Resolutions: Tips to Help You Keep ThemNew Years Day is almost here. If you're making your list of resolutions to keep for 2008, we've come across some interesting tips on how to successfully meet these resolutions and accomplish your goals.
It's the time of year when most people make resolutions to improve themselves for the New Year. Try to keep in mind that a resolution is a process, not a one-time effort. It might take all year, but the goal is to create a better habit for a better you.
Pre-resolution:
Put a lot of thought into your resolution. Is it measurable? Is it what you really want? Can you incorporate it into your lifestyle? How?
Create your master plan on how to meet your resolution. It's been said we can only deal with 7 bits of information at a time. When you're planning how to meet resolution, break it down into manageable chunks. Start small and work up.
Start a resolution journal and write down the details of your resolution: how are you going to meet it, how long will it take? Exactly, what do you want to do?
The Big Day and Beyond:
Be committed to change and to the resolution you're making.
Develop coping strategies to help you deal with problems that come up.
Keep track of your progress. Use your resolution journal to follow your success one step at a time.
Give yourself some great rewards along the way. If you meet any of your goals - give yourself a treat (a healthy one of course)!
Try not to go it alone. Consult a family member, friend or professional to help you cope with keeping your resolution on a daily basis.
Don't beat yourself up. If you miss a goal, or slip up, start over the next day.
A few numbers...
63% of people are keeping their resolutions after two months.
67% of people make three or more resolutions.
Top four resolutions are:
Increase exercise
Be more conscientious about work or school
Develop better eating habits
Stop smoking, drinking, or using drugs (including caffeine)
People make more resolutions to start a new habit, than to break an old one. Back 
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