but don\u2019t set them at all &#8211; you <strong>definitely won\u2019t<\/strong> achieve them.\n\nUnder the <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/managing-unexpected-news\/\">cloud of uncertainty<\/a>, the best thing we can do is load up on tools and <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/how-to-set-financial-goals\/\">knowledge about goal setting<\/a> and our brains. Why do goals so often fail? How can we be more resilient in the face of challenges? How can we use scientific insights to work smarter, not harder, when it comes to our resolutions?\n<h2 id=\"why-do-new-years-resolutions-fail\">Why do new years resolutions fail?<\/h2>\nThere are a few reasons why people fall off the wagon before February hits. When it comes to goals, there are mental hurdles everywhere.\n<h3 id=\"weve-set-goals-that-are-too-ambitious\">We\u2019ve set goals that are too ambitious<\/h3>\nHere\u2019s looking at you, #newyearnewme-ers.\n\nAlthough it might seem like a nice thought to start a side business, double last year\u2019s KPI numbers, run a marathon, read 50 books and master the perfect winged eyeliner &#8211; you\u2019re just one person, my friend.\n\nThe more impossible these goals are to achieve, the more likely you are to get frustrated and throw in the towel altogether.\n\nTo avoid this, you might consider using a structured approach like the one in this <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/goal-setting-template\/\">employee goal setting template.<\/a> Without actionable steps, we can\u2019t make a path towards our goal. Intentions to make something happen are not enough, we need to plan out our strategy.\n<h3 id=\"we-dont-make-a-plan\">We don\u2019t make a plan<\/h3>\nLet\u2019s say that 2022 is the year that you\u2019re going to go for that big promotion you\u2019ve been thinking about.\n\nAre you going to go to work and wait to be noticed? No. You need to make a plan.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_3502\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3502\" style=\"width: 336px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Home Alone map\" class=\"wp-image-3502 size-full\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-1.gif\" width=\"336\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Proper planning prevents [redacted] poor performance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Without actionable steps, we can\u2019t make a path towards our goal. Intentions to make something happen are not enough, we need to plan out our strategy.\n<h3 id=\"we-experience-setbacks-or-failure\">We experience setbacks or failure<\/h3>\nThe journey towards our goals is not a linear one. It\u2019s normal to experience some turbulence in regular times, let alone when we\u2019re still living through a global pandemic.\n\nIf it were easy, everybody would be doing it. If it wasn\u2019t as straightforward as you thought it would be, or you encounter some hurdles, just keep going. Pivot if necessary, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/how-to-break-a-bad-habit\/\">resist the need for instant gratification<\/a> and ride the waves of both the successes and setbacks through the year.\n\nIn times like these, leaders need to find ways to stay motivated as well. You can learn some helpful strategies in this guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/7-ways-to-stay-motivated-as-a-leader\/\">7 ways to stay motivated as a leader.<\/a>\n<h3 id=\"theyre-not-actually-our-goals\">They\u2019re not actually our goals<\/h3>\nWe talk a lot about the <em>why<\/em> when it comes to goal setting.\n\nMotivation to achieve our goals has to come from us. A big reason why resolutions are thrown out is because they\u2019re not actually our goals &#8211; they belong to someone else. Whether it\u2019s a friend, colleague, or society itself; if your goal is fuelled by external values, it will be near impossible to stay motivated.\n\nIf your goal is to travel because you just want the <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/doom-scrolling-control-your-social-media-habits\/\">social media pics<\/a>, if everyone else around you is buying property so you feel like you should too, or if you feel like you need to drop 10kg to meet impossible beauty standards &#8211; it\u2019s time to reconsider.\n<h2 id=\"20-science-approved-ways-to-achieve-your-new-years-resolution\">20 science-approved ways to achieve your new year\u2019s resolution<\/h2>\nHere are the best scientifically-backed hacks for smashing your goals this year.\n<h3 id=\"1-dream-big-but-be-realistic\">1. Dream big, but be realistic<\/h3>\nWhen setting your goals, you need to walk the tightrope between big ambitions and what\u2019s actually possible.