How to keep your new year resolution
Whether you're attempting to lose weight, increase your work productivity, or learn a new skill, the new year is likely encouraging you to make a change. Maybe it's just a reminder of the all-too-familiar annual cycle of making and breaking new year resolutions . It turns out that people are just terrible at keeping to new year's resolutions , with the majority of us giving up before we've even taken down the Christmas decorations. Set Realistic Goals Don't set goals haphazardly. Set goals that match with your values and have personal relevance — whether it's January 1 or not — if you don't want your resolve to waver. Many people overlook their own ideals when making goals. Willpower alone isn't enough Don’t rely on willpower alone to change your behavior over the long term. People frequently have brilliant ideas about how to improve their lives, and all of this zeal may initially aid them in achieving their objectives. People, on the other h