{"id":12413,"date":"2026-02-13T20:52:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T00:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/how-to-use-determination-day-to-get-failed-resolutions-back-on-track\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T20:52:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T00:52:51","slug":"how-to-use-determination-day-to-get-failed-resolutions-back-on-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/how-to-use-determination-day-to-get-failed-resolutions-back-on-track\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Determination Day to Get Failed Resolutions Back on Track"},"content":{"rendered":"

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An earlier version of this article appeared on February 15, 2022
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Research shows that by February 28\u2014what might be called \u201cDiscouragement Day\u201d\u2014many people have abandoned their New Year\u2019s resolutions. \u00a0<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Instead of a time to feel discouraged, it can be a time to re-evaluate, to do the hard work of asking ourselves, \u201cIf something isn\u2019t working, why not?\u201d <\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

If you started working on\u00a0an aim in January and have slowed down or stopped,\u00a0consider<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>using <\/b><\/span>February 28 <\/strong>as “Determination Day.” <\/strong><\/p>\n

You can succeed by failing<\/strong>; if you\u2019ve found that one approach doesn\u2019t work, that\u2019s useful information. Now you can try something else, and stay determined to meet your aim.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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A key reason resolutions fail<\/h2>\n

Many resolutions fail because they’re too vague to act on. “Get healthier” or “be more organized” sound good, but they don’t tell you what to do today.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A well-defined resolution should answer three questions: What exactly am I doing? How will I know I’m doing it? How often will I do it?<\/p>\n

Instead of “exercise more,” try “walk 26 minutes every morning before work.” Instead of “read more,” try “read for 30 minutes before bed on weeknights.” The specific version gives you something concrete to schedule, track, and adjust.<\/p>\n

Download a free worksheet<\/a> to help you craft a specific resolution.<\/p>\n

How to get back on track<\/h2>\n

Once you’ve clarified what you’re aiming for, consider how to adjust your approach:<\/p>\n