\n\nAccording to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/seven-steps-for-making-your-new-years-resolutions-stick\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Harvard<\/a> research, dream too big, and you risk disappointment and fatigue, dream too small, and you will never push your boundaries.\n<h3 id=\"2-reflect-on-what-you-did-or-didnt-achieve-in-2021\">2. Reflect on what you did, or didn\u2019t achieve, in 2021<\/h3>\nIt\u2019s no coincidence that a lot of people have the same resolutions on repeat. Common things like; losing weight, getting fit, starting a business, quitting smoking or saving more money. While there\u2019s nothing necessarily wrong with these pursuits, they can be repetitive and vague.\n\nInstead, consider reflecting on the year that was to personalise the year ahead. As 2021 was another tumultuous twelve months, there are lots to reflect on.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_3501\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3501\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Man dragging garbage bag labelled '2021' to the dumpster\" class=\"wp-image-3501 size-full\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-1-1.gif\" width=\"360\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3501\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Like, are there any more dumpsters to light on fire at this point?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nAs psychologist <a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/9-tips-to-give-yourself-the-best-shot-at-sticking-to-new-years-resolutions-151372\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joanne Dickson<\/a> wrote of goal setting after 2020;\n\n\u201c<em>Our personal reflection on 2020, and the key lessons we took away from it, will help determine our hopes and visions for the year ahead. 2020 was marked by prolonged lockdowns, isolation, loss and shifts in opportunity. But personal growth and strength can stem from such experiences, as past research has revealed.<\/em>\n<em>Living through difficult and stressful times can pave the way for a greater appreciation for life, deeper self-understanding, and increased personal resilience (which means being able to bounce back quicker).\u201d<\/em>\n<h3 id=\"3-understand-the-motivation-behind-your-goals\">3. Understand the motivation behind your goals<\/h3>\nEven if it\u2019s not responsive to last year, understanding the reasoning behind your goals is key.\n\nWhen the going gets tough as you work towards your resolution, it\u2019s not the work ahead of you that will keep you motivated. It\u2019s the payoff at the end.\n\nWhen you\u2019re establishing your goals for 2022, think about why you want them. This can stop you falling into that common trap of reaching for a goal that doesn\u2019t align with your personal values.\n\nSay your goal is to save $10,000. Why? Is it for a deposit for a property to make a home in? Is it to go towards your dream wedding? Is it for the motorbike you\u2019ve always wanted?\n\nKnow your why, and you can reach for it when you feel like giving up.\n<h3 id=\"4-write-down-your-goals\">4. Write down your goals<\/h3>\n<em>\u201cPeople who write down their goals feel a greater sense of accountability and have a much higher chance of accomplishing them,\u201d<\/em> psychologist Elizabeth Ward told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/new-year-resolution-handbook\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Self<\/a>.\n\nIt\u2019s one of the oldest tricks in the (note)book, but making a note of your goals is essential. It\u2019s annoying but true; If you don\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/how-to-create-bulletproof-budget\/\">write down your goals<\/a> from the get-go, you\u2019ll likely have forgotten them within a few days.\n<h3 id=\"5-keep-your-goals-and-motivations-visible\">5. Keep your goals and motivations visible<\/h3>\nAs the old saying goes &#8211; out of sight, out of mind.\n\nWe\u2019re all guilty of writing down our goals with every intention of ticking them off one by one. But what about after the new years\u2019 refresh wears off. More than once, I\u2019ve found the note of my goals months later, gathering dust.\n\nWriting down your goals is one thing, but where you display your goals also matters. Home offices are the perfect place to put them on the wall in a highly visible spot. Display them in an obvious place, and use colours or big letters so that they consistently catch your attention.\n\nAs a wise person (me) once said;\n\n<em>\u201ca note of a goal gathering dust is as good as a goal itself gathering dust.\u201d<\/em>\n<h3 id=\"6-make-it-fun\">6. Make it fun<\/h3>\nWhen we are trying to achieve our goals, we can sometimes summon a sort of \u2018punishment\u2019 mentality.