New Years Resolutions
If you’ve failed at keeping your New Year’s resolutions inthe past, scientists say this may be because you’ve chosenthe wrong ones or don’t admit to yourself that you may fail(which, surprisingly, will help to you succeed). One common mistake is to have too many goals. Another formula for failure is to set your sights on behaviors that are too vague, such as being a better spouse. A third pitfall is setting goals that are too lofty and are not really attainable.
What does work? The Harvard Health Letter says you’re more likely to achieve goals that match your own interests and values, rather than those that reflect outside pressures or expectations. In other words, you’re more likely to keep a resolution if the motivation is coming from you, not someone else.
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