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No More Resolutions! Best Care EAP Offers a Fresh Approach

Published: Jan. 2, 2025
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From Resolutions to Reminders

According to Forbes, a staggering 91% of people fail to keep their New Year’s resolutions, with only 9% feeling successful in maintaining them by year’s end. If you made a New Year’s resolution, it’s not too late to take a different approach. Staff from Best Care EAP and Methodist Community Counseling decided to take a new direction.

Instead of resolutions, staff members went with 'reminders,' which suggests simply needing to remember to do something, making the goal (otherwise known as the former resolution) feel more achievable.

Staff members decided to name one thing they would commit to reminding themselves to do every day in the new year.

“Following through with our reminders may help us stick to our personal plan to make a change,” said Lisa Dempsey, communications and promotions coordinator. “At least that’s what we’re hoping for.”

Examples of the Reminders Staff Set for Themselves:

  • “I want to remind myself to take more ‘me’ time.” – Michelle H.
  • “When feeling stressed, I will remind myself that this may not matter in five years.” – Pam T.
  • “I will remind myself to focus on the day--the here and now--as each day builds on the one before." – Ellen M.
  • “I will remind myself to take my vitamins every day.” – Brigette M.
  • “I will remind myself to put down my phone when with my family and be present in the moment.” – Brian T.

In the words of Aristotle, “We are what we repeatedly do.” Do your best to follow through with New Year’s reminders, and it may help you improve your rate of finishing the year on target.

Want more well-being information and tips to feel mentally and emotionally balanced? Check out our Resource Hub.

Don’t forget that Best Care EAP counselors are available 24/7 throughout the year. Schedule a confidential appointment by filling out the confidential Counseling Registration Form. If you have issues with the form, please call our office at (402) 354-8000 or (800) 801-4182 and we'll be glad to help.
 


 

About the Author

Lisa Dempsey serves on the Best Care Employee Assistance Program Sales and Marketing team as the coordinator of communications/promotions.

She works closely with clients to create promotional materials and helps generate content for the Best Care EAP website.

Dempsey enjoys learning about health topics, working collaboratively on projects, and being involved at events within the community.

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