Cut down on the double-chocolate fudge brownies. Each January we arm ourselves with an arsenal of resolutions for tackling the new year. Yet by Valentine s Day, they re often as neglected as the holiday fruitcake stashed in the freezer. If your resolution is general, such as losing weight, replace it with a specific goal, such as shedding 5 pounds by March. Don t think in terms of never or no more.
Abstinence leads to rebellion and failed resolutions.
Write down your goals. Once they re on paper, you can affirm your resolutions and update them as you progress. When you achieve a resolution, take pride in crossing it off your list. Slip, but don t quit. If you backslide on a resolution, don t view it as a failure.