Resolution Help

Many of us make New Year’s resolutions, but unfortunately a huge number break them within the first week. Before you even get to this stage, you need to simplify your goals. Most of us have more than one thing that we’d like to change about ourselves, but trying to achieve too many things at once is a recipe for failure. You may want to improve many things but tackling one at a time could make all the difference.

Change one thing at a time

Change One Thing is a free program to help people write down, plan, and commit to their goals. To help you get the most from your efforts they encourage you to:
1) Challenge yourself- Aim higher when you set your goals to keep yourself motivated,
2) Think long term- This is potentially a plan for life – so make the most of this opportunity to use your planning skills to the max.
3) Have fun- It’s still important to reward yourself regularly. Have fun and treat yourself for doing so well.
4) Arm yourself with knowledge Read books and magazines, ask friends and search the internet to find ideas, products and organisations to help you.
5) Spread the word Tell lots of family, friends and colleagues what you’re doing. The more support the better!
6) Stay motivated Think positively – visualise yourself as you’ll be when you’ve achieved your goal. Set regular mini-goals that will highlight your progress. And finally, give yourself regular rewards to spur you on. You deserve them!

Whether your goal is to feel healthier, lose weight, stop smoking, look great, or feel happier, Change One Thing can help you plan and achieve your goal, one step at a time.

Oh, and here’s an interesting post about a site where you can pledge to keep a specific resolution or donate a certain amount to a charity of your choice.