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/physical-exercise-mental-health\/\">Getting fit<\/a> is a good example. We might decide that we want to exercise more, and hours on the treadmill or stationary bike is the easiest way to do that. Well, it might be the simplest approach, but it\u2019s also probably the most boring, and you\u2019ll most likely disengage pretty quickly.\n\nInstead, you should take the time to look for something that you actually enjoy doing. Whether it&#8217;s salsa dancing or a pilates class, rock climbing or ocean swimming &#8211; finding something you genuinely enjoy will make it more achievable.\n\nRemember, just because it\u2019s the end goal that you want to achieve, it doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t enjoy the path to it.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_3500\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3500\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dog rides skateboard\" class=\"wp-image-3500 size-full\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-1-2.gif\" width=\"360\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3500\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take a leaf out of this cool guy\u2019s book.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"7-make-a-plan\">7. Make a plan<\/h3>\nTo stay on task, you need to have more than good intentions.\n\nA 2015 study from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/how-science-can-help-get-out-the-vote\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania<\/a> found that creating a plan for a goal was critical in achieving it. Researchers spoke to a group of people who had intentions to vote in an upcoming election. With half the group, they simply asked if they were going to vote. With the other half, they asked when, where and how they would vote.\n\nThe result? The group that talked through their plan to vote were twice as likely to actually do it.\n\nPlanning is not just for elections or personal goals. If you\u2019re working in HR, knowing <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/how-to-implement-okrs\/\">how to implement OKRs in your company<\/a> can be a lifesaver, helping you roll out OKRs with less stress.\n<h3 id=\"8-break-your-goals-down-into-easy-steps\">8. Break your goals down into easy steps<\/h3>\nNow that you have your goals documented and on display, it\u2019s time to think about how you\u2019ll achieve them.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/seven-steps-for-making-your-new-years-resolutions-stick\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Harvard<\/a> research suggests you start small and break goals down. You also shouldn\u2019t be afraid to give yourself a high-five from step one.\n\n<em>\u201cJust getting to first base can build your confidence to tackle \u2014 and succeed at \u2014 more difficult tasks\u2026 If you start every plan with &#8220;Make list,&#8221; you&#8217;re guaranteed to check one box off quickly.\u00a0<\/em>\n<em>\u201cThat&#8217;s no joke: a study on loyalty programs that aim to motivate consumers found giving people two free punches on a frequent-buyer card encouraged repeat business. So break hard jobs down into smaller line items, and enjoy breezing through the easy tasks first.\u201d<\/em>\n<h3 id=\"9-share-your-goals-with-an-accountability-partner\">9. Share your goals with an accountability partner<\/h3>\nThere is some conflicting opinion about how, and to what degree, to share your new year\u2019s goals with your friends and networks.\n\nAs careers expert Kathy Caprino writes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/kevinkruse\/2016\/01\/03\/making-new-years-resolutions-stick\/?sh=4ee15bcf6903\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Forbes<\/a>, there is a right (and wrong) kind of person to share your resolutions with. Instead of sharing it willy nilly, find a trusted person to be your accountability partner.\n\n<em>\u201cThe right accountability partner believes in you and your big goal before it\u2019s \u201chatched,\u201d and serves as an honest and true mirror that reflects back to you how you\u2019re currently approaching things\u2026\u201d<\/em>\n<em>\u201cWe don\u2019t generally make big changes alone or in a vacuum. Most of us need some great outside help and an ongoing accountability structure to keep going towards our highest growth just when we want to bail.\u201d<\/em>\n<h3 id=\"10-assist-others-with-their-goals\">10. Assist others with their goals<\/h3>\nJust as someone will be a great accountability partner to you, playing the same role for someone else will help you stay inspired.