{"id":1286,"date":"2022-01-03T22:34:24","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T15:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verbalizenow.com\/?p=1286"},"modified":"2022-01-03T23:23:22","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T16:23:22","slug":"dont-make-resolutions-make-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verbalizenow.com\/en\/dont-make-resolutions-make-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t Make Resolutions\u2014 Make Habits!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s January\u2014 and every new year that comes brings new opportunities for self-improvement. Millions of people have made New Year&#8217;s resolutions, like losing weight or studying English, and right now, their motivation level is probably pretty high. However, even although the intentions behind New Year&#8217;s resolutions are good, very few people will be able to maintain the changes they&#8217;ve decided to make. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/discoverhappyhabits.com\/new-years-resolution-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">only 7% of people surveyed<\/a> were able to keep their resolutions in 2019! The reason for this is pretty simple\u2014 new year&#8217;s resolutions are usually difficult and uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficult and uncomfortable things are often the most important things we need to do. Although the majority of New Year&#8217;s resolutions involve losing weight and eating healthier, there <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whatever It Is, Do It Daily!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/featured\/18-tricks-to-make-new-habits-stick.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consistency is the key to forming any habit<\/a>, and without it, lasting change is nearly impossible. Let&#8217;s say you&#8217;re taking online business English classes. The best strategy is to work on your English a little every day rather than a lot two or three times a week. Doing it this way will help you notice incremental progress, which can be a huge motivation tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing too little won&#8217;t make you better, and doing too much can lead to burnout. When it comes to learning a language, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optilingo.com\/blog\/language-learning-secrets\/how-much-time-should-you-spend-studing-a-language\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20 minutes a day<\/a> is the minimum amount of time per day that you should expect to spend studying. Of course, you don&#8217;t always have to do the same type of studying every day. Why not try taking a couple online English classes a week, while supplementing your studies by using a learning app like Duolingo and watching some TV shows in English? This not only sounds fun and easily to do, but is actually a better idea than grinding away with an hour of hardcore grammar study every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Slow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re the type of person who dives headfirst into challenges, you need to take extra care when forming a new habit. When you&#8217;re new to something, making mistakes and progressing slowly are expected, and this reality can be tough to accept. In English, the phrase &#8220;biting off more than you can chew&#8221; refers to the act of doing more than you can handle, and it&#8217;s especially relevant when it comes to developing new habits. Burnout is a common cause of abandoned plans, so if you&#8217;re a high achiever, be patient and forgiving with yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hold Yourself Accountable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Accountability: it&#8217;s a long word that can make or break your self-improvement plan. The buddy system can work wonders in this regard. Having a friend that can help keep you motivated\u2014 and call you out when you start getting lazy\u2014 is probably the most important key to the success of a new healthy habit. In addition, studying English with a friend (even online) can help you overcome the anxiety associated with speaking a second language in front of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;New Year, new you&#8221; is entirely possible if you&#8217;ve got the right plan and the right support system. Verbalize Now can help you out with both! Our <a href=\"https:\/\/verbalizenow.com\/en\/cursos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online English classes<\/a> are fun, useful, and above all, supportive. We know that building your confidence and consistency are the two keys when trying to instill a new healthy habit like studying English. Best of all, we offer group classes that can help keep you and your buddy accountable! Contact us if you&#8217;re interested in keeping a resolution that can truly change your life\u2014 mastering business English!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s January\u2014 and every new year that comes brings new opportunities for self-improvement. Millions of people have made New Year&#8217;s resolutions, like losing weight or studying English, and right now, their motivation level is probably pretty high. 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