Are Common New Year Resolutions Just Positive Thinking "Gone Wrong?" Five Steps to Avoid Failure
As the new year unfolds, many people take the new calendar date as a symbol of starting over. Common new year resolutions such as losing weight, joining a gym and drinking less alcohol try to gain a foothold in many people's lives.
According to the U.S. Government, the twelve most common new year resolutions are as follows:
1. Drink Less Alcohol
2. Get a Better Education
3. Get a Better Job
4. Get Fit
5. Lose Weight
6. Manage Debt
7. Manage Stress
8. Quit Smoking Now
9. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
10. Save Money
11. Take a Trip
12. Volunteer to Help Others
These resolutions are filled with good intentions. However, since the failure rate of new year resolutions hovers between 50-97%, it makes one ask,