We’ve finally reached the end of Resolution January. For my final post on the theme, I wanted to share a few ways I plan to keep myself accountable and follow through on my resolutions throughout the year. This has been a fun month, so feel free to share some of your own resolutions or reflections in the comments below.
Monthly Check-Ins
I keep my resolutions saved on my phone, and starting this month, I plan to review them at the end of each month. Some of my goals are broad and won’t show clear progress every single month, but revisiting them regularly helps keep them top of mind. It also gives me the chance to make small adjustments as life changes—because it always does.
Edit the List
My resolution list is intentionally short, but I don’t see it as fixed. As the year goes on, I may add new goals, remove ones that no longer make sense, or revise existing ones. I’ve already noticed that a few of my resolutions would benefit from being more specific or measurable, which can make them easier to stick with.
Celebrate All the Wins
This part matters more than I used to admit. It’s easy to focus on what didn’t get done, but that can be discouraging. During my monthly check-ins, I plan to acknowledge every win—big or small. Progress doesn’t have to be dramatic to count, and celebrating it helps keep motivation up over the long haul.
Many of these ideas align with broader guidance around setting realistic, sustainable goals. The AARP’s perspective on setting achievable resolutions emphasizes flexibility and long-term habits over perfection, which really resonates with me.
We often talk about sustainable routines and small changes on the CareBuilders at Home Louisville blog, especially when it comes to independence and daily living. The same mindset applies to resolutions—slow, steady, and realistic usually wins.
This article is for general informational purposes only and is not medical advice. CareBuilders at Home provides non-medical home care services focused on supporting daily routines and independence.
I hope you had a great January, and I wish you the best in the year ahead. Here’s to making positive, sustainable changes—one step at a time.
Written by Brigid Stakelum
