Resolutions....

11 days since the new year, how is your resolution coming along?

Studies show that over 20% of those who make a new year's resolution end up giving it up after the first week, and another 40% by the end of the first month. How can you avoid breaking your resolutions? Here are some tips:
1. Keep your resolution realistic. Is going to the gym every day or writing down every dollar you spend realistic for you?
2. Create steps to reach your new years resolution goal. Usually resolutions tend to be big goals, such as lose 20 pounds, cut back on extra expenses, or read the bible in a year. These big goals tend to be overwhelming. By breaking them into steps, perhaps by day, week or month will help you stay on track. For example, go to the gym 2 days a week for the first 2 weeks, then if you happen to go more often, great! If you just go the 2 days, you have already taken a step to your goal.
3. Talk about it. Reach out to those you trust for support and encouragement as you work on your resolution. Tell them what they can do to help you stay on track.
4. Reevaluate your resolution. Is it really helping you improve your quality of life, or is it actually leading you to emotionally beat yourself up when you fail?