Most people make New Year’s resolutions but don’t complete them. We focus too much on the goal and not the journey. Behind every successful resolution is a commitment. As 2024 rolls in, dedicate yourself to using positive habits like these to keep your commitments and achieve your goals GET A PARTNER It’s more fun to do things with friends. If you’re making a commitment, find someone to do it with. A gym partner interrupts the monotony, and a fellow nondrinker can attend sober events with you. Doing so will keep you accountable and steer you in the right direction. Alone, the only person who holds you accountable is yourself, and you are heavily biased. ACTIVELY ENGAGE Commitments don’t stick if you don’t stay engaged. Always work toward your pledge, whether joining a group, watching tutorials, or reading a book. It should become part of your identity, sense of purpose, and what you think about in the shower. Talk about it (but not too much) with your coworkers or join an online community. MODERATION Like all things, commit in moderation. Don’t break off more than you can chew — you can learn to resent your lifestyle changes. Many people grow to hate their diet if it completely forbids them from enjoying things they COMMIT, DON’T RESOLVE Make New Year’s Commitments, Not New Year’s Resolutions KUPATA’S ROAD TO FAME
love. Instead of resenting, they could incorporate a cheat day into their schedule to enjoy their favorite foods while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
BREAK IT INTO BITS Milestones make it easier to commit. While getting fit may be a lofty goal, finishing a 5K is not. Limiting social media could be difficult, but not logging in today isn’t as hard. Along the way, celebrate these milestones and acknowledge your accomplishments. It’s important to get perspective on the journey and see the impact. CHECK IN WEEKLY Every week, sit down and think about your progress. What are you doing to keep your commitment? What can you do better? If you’re heading in the right direction, celebrate your wins but stay focused. If you’re getting off track, find a way to rectify your mistakes. New Year’s commitments lead to good habits. Invest in the journey and build the person you want to be through hard work and dedication. Doing so is itself a victory, something you can rely on to push next year’s ambitions.
Canine Helps Pedestrians Safely Cross the Street
We often think dogs live the good life, as they seem to do nothing but play, eat, and sleep. Yet, some dogs are busy at work, some without being asked to do so! Take Kupata, the stray dog in Georgia, for example. This street-roaming pup takes it upon himself to guard a crosswalk all day, every day . In the town of Batumi, this stray stays by a single crosswalk and forces traffic to stop to allow pedestrians to cross the street. He’s especially protective of children! If Kupata sees a car isn’t slowing down, he’ll bark at the driver as they drive away and run to protect the person crossing the street. One local even shared that Kupata will cross the road with children and stay at the park to protect the youngsters. Kupata, which in English means “sausage,” has become a staple in the community due to his hard work, and locals all pitch in to care for and feed the stray dog. His consistently round belly shows just how loved he is. You’ll even see a massive painting of the beloved animal on a nearby building. Now, after tireless days of guarding his street, Kupata has his own doghouse provided by the city with an accompanying star on the road with his name on it. Kupata’s dedication made him go viral on social media, and now travelers from all over the world come to see Kupata. Don’t distract him, though. He’s busy at work!
Sadly, even though Kupata remains cherished by his community, thousands of stray dogs in the country need shelter, food, and companionship. According to activists, around 500,000 stray dogs and cats roam the streets of Georgia. We need a Kapata protecting the streets of Cleveland!
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