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It’s resolution time again! In the next week or so, many Americans will once again travel down a well-worn path paved with bold and hastily conceived resolutions for the new year. It is a well-intentioned exercise with lots of initial enthusiasm and promise.
Making a resolution is a simple task. Staying committed is quite another story. To be successful with your resolution, Alan Marlatt, director of Addictive Behaviors Research Center at Washington University, suggests the following:
• Have a strong initial commitment to make a change.
• Have coping strategies to deal with problems that may come up.
• Keep track of your progress.
Further keys to successfully improve your chances are, first of all, to be realistic. Establish one or two reasonable goals. Write down your goals and action plan. Determine what you will have to sacrifice. Be determined and minimize excuses. Be consistent — no cheating. If you fall, get up and start again.
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