Over 50 per cent of our New Year鈥檚 resolutions fail.
That鈥檚 because too many resolutions are based on societal standards, not what鈥檚 best for the individual, according to experts.
Keep your goals specific, for example, 鈥淚 want to lose 10 pounds鈥� instead of, 鈥淚 want to lose weight.鈥�
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Keeping track of your progress in a journal can help you stay motivated, but don鈥檛 forget that you can take your time.
If you鈥檙e trying to break a habit, it鈥檚 a good idea to identify the 鈥渃ue鈥� that triggers the habit. For example, checking social media because you feel lonely. 鈥淪mall number theory鈥� can help you stick to your guns.
And of course, instead of thinking about how much further you have to go, celebrate your progress - no matter how small.
The Canadian Press
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