New Year's Resolution

Its almost that time again where we make a commitment to a new project or the reforming of a habit, often adopting a healthier lifestyle.

The usual...

1. Improve health: lose weight, exercise more, eat better, drink less alcohol, quit smoking
2. Improve finances: get out of debt, save money
3. Improve career: get a better job
4. Improve education: improve grades, get a better education, learn something new 
5. Improve self: become more organized, reduce stress, be less grumpy, manage time, be more independent, travel

Success rate

Research shows that while 52% of participants in a resolution study were confident of success with their goals, only 12% actually achieved their goals. Men achieved their goal 22% more often when they engaged in goal setting, (a system where small measurable goals are being set, such as, a pound a week, instead of saying "lose weight"), while women succeeded 10% more when they made their goals public and got support from their friends.

This year be more realistic, don't try and set lots of goals, pick one or two important ones and set future dates to check on your progress in attaining your goal.

1) Not to be having the same resolution next year!

- take little steps,
the progress is slow but manageable and you WILL get there)