New Years Resolutions

[mustang-sally 8]

Is anyone going to be making any New Years Resolutions?

I have decided I'm going to stop smoking, I have never really made a resolution before but this year I am determined both for my health and financial reasons.

In 2008 I start my new life in the USA so this is going to be new life - new me!!

Here are some tips I found -

New Year's resolution success tip

Most of us will make a New Year's resolution - maybe to quit smoking or lose weight - but only one in 10 of us will succeed, say researchers.

But before you give up altogether, it is possible to boost your chances of success, UK psychologists report.

A year-long study of 3,000 people found men should set specific goals and women should tell the world about their resolution if they are to succeed.

And the key for everyone is not to leave the decision to New Year's Eve.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Men should set specific goals

Women should tell others about their resolution

Choose a new approach

Do not leave the decision to New Year's Eve

Study leader Professor Richard Wiseman, who is based at the University of Hertfordshire, found more than half of those in the study believed they would be able to stick to their resolution.

But by the end of the year, just 12% had been successful.

Giving up smoking seemed to be the hardest goal to stick to, with three-quarters of people lighting up again in the New Year.

Only 28% of people succeeded in losing weight and 29% of people who vowed to improve their fitness managed to do so.

Tips

Men were 22% more likely to succeed when they set goals for themselves, such as losing a pound a week rather than just saying they wanted to lose weight.

Telling others increased women's chance of keeping resolutions by 10%.

They benefited from family and friends encouraging them to stick to their goals.

Deciding to revisit a past resolution sets you up for frustration and disappointment. Choose something new, or approach an old problem in a new way

Professor Richard Wiseman

Professor Wiseman said it was possible to increase the likelihood you will keep your resolution.

"Deciding to revisit a past resolution sets you up for frustration and disappointment.

"Choose something new, or approach an old problem in a new way.

"Think through exactly what you will do, where you will do it, and at what time."

He said those who made vague plans were more likely to fail - for example instead of planning to go running twice a week you should plan to go running at specific times every week.

He added: "Men may be more likely to adopt a macho attitude and have unrealistic expectations, and so simple goal setting helps them achieve more.

"Likewise, women might be reluctant to tell others about their resolutions, and so benefit more from the social support provided by friends and family once they have made their goals public."

[~Chad~ 0]

I'm headed back to the gym. Since Lira arrived, I've gotten away from working out. I lost about 10 lbs of muscle and gained about 15 lbs of fat. Cant take it anymore!!!

[eric&gen 0]

Whats the point of making a New Years Resolutions they will be broken sooner or later lol.

[mustang-sally 8]

Whats the point of making a New Years Resolutions they will be broken sooner or later lol.

Well thats why in 42 years I never made one lol.

But this year I am determined, I am going to carry this one through

[LuzyC 0]

Whats the point of making a New Years Resolutions they will be broken sooner or later lol.

Well thats why in 42 years I never made one lol.

But this year I am determined, I am going to carry this one through

Determination is the key so I'm with you!!!

I'll stick to it!

[Nessa 23]

YES!! My New Years Resolutions are never read another New Years Resolutions thread ever again. Dunno if I'll succeed

[mustang-sally 8]

YES!! My New Years Resolutions are never read another New Years Resolutions thread ever again. Dunno if I'll succeed

failed already

[Nessa 23]

YES!! My New Years Resolutions are never read another New Years Resolutions thread ever again. Dunno if I'll succeed

failed already

I know!!!

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

Every year my resolution is not to make one,I succeed every time.

[Jesse and Hema 2]

You just need to do like I do, and make trivial and easy resolutions!! One year I resolved to get new socks...

[patiently_waiting 0]

i don't waste my time with resolutions.

[Ban Hammer 14,569]

i resolve to fart more.

[~Chad~ 0]

i resolve to fart more.

poor nessa

[Amby 490]

I want to lose 35lbs...I think I can make it but keeping it off will be the real resolution

[chispas 0]

i resolve to fart more.

Hate to admit it, but I am right there with you.