By Hannah - January 8, 2014

Raise your hand if you made a resolution

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It’s January and, if you’re like 45 percent of Americans, you’re probably thinking about the New Year’s resolution you made recently. Maybe you resolved to start eating better, be more active or spend more time with your loved ones. Or maybe you’re finally giving up that bad habit that’s been dragging you down. Whatever your resolution, we all know it takes commitment and a strong will to keep it. So, don’t give up — nearly 75 percent of people who make resolutions keep them through the first week. After that, there’s only 51 more weeks to go!

Top 10 New Year’s resolutions for 2013

  • Lose weight
  • Get organized
  • Spend less, save more
  • Enjoy life to the fullest
  • Stay fit and healthy
  • Learn something exciting
  • Quit smoking
  • Help others achieve their dreams
  • Fall in love
  • Spend more time with family
  • 45% of American’s usually make New Year’s resolutions.
  • 38% of American’s absolutely never make New Year’s resolutions.
  • Only 8% of people are successful in achieving their resolution.

People who make resolutions are 10 times more likely to reach their goals than people who don’t make resolutions.

  • 47% of people make self-improvement resolutions
  • 38% of people make weight-related resolutions
  • 34% of people make money-related resolutions
  • 31% of people make relationship-related resolutions
Source: University of Scranton Journal of Clinical Psychology

SO HOW DO YOU STICK TO IT?

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Resolve to make 2014 different: Follow these tips for success

  • Be specific. Don’t just say you want to lose weight or save money; say how much and by when. Set small, manageable milestones and celebrate when you reach them. Then keep going.
  • Write it down. Get out a piece of paper, your keyboard, smartphone or anything else to record what your goal is, and write it down. Draft a step-by-step plan on how to achieve your goals, and go after them.
  • Make the time. Put time on your schedule to achieve your goals. Don’t use the excuse that you don’t have time. Set aside time and make it happen.
  • Don’t doubt yourself. It’s normal to feel like reaching your goals will be challenging, but you can do it. Move past negative feelings like, “I can’t do it,” and start focusing on what you can do.
  • Find a friend. Get an accountability partner — someone who can check in on you to make sure you’re on track and meeting your milestones. If you have a friend with a similar resolution, challenge yourselves to achieve your goals together.
Source: http://www.forbes.com/

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