\n\nBeing there for others not only makes us <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/healthy-relationships-wellbeing\/\">feel great and forge wonderful relationships<\/a>, it can galvanise us to carry on down our own path. Either talk to your own accountability partner about returning the favour, or help someone else pay it forward. Who doesn\u2019t love sharing success?\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_3499\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3499\" style=\"width: 312px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Adam Sandler high five\" class=\"wp-image-3499 size-full\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-1-3.gif\" width=\"312\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">POV: You and your BFF live the dream.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"11-visualise-what-will-happen-when-you-achieve-your-goal\">11. Visualise what will happen when you achieve your goal<\/h3>\nOK, I know this is starting to sound a little \u2018The Secret\u2019, but bear with me here.\n\nMentally conjuring an image of us achieving our goals can impact our behaviour as we work towards them. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/au\/blog\/flourish\/200912\/seeing-is-believing-the-power-visualization\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Psychology Today<\/a> suggests that visualisation can influence memory, attention, perception and motor control. It\u2019s a way of actively training and preparing for great performance, all within the confines of your imagination.\n<h3 id=\"12-establish-routines\">12. Establish routines<\/h3>\nLet\u2019s jump back to our exercising example. If I want to run a marathon, would it be better for me to hit the pavement every day at 7am, or squeeze a jog into my day whenever I have a spare hour?\n\nForming habits put our brain into cruise control, pushing us towards our success. The fancier way of saying it is that you\u2019re creating a \u2018neural pathway\u2019. As Christine Carter PhD writes for TED, <em>\u201cOnce you hardwire a habit into your brain, you can do it without thinking and, more importantly, without needing much willpower or effort.\u201d<\/em>\n\nImplementing these routines is not just crucial for personal goals, but also in the workplace. For instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/choosing-the-right-hr-software\/\">using the right HR software can significantly boost employee productivity<\/a> by helping them establish productive routines and workflows.\n<h3 id=\"13-dont-forget-some-progress-is-better-than-no-progress\">13. Don\u2019t forget, some progress is better than no progress<\/h3>\nChristine Carter also writes about how a little progress, even the tiniest iota of progress, is better than no progress. Having massive expectations is an easy way to sabotage yourself.\n\nShe calls this the \u2018better than nothing\u2019 effect.\n\n<em>\u201cI started exercising again by running for only one minute at a time \u2014 yes, that\u2019s right, 60 seconds\u2026\u201d<\/em>\n<em>\u201cThese days, I usually run for 15 or 20 minutes at a stretch. But on the days that I\u2019m totally lacking in motivation or time, I still do that one minute. And this minimal effort always turns out to be way better than nothing.\u201d<\/em>\n<em>\u201cTry doing one better than nothing behaviour. See how it goes. Your goal is repetition, not high achievement. Let yourself be mediocre at whatever you are trying to do, but be mediocre every day.\u201d<\/em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Two thumbs sideways\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3498 size-full\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-1-4.gif\" width=\"325\"\/>\n<h3 id=\"14-get-up-when-you-slip-up\">14. Get up when you slip up<\/h3>\nSometimes, there will be days when even the \u2018better than nothing\u2019 effect will not be available to you. Maybe you might find yourself, say, stuck inside for weeks at a time or stricken with a mysterious illness (sound familiar?).\n\nThere are so many factors beyond our control that can derail our progress. Especially during uncertain times, we need to not beat ourselves up for letting our focus slip.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/self-care-in-the-workplace\/\">Take a deep breath<\/a>, return to this list, and pick a tool to help you get back on that wagon. Tip 18 might be just the ticket to help you reset!\n<h3 id=\"15-check-in-at-regular-intervals\">15. Check in at regular intervals<\/h3>\nYou\u2019ve got your goals, and you\u2019ve got your plan? Great, pull up your calendar.\n\nMark in key dates (we suggest doing this monthly) to check in on how your goals are going.\n\nAsk yourself some key questions, like;\n<ul>\n<li>What have I done this month to move closer to my goal?