Heres how to create a resolution that actually sticks so you could better yourself this year.
A version of this post was originally published on December 29, 2012.
Dont go too overboard, though.
Remember, sometimessharing with too many people can hinder your accomplishments.
Set Ultra-Specific Goals
New Years resolutions are often big and general, making them hard to attain.
The more specific you might be, theeasier it will be to reach that goal.
Setting multiple specific goals throughout the year is good, too.
That way, you always have something attainable to focus on that doesnt seem far off.
The easier you could form the habit, the more likely it is to stick.
Trick Your Mind
Resolutions are hard to keep without a sense of accomplishment.
Focus on anything that makes you feel like youre succeeding.
Visualize the End Result
As writer Rod Ebrahimi says, focus on the carrot, not the stick.
Closely Measure Your Progress
If youve created specific goals, then getting positive reinforcement should be easy.
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