New Year and Resolution

New year, new you? Every year, we fool ourselves into thinking that at the stroke of midnight January 1, we will be able to make changes both large and small. And every year, it seems, we realize that isn`t as easy as it sounds.

Making a New Year`s resolution is like setting any other type of goal. You have to choose wisely if you want to achieve something significant. Remember that a good resolution, like a solid goal, usually has a few definable characteristics:

Focus. Set a definite target: "Lose 10 pounds by June" is better than "Lose some weight."

Challenge. Your resolution should be neither too difficult, nor too easy.

Commitment. Share your resolutions with others. That will help you work on them.

Presence. Write down your resolutions in detail, and post your list where you`ll see it often.

Vision. Visualize the results you want to achieve every day.

So have you made your New Year`s resolutions yet? Forget the boring, routine promises you won`t keep, like working out every day and giving up every food that tastes good.

Resolve to be more creative in 2012.

People stagger on their resolutions throughout the year because it takes about 30 days of trying to actually develop on a new habit.
Then, when they achieve one self-improvement goal, they tackle another positive move and swear by the results.

Use the calendar as an incentive, but don`t abandon your goals because of an arbitrary date. Every day starts a new year. It`s up to you to make it your best year.

Moral: Don`t just ring in the New Year, wring out whatever is holding you back.

Source: neeta NJ a friend in WAYN