We all know the feeling, New Year’s comes around and we make a resolution because “New Year, New Me,” right? But we’re only a few weeks into January, and you’ve fallen off the bandwagon. You try to justify it by promising yourself you’re just taking a break for a week and then you’ll get back into keeping your resolution. But you and I both know you’ve quit for the time being.

If you’ve been nodding along, whispering “this is so relatable,” make a second resolution right now! Make a resolution to yourself that, even though you haven’t quite kept up with what you promised you would do this year, you will not quit. Life is too short for quitting. It doesn’t matter what your resolution is. Whether you vowed to go to the gym more often, eat healthier, be more organized or spend less money, every resolution is equally important and you will not give up. What’s most important is believing in yourself and staying motivated.

If you’ve found yourself stuck in that rut of not following through on your resolution, stop sitting around and wallowing in self-loathing and procrastination. Think about how good it felt to make that change in the beginning, how proud you were that you had stuck to your promise. Think about the future and how much better off you’ll be if you keep sticking to your resolution. This isn’t the time to be lazy! This is the time to take a long, hard, look at yourself and believe that you can do it.

And don’t forget, we have friends for a reason. Do you have a friend who made a resolution similar to yours? This is the perfect recipe for success. Working alongside someone else is always a surefire way to reach your goals. Turn to someone you trust and ask them to send you a text every day reminding you of your resolution and motivating you to keep moving forward with your goals.

Remember, self-motivation is the key to keeping up with your resolution. If you can’t motivate yourself, you won’t have the excitement and enthusiasm you need to succeed. Keep the finish line in sight and make long-term goals with small milestones that you can accomplish along the way. It’s the little victories that keep you on your toes. Seeing results will keep you excited to move forward with your resolution.

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