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The start of a new year represents hope, motivation and new beginnings. It’s nearly impossible not to get swept up in the excitement of a clean slate — which probably explains why New Year’s resolutions are so popular. Yet, according to U.S. News, 80 percent of resolutions fail by the second week of February.
So, how can you make a resolution that stands the test of time? We’ve got five tips to help your new habits stick in 2019.
1. Break it down
It’s easy to make the big sweeping proclamation of what you want in the new year, but it’s a lot harder to get yourself on the right path to achieving it. That’s why breaking down your resolution into an actionable plan can give you the direction you need to really make headway on your goals. For instance, rather than resolving to finally write that novel in 2019, pick specific habits you want to adopt to help you achieve your goal, like writing every day for 30 minutes.
2. Get a buddy
And speaking of accountability, sharing your resolution with a friend can help keep you on track. Make a plan to check in with each other on your goals so you’ll feel accountable to someone other than yourself. Plus, you’ll have a built in cheerleader to help celebrate your successes as they come.
3. Put a positive spin on it
“Negative” resolutions that require giving something up are much more challenging to keep than resolutions that add something to your life. For instance, rather than giving up all desserts, instead make a goal to add more vegetables to your diet. Making a positive goal is easier because you’re less likely to feel deprived — and you might find that filling up on vegetables makes you less interested in that post-dinner cookie.
4. Set yourself up for success
Don’t be afraid to embrace what motivates you. Research has shown that wearing cute workout clothes makes people more likely to hit the gym, so consider this permission to start shopping.
5. Make it sustainable
If your resolution is too extreme, you might find yourself unable to sustain it long enough to create a new habit. Rather than approaching your resolution as an immediate and jarring change, think of ways to achieve a similar outcome in a way that is sustainable to your lifestyle. For instance, if you want to save more money in 2019, start with allocating a small amount from your budget, then build over time as you get used to the constrictions.
With these tips, you can resolve to make 2019 your best year yet. So, tell us: what resolutions are you making?
Get to the gym in style this year. Shop our collection of running socks.
Your sock size shouldn’t be a guessing game. Our socks range from small to double XL, but the best way to know the perfect fit for you is to match your shoe size to the chart on the left. That way, you’ll know the size you select will give you the fit and feel you expect.
Between sizes? Go with your gut, but rest assured that your socks will still fit great. If you receive your order and find yourself wishing you’d gone up or down a size, just let us know. We’ll happily send you replacements for your preferred size.
Concerned about laundry mix-ups? All FITS® socks are coordinated by color and size, based on the colors you see on the size chart. So, you won’t have to worry about mixing up your sizes with the other FITS® wearers in your home. (But stray socks mysteriously going missing in the dryer? Unfortunately, we can’t help with that.)
Sock sizes are typically measured in inches, not by your shoe size. So, a sock size 6-8 will comfortably fit someone whose feet are between six and eight inches long. However, at FITS®, we make it easy for you to choose the ideal sock size without having to measure your foot. Simply use our sock size conversion chart based on your shoe size to select the right fit for you.
To measure your foot for socks, measure the length from the heel of your foot to the tip of your longest toe. The measurement in inches correlates to your sock size. For example, if your foot is 10 inches long, a sock size 9-11 should fit you comfortably. At FITS®, you can skip this step and find your sock size based on your shoe size using our conversion chart.
The sock size conversion refers to sock size compared to shoe size. While all companies may vary slightly on which size socks to purchase based on your shoe size, you can always measure your foot to find the right fit for you.
Because sock sizes are determined by the length of your foot in inches vs. your shoe size, shoe and sock sizes differ. The FITS® sock size to shoe size conversion is as follows:
Knowing this makes it easy to choose the ideal sock size based on your shoe size without measuring your foot.
Sock sizes typically don’t correlate with age. For kids, age can be a general indicator of what size sock they’ll need, but everyone is different. An adult sock size 9-12 fits anyone whose feet are approximately nine to twelve inches long. For kids’ sock sizing, check with the company to find exact details to ensure your little one gets the perfect fit.
Got more questions about finding the perfect sock size for you? Let’s talk.