04/01/2026
On behalf of the team at Western Sydney Clinical Psychology, we wish you a Happy New Year!
As the year starts, many people set New Year’s Resolutions. Many people fail to reach their resolutions, with up to 88% of people failing to achieve their New Year’s Resolutions (Wiseman, 2007).
Being able to be clear about what you want to achieve, and set out a clear goal to achieve it can be helpful.
For example:
New Year’s resolution (common):
“I want to get fit this year.” 💪
SMART goal:
“From 1 January to 31 March, I will go to the gym 3 times per week for 45 minutes each session, focusing on strength training, so I can improve my fitness and energy levels.” 🏋🏼♀️
Why the SMART goal works better:
Specific: Go to the gym, strength training
Measurable: 3 times per week, 45 minutes
Achievable: Realistic schedule
Relevant: Improves fitness and energy
Time-bound: January–March
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