It's a new year already?!

Every year 40-45% of adults in America will make at least one New Year's Resolution. After the first week, 75% will maintain their resolution and after 6 months, 46% will have maintained their resolutions.
While many people won't follow through with their resolve, research indicates that those who specifically make resolutions are 10 times more likely to achieve their goals than those who do not make resolutions. New Year's resolvers and comparable nonresolvers interested in changing a problem were followed for six months via telephone interviews. Resolvers reported higher rates of success than nonresolvers; at six months, 46% of the resolvers were continuously successful compared to 4% of the nonresolvers.


What are some ways you can help ensure your own success?
-Write it down! It'll be easier to track your goals
-Keep your resolutions to a minimum. Too many and you'll be overwhelmed and lose momentum
-If you mess up, try again!
-Forgive yourself. If you get off course, review your plan and make necessary adjustments
-Involve others. Friends and family can help keep you accountable
-Reward yourself! When you've met your goal positive reinforcement will make it easier to continue improving yourself


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Happy New Year!!

:) Amy Strock, D.C.

Source:
Auld Lang Syne: Success predictors, change processes, and self-reported outcomes of New Year's resolvers and nonresolvers, by John C. Norcross, Marci S. Mrykalo, Matthew D. Blagys , University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology, Volume 58, Issue 4 (2002).