2008 New Year’s Resolution Made Easy
December 30, 2007
Most of us will make a New Year’s resolution. Some will decide to quit smoking or lose weight but only one in 10 of them will succeed, say researchers.
According to UK psychologists report all is not lost. It is possible to boost the chances of success in seeing the resolution reach a happy ending. 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.
The key for everyone is not to 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.
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.
Source: Agencies.
This was a scientific approach to the whole understanding and sticking to the New Year’s resolution. My two cents to this is – decide on how important it is for you to make the change. It could a simple thing like “Controlling your anger” If you decide that this year you will not turn red each time someone crosses you, then remind yourself constantly of your resolution. Words like “Be calm”, “Control” or any such terms that will help you remain calm should be used.
Make up your mind that you will not lose your temper no matter what, will really work if you seriously want to do it. Such practices used to give up any vice like smoking, drinking or gambling will definitely work but you need understand the mechanics of your own habits and traits.
So best of luck and here is wishing all our readers a very Happy And Prosperous New Year from all of us at An Abyss Of Imagination. We hope you will continue visiting our blog and encourage us with your feedback and suggestions.
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