New Years Resolutions Anyone?

According to an article on About.com these are the top 10 New Years Resolutions:

1. Spend more time with family and friends *

2. Exercise more*

3. Lose weight**

4. Quit smoking

5. Enjoy Life More*

6. Quit Drinking

7. Get out of debt/ Save money**

8. Learn something new*

9. Help others*

10. Get Organized**

I have starred those that I need to work on from this list..... bit daunting isn't it? Easier to imagine failing rather than see myself succeeding....hmmmm

In a NY Times article Dr Oz recommends: "Whatever your resolution, commit to doing it for at least two weeks. Two weeks is what your brain needs to reprocess the way it makes decisions.”

(Two weeks, I can do that!)

Another recommendation for success, break the larger goal up into smaller, more manageable goals . And reward yourself when you do reach a small step!

Rewards?? I can do THAT!

How about:

NO?  Not exactly in line with resolution #3.....

How about this? It's fruit?! 

Okay..... I'll think of something else!

On PsychCentral they offer these 6 steps towards keeping those resolutions for 2010:

1.Be realistic (What?! I can't  lose 50 pounds in a week?)

2. Stick with your plan

3. Find a buddy to work with

4. Focus on the positive ( I CAN do this!)

5. Resolutions are not punishments, but opportunities

6. Try, try again (we all make mistakes sometimes)

Good Luck!