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Okay it’s January 1.
Have you made your New Year’s resolution?
Well making a resolution is the easy part.
Keeping the resolution is where most people fail.
According to a 2015 study from U.S. News & World Report, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week of February.
But the American Psychological Association says there are five ways to turn a struggle into a success.
First, start small.
Go after a realistic goal.
For example if more exercise is your resolution, begin with a few days a week instead of seven.
Second, change one behavior at a time.
Changing too much at once may be overwhelming.
Third, talk about it.
Make sure family and friends know your goals so they can help.
Joining a group like a workout class or getting together with others who were quitting smoking can help you with resolution success.
Fourth, if you have a slip, don’t beat yourself up.
Simply recover from the mistake and get back on track.
Fifth, seek support.
Don’t face the stress of reaching your goals alone.
Experts also say it is important to appreciate what you accomplish towards your goal instead of focusing on not being exactly where you want to be.
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