十大最流行的新年目標(biāo) 如何才能堅持下去？
作者：一鹽姐姐 譯
來源：ehow
2013-01-06 16:56
Resolutions
Year in and year out, we all make resolutions to better ourselves. Gym memberships surge, restaurants serve more salads and people reduce their smoking, drinking and spending. Making a resolution is one thing, but sticking to that resolution can be an uphill battle -- these are lifelong habits you're trying to break. Kafi A. Martin, a health and lifestyle expert and CEO of Island Sweat, offers her tips for staying focused. In short, think long term.
日復(fù)一日年復(fù)一年，每到新年時分我們都會列新年目標(biāo)，希望可以完善自身。健身房的會員業(yè)務(wù)量激增、餐館的健康食品賣得更多、戒煙戒酒戒花錢的人兒也遍地都是。不過，列目標(biāo)是一回事，但堅持下去就是場艱苦卓絕的戰(zhàn)役了：要知道，你在努力戒掉的，是長期以來養(yǎng)成的習(xí)慣。Kafi.A.Martin 是一位生活健康專家，同時也是Island Sweat公司的CEO。她將跟我們分享將目標(biāo)堅持到底的秘訣。一句話：從長遠(yuǎn)利益出發(fā)。
Cook More
1. Cook More
多做飯
Cooking more meals at home is a top New Year's resolution, but it's daunting if you're not comfortable in the kitchen. "To start, pick one meal that would be easy for you to do," Martin said. Think eggs for breakfast or chicken for dinner. "The key here is to not overwhelm yourself by trying to cook each meal right away. Pick one easy meal first, master it and then add another."
今年要多在家做飯，這是很多人第一選擇的新年目標(biāo)。不過，假如你本來就廚藝不精，那這個目標(biāo)對你來說著實艱巨。Martin告訴我們：“剛開始的時候，你可以選擇一個簡單的食譜?！?比如用雞蛋做早飯、或是用雞肉做晚餐。“關(guān)鍵是，不要在一開始就妄想著能頓頓美味，先選一個簡單的食譜、掌握它，然后再逐漸進階?！?/div>
Eat Better
2. Eat Better
吃得更健康
Eating the majority of your meals at home is the quickest way to eat healthier. Still, you will likely eat out. At restaurants, don't be afraid to get picky. Ask for dressings and toppings on the side, request your food cooked in olive oil instead of other fats, skip the appetizers and order water to drink. At friends' houses, control your portions and pass on high-calorie beverages.
想要吃得健康，最便捷的方法就是多在家吃飯。然而，總有出去下館子的時候。別怕，在飯館里要多“挑三揀四”。比如，囑咐廚子把調(diào)味料和配料都放在盤子的一邊（而不是和食物混合在一起）；要求用橄欖油而不是用別的油烹制；不點開胃菜、以水代替飲料等等。在朋友家聚餐時，記得控制自己盤中食物的份量，并遠(yuǎn)離那些高熱量的酒水飲料。
Better Education
3. Get a Better Education
繼續(xù)深造
If you're thinking of going back to school, Martin suggests you "write down your reason for going back to school at the top of every notepad and notebook you use." The constant reminder, she says, will keep you focused and motivate you through difficult classes and exams even when balancing school with life and work seems impossible.
假如你打算回爐深造一下，Martin的建議是：“把你想深造的原因和目的寫下來，并放在所有常用的筆記本的第一頁?！?這樣，通過長期持續(xù)的提醒，它將保持你注意力的集中，并在艱苦的課堂和考試中給你動力；在令人疲憊的生活和學(xué)業(yè)的平衡中，持續(xù)給你信心和力量。
Quit Smoking
4. Quit Smoking
戒煙
This resolution may be more difficult to keep than others because your body's addiction to nicotine can be difficult to overcome. Some can quit cold turkey, but others require gradual steps to break their addiction, and that's OK. Invest in products that help wean you off your nicotine addiction. In addition, Martin says to "assess what triggers your stress and control that first before you reach for your puffer" since smoking is often a mindless, stress-relieving habit.
這個目標(biāo)相比別的而言，比較難。因為吸煙者的身體對尼古丁的依賴并不容易克服。少數(shù)人能迅速又徹底地戒掉，然而大多數(shù)還是需要一個漫長而逐漸的過程的，沒關(guān)系?？梢試L試用替代品來幫助你克服煙癮。此外，Martin還認(rèn)為，“每當(dāng)煙癮重犯、伸手掏煙時，你應(yīng)該先想一想：啥事兒讓我變得緊張了？從而克制住這種情緒?！?因為吸煙是一種下意識緩解壓力的習(xí)慣。
Stick to a Budget
5. Stick to a Budget
計劃用錢
"A budget is how you control your money and ensure that money does not control you," said Martin. Think of a budget as financial freedom as opposed to a restriction. To stick to this resolution, Martin suggests setting up a small monthly reward for yourself as a treat for a month's worth of success. Take a picture of this reward (a meal, a manicure, a new outfit) and keep it in your line of sight to help stay on track.
“理財計劃是用來幫助你掌控自己的錢財、而非讓它反過來掌控你的辦法?！盡artin說道。理財其實是為了實現(xiàn)“財務(wù)自由”，而非約束你花錢。要想堅持下去，Martin的建議是——設(shè)立一筆小額月獎勵，來鼓勵自己每個月的成功。無論你用這筆獎勵干嘛（比如吃飯、做指甲、買衣服），記得拍張照，并放在肉眼可見的地方，幫助你循序漸進地達(dá)成目標(biāo)。
Reduce Debt
6. Reduce Debt
減少債務(wù)
Whether you're tens, hundreds or thousands of dollars in debt, reducing that debt takes dedication and diligence. To start, do not accrue any more debt and instead only spend within your means. To reduce the debt you already have, list all your debts from smallest to largest. "Start by paying off the smallest debt," suggested Martin, who explains that the reward of paying it off can motivate you to work on your larger debts, too. If necessary, work with a financial specialist to help you create a plan of attack.
無論你正身負(fù)幾千、幾百或幾十美元的債，想達(dá)成這個目標(biāo)，需要奉獻(xiàn)和勤勉的精神。第一步要做到“不再欠更多債”，而只在可承受的范圍內(nèi)開銷。若想償還債務(wù)，先列一張表，把每筆債務(wù)從小到大清點一遍?！皬淖钚∫还P開始還”，Martin這樣建議。她解釋道，因為每償還一筆，你都將得到良性的促進和鼓舞，這樣一來，大的債務(wù)也能漸漸被償還了。有必要的話，也可以請一個理財專家，來幫助你設(shè)立“作戰(zhàn)計劃”。
Get Organized
7. Get Organized
生活得更有條理
Drowning in clutter? Try nixing as much paper as possible and storing it digitally instead, Martin suggests. "With an electronic copy, you can get rid of the paper copy and immediately begin to keep your space clear and organized," she said. For standard household organization, go through all your possessions and donate whatever you aren't using. Buy storage containers of all sizes, give everything a place and then label the containers. "Designating one space for each item keeps it from being jumbled and hard to find," said Martin.
感覺快被一團亂麻淹沒了？不如試試減少紙張使用、轉(zhuǎn)向數(shù)字生活吧，這是Martin的建議?！半娮游臋n可以立即幫你擺脫成堆的紙質(zhì)文件，還你一個干凈有條理的空間，” 她說。對于普通的家庭或機構(gòu)而言，不妨翻看一下自己的存貨，然后把那些不用的東西都捐出去。購置各種尺寸的儲物箱，把每件東西都標(biāo)記好，然后放進去?！鞍芽臻g標(biāo)記好，不同的地方存放專門的東西，這樣就不會造成一團亂麻、要啥找不到啥的局面了?！?/div>
Reduce Alcohol Intake
8. Reduce Alcohol Intake
減少酒精攝入
To successfully reduce your alcohol intake, first consider where you do the majority of your drinking. "If you’re a social drinker, do less events where others are drinking and do more physical activities like skating or hiking," suggested Martin. "This way you get your social interaction, but it’s not built around behavior where drinking is the norm." Martin says to pay attention to your drinking mood if you're a solitary drinker. Once you understand your triggers, work to avoid them and find other ways to cope or relieve that mood.
想要少喝酒，首先你得回憶一下平時一般都在哪里喝得比較多?！凹偃鐟?yīng)酬時總喝多，那就少去聚餐，多做些體育運動，比如滑冰啊、徒步之類。” Martin建議道。“這樣，你既和朋友們保持了聯(lián)絡(luò)，同時也回避了那種處處離不開酒精的場面?！?Martin還說，假如你常常獨飲，那得好好注意一下自己在喝酒時的情緒。一旦你掌握了自己情緒的薄弱點，那么下次再出現(xiàn)這種情緒時，用別的方式來化解它。
Get Fit
9. Get Fit
去健身
Exercise and getting more fit is all about a lifestyle change -- not a temporary regimen. "To get fit, you must engage in an activity that you love, at a time where you are fully focused on you and you only," advised Martin. "Separate an hour in every day that belongs only to you. In that hour, do the sporting activity you enjoy most." If you hate running, don't do it. Instead try dancing, skating or even walking. If you enjoy sports, join a community team. If you love the outdoors, take up hiking or biking.
體育鍛煉和健身是一輩子的事業(yè)，而非短期強化可以達(dá)到?！跋胱兊媒∶溃紫饶愕谜业阶约合矚g什么運動，以及算算自己的哪些時間是能保證不被打擾專心運動的?！盡artin建議道?！翱梢栽囍岩恍r零散分布在全天中。在這些完全屬于你自己的時間里，做最喜歡的運動。如果你討厭跑步，那就別跑。試試跳舞啊、溜冰啊、走路啊什么的。如果你喜歡某些運動項目，可以去參加社團。如果你喜歡戶外，那就去徒步或騎車。”
More Time With Family
10. Spend More Time With Family
花更多時間和家人相處
Spending quality time with your family can be tricky since it requires balancing various peoples' schedules. The key is to plan in advance and to find something fun that you all enjoy. "Take turns picking an activity that everyone can do and set aside a specific time every week," suggested Martin. "Even if it's game night at home, put the event on your calendar so you don't schedule something over it by accident."
