Making Resolutions

Don’t give up after a week of working on your goals either!  Studies say that you should devote 15 minutes a day to form a habit, and do it faithfully for 21 days. By the fourth week, it should actually be harder not to engage in the new behavior than it would be to continue doing it.

Some people also set goals for themselves each day:

1. What do I want/need to accomplish today?
2. What can I do for myself today (eat right, exercise, get to bed earlier)?
3. What can I do for someone else today (be nice to someone who is always picked on, give compliments, help out around the house)?

What can you do to make improvements in your life? Goals or resolutions don’t need to just be made on New Years Day.  Pick a day to start, set some reasonable action steps to help you achieve your goals, and don’t give up until you have turned it into a habit!