Psychologists On The 2024 New Year: Make Specific, Measurable And Clear Resolutions
JAKARTA - Clinical psychologists for children and adolescents from the Applied Psychology Institute of the University of Indonesia, Vera Itabiliana Hadiwidjojo, advise people to make a specific, measurable, clear and realistic new year resolution so that it is easy to achieve.
"Make specific, measurable, and clear resolutions. For example, life resolutions are healthier or lose weight by starting January 2 running every Monday morning, Wednesday and Friday," Vera said, quoted from Antara, Monday, January 1.
New year's resolution can be made into an achievement of small targets towards its big goals, such as for the purpose of increasing insight, one can read two pages of books every day. In addition, resolutions may not only be related to oneself, but also affect the lives of families or people close to us.
"So, making resolutions can also result from discussions with your partner or family. They can also be reminders or supporters to achieve resolutions," said Vera.
Resolution or can be interpreted as a promise to yourself or the decision to do something is generally made during the new year, whether related to health or other things. According to Vera, the resolution of the new year is not a must, but a necessity.
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"Making a resolution is not a must, but, a necessity. So, it is subjective in nature, if you feel the need for it, please make a resolution," said Vera.
Still talking about realistic new year resolutions, adult clinical psychologist who graduated from the Faculty of Psychology, University of Indonesia Nirmala Ika, M.Psi, when contacted on different occasions, advised the public to make a resolution according to their respective conditions and ensure it is a priority for life at this time.
"Make a resolution that is also in accordance with our conditions and make sure it is a priority for our lives at this time. For example, if we want to be thin, we really need to check how priority it is, which one is more concerned with being thin or achieving a new position in the workplace," said Nirmala.