<\/li>\n<li>How am I feeling about my goal\u2019s progress?<\/li>\n<li>Do I need to change my approach to be more focused?<\/li>\n<li>What habits can I establish to make working towards my goal easier?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"16-track-your-progress\">16. Track your progress<\/h3>\nWhen you check in mentally with your goals, you should also track your progress. For professional goals, our favourite way to do this is with OKRs.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/okrs-guide\/\">OKRs are a powerful goal-setting methodology<\/a> that helps employees understand how the work that they do contributes to your business\u2019 overall success. It\u2019s a high-impact framework used by the world\u2019s leading companies.\n\nOKRs consist of an Objective, which defines a big goal to be achieved (the \u2018what\u2019 or \u2018where do we want to go\u2019), and up to 5 Key Results, which measure progress towards the objective (\u2018how do we know we\u2019re making progress?\u2019).\n<h3 id=\"17-use-temporal-landmarks-to-refresh-your-motivation\">17. Use \u2018temporal landmarks\u2019 to refresh your motivation<\/h3>\nWhy is it that we feel compelled to set resolutions on January 1st each year?\n\nA new year is what\u2019s known as a \u2018temporal landmark\u2019. According to research by academic <a href=\"https:\/\/faculty.wharton.upenn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Dai_Fresh_Start_2014_Mgmt_Sci.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Katherine Milkman (PhD)<\/a>, these landmarks make us feel like we\u2019ve had a fresh start. They differentiate the period of time when our goal has started to slow, and signify a new period of time when we feel like we can start again.\n\nThe good news is that a new year is not the only temporal landmark that you can use to gain this feeling. Birthdays, returning from holidays, a new month or even a new week are all opportunities to reboot.\n<h3 id=\"18-find-inspiration\">18. Find inspiration<\/h3>\nWhen you feel inspired, you can more easily achieve your resolutions &#8211; and this isn\u2019t just anecdotal.\n\nResearcher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S019188691100417X\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marina Milyavskaya\u2019<\/a>s study on inspiration found that people who felt more inspired were more motivated to reach their goals. This then becomes cyclical, people who achieved inspired goals then felt more inspired to set more ambitious goals!\n<h3 id=\"19-reward-yourself-along-the-way\">19. Reward yourself along the way<\/h3>\nWe have another academic phrase for you, \u201coperant conditioning\u201d.\n\nThe idea of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/operant-conditioning-a2-2794863\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">operant conditioning<\/a> is simple; reward yourself for doing something, and you\u2019ll be happy to do that thing again.\n\nAfter you complete each small step of your goal, throw yourself a little bone. Whether that\u2019s taking yourself to lunch, watching an episode of your favourite TV show or buying a new little gadget, enjoy the small success.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_3497\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3497\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cat sitting on back massager\" class=\"wp-image-3497 size-full\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-1-5.gif\" width=\"360\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We take self care very seriously.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"20-celebrate-achieving-your-goals\">20. Celebrate achieving your goals!<\/h3>\nThis is operant conditioning on a larger scale. When you achieve your goals &#8211; make sure you take the time to celebrate it in a big way!\n\nIt seems obvious, but humans are often set on having a \u2018what\u2019s next\u2019 mentality. We move onto the next goal without recognising our successes.\n\nSo reflect on your why, look back on all of your hard work, share your wins and pop the champagne! Taking the time to properly pat yourself on the back will motivate you to set even bigger and better goals for 2023.\n<h2 id=\"new-year-new-meaningful-goal-setting-tools\">New year, new me\u2026aningful goal-setting tools.<\/h2>\nObjectives and Key Results (OKRs) are one of the best ways to set and track your team&#8217;s goals for 2022.\n\nWith some of the world\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/leading-companies-use-okrs\/\">biggest companies (think: Google, Netflix, Salesforce..,) using the OKR framework<\/a>, we think more businesses need to know what the fuss is all about. 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