Research shows that while 52 percent of participants in a New Year's resolution study were confident of success with their goals, only 12 percent actually achieved them. Here are five things you can do to have a better chance of making your New Year's resolution come to fruition.
1. Set achievable goals. Be realistic. And make it a goal you can fulfill without relying on others.
2. Describe your resolutions in specific terms. Instead of "I'm going to stop being so lazy," go with "I'll exercise regularly" or "I'll watch less TV."
3. Break down large goals into smaller ones. Commit to losing weight by joining a gym and improving eating habits.
4. Find an alternative to a behavior that you want to change, and make it part of your resolution plan. If you want to quit smoking, figure out why you smoked. To relax? What else can you do instead to feel relaxed?
5. Pursue something truly important to you, not what you think you ought to do or what others expect of you.
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