Six ways to make and keep your New Year’s Resolutions

  1. Pick something you actually want to do. How many times have you resolved to lose weight, save money, or eat better? Resolve to do things that are both meaningful and personal.

  2. Be specific in your resolutions. Making a New Year’s resolution is merely setting a goal. Be very specific about what you want to do to increase your chances of measurable success.

  3. Break down your resolutions to smaller, more achievable goals. Instead of planning to lose 20 pounds, instead try to lose 2 pounds a month.

  4. Stay the course. Find ways to remind yourself of your goals any chance you get.

  5. Don’t punish yourself for setbacks. Don’t fall off track if you’re unable to meet smaller, daily goals once in a while. If you oversleep one day and miss a workout, don’t be so hard on yourself and don’t give up.

  6. Stay inspired. A final tip on how to keep your New Year’s resolution: remind yourself of the bigger picture. Making a lifestyle change can be difficult, so seek out ideas and advice from others who have successfully reached similar goals