Today is the day when the realisation dawns upon everyone: A New Year is upon us, and the resolutions that have been put off all this while, need to be acted upon. Instead of getting wrapped up in the anxiety, the trick is to keep it simple and practical. City-based psychologist and psychotherapist, Meghna Karia has some tips to help you approach the new year.

Understand the issue

Many people share the anxiety about lacking the discipline to keep to their resolutions. Unfortunately, this anxiety eventually becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. “Often, the inability to act on resolutions can be attributed to various lows. Experiencing delays in receiving rewards, especially for long-time objectives such as saving money or building a healthier physique can cause a decline in motivation; the inclination to show up slowly fades away.”