It’s the last week of January and you know what that means. All the people who said they’re going to hit the gym, eat healthier, and read more books are sliding back into their old ways. We understand. Keeping a resolution for a whole year feels as difficult as going a whole day without checking your phone. But we don’t want you to give up! So here are five awesome tips to help you keep going strong on those resolutions:
Recruit A Friend: Get a bud and hold each other accountable. It’s easier to work towards a goal when someone is keeping tabs on you. Don’t let them down!
Embrace the Slip-Up: The plan was to do yoga three times a week, but life got in the way and you skipped a couple days. That doesn’t mean you should throw your yoga goals off a cliff. Accept that you messed up and get back in the studio ASAP.
Make Specific Goals: Redefine your goals by putting numbers on them. “I want to save more money,” should be changed to, “I want to save $100 a month.” And by the way, you can save big time by getting your phone plan down to $0 through our rewards program. Learn more about it here.
Treat Yo Self: Did you swear off sweets for this year? Once you have gone two months without eating dessert you deserve a nice big slice of guilt-free chocolate cake. Rewarding yourself can be the fuel that pushes you to keep moving forward
.Just Do One Thing: Having multiple resolutions can be overwhelming. You’re asking yourself to change your whole lifestyle overnight. If that’s too hard, pick one resolution and put all your focus and energy into that.
Use those tips and we know you can do it! Comment below by 12:00pm ET on February 3 and tell us your New Year’s resolution and how you plan to keep it and we’ll randomly select three winners to receive a $50 Amazon eGiftcard to help you keep your resolution. Go back and read tip number two if your resolution already went out the window. Stay strong everybody! Contest runs January 27 to February 3, 2020. Read Contest Rules before entering.
HOW TO ENTER & ELIGIBILITY No Purchase Necessary. To enter entrants must share, in the Public Mobile Community post, your 2020 New Year’s resolution and how you are keeping it. Only one entry per person accepted. No other form of participation is accepted. In the event of a dispute on the entrant identity, the person who is the holder of the email address specified on the online form will be deemed to be the entrant.
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THE PRIZE There will be three (3) prizes awarded. Each winner will receive the following prize:
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My home was hit by a massive power surge and fried out my computer (despite being on a surge protector), took out my backup drive (because I had it plugged in to back up at the time), destroyed our furnace and damaged the breaker box. I'm now over $10,000 in debt due to all the emergency repair costs and there is still more to do such as the power lines inside the walls needing replaced to fix the power properly (currently intermitently losing power briefly, some outlets don't work at all, etc.). My original resolution was to try to save up for a new PC in Q4 2020 but looks like I have to just go for it now because I need it for work. No idea what to try to build this time. Wasn't planning on a super expensive system, but figured if I could save $100 a month that I could get something decent for $1000ish plus tax.
BIG OUCH! How so unfortunate. Hope you get through this with your sanity in check.
Like others here, have not made any new New Year's resolutions for many years since my old resolutions are still 'a work in progress', especially being able to, one day, resolve the Rubik's cube! 🙂
However, good luck to everyone who has made a New Year's resolution though:)
My home was hit by a massive power surge and fried out my computer (despite being on a surge protector), took out my backup drive (because I had it plugged in to back up at the time), destroyed our furnace and damaged the breaker box. I'm now over $10,000 in debt due to all the emergency repair costs and there is still more to do such as the power lines inside the walls needing replaced to fix the power properly (currently intermitently losing power briefly, some outlets don't work at all, etc.). My original resolution was to try to save up for a new PC in Q4 2020 but looks like I have to just go for it now because I need it for work. No idea what to try to build this time. Wasn't planning on a super expensive system, but figured if I could save $100 a month that I could get something decent for $1000ish plus tax.
I start my resolutions on Halloween so by the time it's New Years, I can say I'm done. Plus, it's nice not having to go to the gym overcrowd with people who actually do have New Years Resolutions.
I resolved to keep doing something that I'm already doing, and upping it. That way my resolution is reasonably easy to keep, and I get an improvement out of it.
