1. New Year’s Resolutions

2. What are They?

3. New Year’s Resolutions
A New Year's resolution is a tradition, most common in the Western Hemisphere, in which a person resolves to change an undesired trait or behavior, to accomplish a personal goal or otherwise improve their life.

4. Some Common Resolutions?

5. Top 10 Resolutions 1. Diet and eat healthier 2. Exercise more
3. Lose weight
4. Save more and spend less money
5. Learn a new skill
6. Quit smoking
7. Read more
8. Find a better job
9. Drink less alcohol
10. Spend more time with friends and family

6. History of Resolutions?

7. History of Resolutions
Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts.
2300 BC

8. History of Resolutions
The Romans began each year by making promises to the god Janus, for whom the month of January is named.
753 BC
Two Faced God

9. Human Brain: WHY do we make New Year’s Resolutions?

10. WHY do we make Resolutions?
Humans are creatures of Habit and Routine
Routines: New Day, New Week, New Month, New Year
These give us the opportunity to “Start Fresh”
Imagine how hard life would be if it was just ONE LONG DAY?
The New Year makes it easier psychologically to “Start Fresh”. Tricks our Brain

11. However… While 50% of people make New Years Resolutions
Only 10% stick to them
I see this at the Gym EVERY YEAR

12. How can we stick to our Resolutions?

13. How can we stick to our Resolutions?
Be realistic
Focus on ONE thing at a time
Set a schedule
Tell your family and friends to keep you accountable
Work with a partner

14. Your Task
1. Complete the Graphic Organizer by developing 3 New Year’s Resolutions for yourself that are WELL THOUGHT OUT
2. Turn your graphic organizer into a 3 paragraph report

15. Graphic Organizer 1. List your New Year’s Resolution
2. List 3 reasons why you want to accomplish this
3. List 3 methods in which you will ensure that this is accomplished
Be SPECIFIC SPECIFIC SPECIFIC!!!

16. Mr. Meyer’s Example WHAT is My Resolution?
My Resolution is to Lose 20 pounds of fat by the start of the summer

17. Mr. Meyer’s Example WHY do I want to accomplish this?
1. I want to fit into some of my favorite clothes that are now too tight on me.
2. I want to be lighter and more athletic so that I can participate in more of my favorite sports
3. I want to look and feel healthier and more energetic, so that I may maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle as I grow older

18. Mr. Meyer’s Example HOW will I be able to accomplish this?
1. I will go to the gym a minimum of 3 days every week and will spend at least 90 minutes there every time
2. I will cut down on snacks and unhealthy foods such as chips and pizza, and will ensure that I eat more fruits, vegetables, and proteins
3. I will weigh myself every morning to monitor my progress, and will adjust my diet appropriately depending on my weight

19. Now turn it into a Paragraph!

20. What do we NEED in a Paragraph?
Indent
Proper Spelling
Periods
Capitals
Commas to break up long sentences
A minimum of 6 sentences per paragraph

21. Here’s what you need to do
1. Complete the Graphic Organizer
2. Turn your Graphic Organizer into 3 Paragraphs
3. If done early: complete the bonus question on the back of the Graphic Organizer