Ready to Try an Old Approach to a New Year’s Resolution?

Saint Ignatius offers guidance on holding to long-term goals for self growth

Unflinching about relating his own faults, Ignatius encourages individuals to reflect on their desires, resources, and vulnerabilities as a way to grow. Vasilii L/Shutterstock

Making and breaking New Year’s resolutions is a familiar and discouraging annual ritual for many people.

Almost inevitably, in a few short weeks, maybe around now, many find they are unable to meet their goals of self-improvement, be it keeping a positive attitude, improving one’s health, or looking for the best in people. Some might even feel diminished as a result of this failure.