@smp99 make the switch now, get on board now so you can reap the rewards of the auto pay and loyalty plan and since there are no contracts, you can switch the plan in a snap of your fingers...oh hang on, if you are in the community, that means you already have a plan with PM....d-oh!
I've made a few resolutions and I am keeping to most of them! I am now journaling daily, and that makes me accountable to my goals. Journaling is one of my resolutions! lol!
My new year resolution is to be a better person. I plan to do this by not sweating the small stuff and letting negativity roll off and not being consumed in bad behavior. Here's to hoping I'll be able to stick to that and not fall back into that bad trap!
@Fluidmax Good on You! I can relate to looking in the mirror and not being happy with the reflection. My moment came in the change room at the pool as I walking towards the pool entrance and passed by a row of sinks with mirrors. I commented to myself that pregnant lady looks familiar....oh wait that's me! My motivation started there and then. I had to wait about 14 months to put it into practice (there was a THR surgery and recovery first.) But the moment I was approved to get back on my bike I jumped on it!
You can only change if you truly want to because nothing worth having come easy.
btw...Don't sweat the small things
Agreed....darlicious.
Inspiration can come in many ways...as long as you have the conviction and enough determination, you can do it. I am glad to hear your story, very inspirational.
I don't like making resolutions because they are portayed as something that's meant to be broken.
Instead I make mini, daily goals. Just taking it one day at a time. It's easier to remain accountable, and you don't feel as guilty for having an off day, just need to try again tomorrow.
I gave up alcohol this year. It has adverse health effects for me and I have been cutting back for years, this year though I decided to go all the way and ditch it completely.
Public Mobile's Team is assuming we make resolutions in the first place. Not everybody beleives in making resolutions in the first place or have simple have previously given up on making them. I have not made one in year. Why bother making false promises to yourself or others when you can try to be the best version of yourself. If you do make them probably best to keep them by "Believe in yourself. Dream. Try. Do good."
I am a 5'1" 44 yr old girl who now weighs 160lbs! Being overweight has really got me depressed. I am currently in college trying to better myself but the weight gets me down. My new yeaes resolution is/was to lose weight but I kept slipping up. I just started a keto diet on the 22nd and have lost 10 lbs so far, mainly water weight but it's a start. My goal is to be 130 lbs by June. I'm currently eating healthy and clean. I'll eventually treat myself but haven't felt comfortable doing so yet. If I win a $50 Amazon card, I'm definitely going to treat myself and get a nice dress because last summer I didn't feel comfortable enough to wear one, however this year I'm hoping to change that. Wish me luck....I'm going to need it! Lol 😂🎉💪
I made a resolution to eat better and it hasn't been the best start so far but maybe some Amazon money might help me get some better food to eat or a scale to weigh in on at least 😂
Mine has been to hug my kids more and to keep it I make sure at least 2 times a day I greet them with a hug! And so far it's been an easy resolution to keep ....i.am happy to say!!
My New Year's Resolution is to not eat chips when I'm at home because chips is my guilty pleasure. In order to keep my resolution, I don't buy chips and don't eat chips that my partner buys.
@AL89 Oooooooh! I love chips too. Yes you have to keep them out of the house. Your partner better have a secret vault. I remember spying my favourite kind poorly hidden by my partner the first day home from surgery as i slowly inched my way upstairs on my crutches. Ill tell you....3 am I donned a knapsack and my crutches and very slowly and painfully made it all the way downstairs. I safely stowed the bag of chips in the knapsack and about an hour later I was happily sharing a bag of lays wth my cat. By sunrise there was nary a chip crumb left....the evidence safely disposed .
@jmqm I absolutely agree with 1. and 2. but number 3......" Outside bacon tastes better than inside bacon." Theres nothing wrong with eating in the great outdoors especially a picnic after a hike to a scenic viewpoint. Avoiding take out and restaurant meals will go a long way towards not wasting money....but food tastes so much better outside don't give up that one!
