How to Stick to your New YearsResolutions

Simplify

Is your New Years resolution list fifteen items long? I wouldsuggest cutting it down to one or two, and really honing in on

those. It's easier to make change when your attention isn't splitbetween many different things.

Break it down

Once you've chosen your main resolutions, you need a gameplan. Break how you're going to achieve change into small

steps. Make a list!

Find Enjoyment in your Goal

Of course you're not going to take steps that make youmiserable, no matter how much one activity could benefit youin the long run. Don't focus on the difficult part. Instead, find a

resolution buddy and make it into a fun challenge.

Celebrate the Victories

Don't wait until you've fully achieved your goal to take note ofhow far you've come. Even a week of working toward your goal

is a reason to treat yourself!

Be Mindful

You know yourself best. Be mindful of yourself, your likes anddislikes, and make your resolutions work for you. For example,

if you like quiet and want to move around more, try an earlymorning walk or meditative yoga instead of an intense workout

class.