About Today: Resolutions are Made to Be Kept

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Today The first thing many of us do to kick off a new year is resolve to improve in some way, which could mean eating better, reading more, or procrastinating less. One important step to take after making your resolutions but before getting started? Putting some thought into how to actually stick to them. How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions The old axiom of "easier said than done" frequently rings true when it comes to New Year's resolutions. Make this the year you stick to it, however, by considering the psychology behind following through. Follow the Steps of Behavior Change 10 More Tips on Keeping Resolutions See More About:  new year's resolutions  behavior change  How to Set Achievable Goals There's nothing wrong with aiming high with your goals for 2012, but be sure you're setting yourself up to succeed. Simple Tips for Achieving Goals Goal-Setting Strategies for Stress Relief See More About:  goal setting  achieving goals  motivation Six Steps Towards Realizing Your Dreams One thing that can help you follow through is visualization; in my case, that means picturing myself snacking on carrots, not Kit-Kats. The Awesome Power of Goal Setting Why Goal Setting Fails See More About:  goal setting  success  personal vision statements How to Stay Happy All Year Let's forget personal resolutions for a minute: being happy and thinking positively are two things we can all get behind. Secrets of Happy People Psychology of Positive Thinking See More About:  music therapy  music for stress  music relaxation Today Ads Goal Setting New Year Smart Goals Goals of Life Set Goals Featured Articles Christmas Tree Recycling Tips 10 Cold-Weather Cocktails Presidential Campaigns of the 1800s Quick-Star Exercise Guide 2012 Horror Movie Preview The Next USA Basketball Dream Team   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement