Want to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions? Start Here

Did you make New Year's resolutions this year? If so, how are you doing with them? Are things going well? Lots of people make resolutions, but then they fail to keep them for more than a few weeks, if that long. If you are one of these people, then you would probably like some tips for keeping your resolutions.

First, tell someone about them. It is not a good idea to be secretive about your resolutions. If other people know what you are committing to, you will be highly encouraged to put forth the needed effort to reach your goals. Do you want to be more consistent with your marathon running?

Go ahead and sign up for them and then tell several people what your plans are. The fact that others know will be a powerful motivator for you. You can even ask them to check in on you and ask you how you are doing! If you have someone constantly asking you how you are doing, you will be more likely to succeed.

Making a list is another way to help yourself be successful with your New Year's resolutions. Get some paper and jot down what you want to accomplish in 2013. The key is to make sure they are reachable and reasonable. Do not try to lose a huge amount of weight in just a couple of weeks, for example. After you have made a list, do not forget about it! Look at it daily.

If you slip up in your resolutions, do not let yourself get mired down in frustration and end up quitting. Just quickly get back up. The key is to keep trying. Everybody messes up sometimes. If you did not fall down occasionally, you would not be human! Just keep pushing forward.

Reward yourself. That sounds great doesn't it? When you meet a goal it is important to celebrate your amazing accomplishment. Be proud of yourself! However, make sure the reward supports your new habit. For example, you would not want to reward a weight loss goal with desserts. Opt for something like a pedicure or new running shoes.

By Vito La Fata

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