We’re all busy people, and there’s no doubt that it’s difficult to stick to our goals, especially when it comes to things that demand willpower to work towards, like eating healthier. The key here is that you have a limited supply of willpower, and when it’s gone it’s tough to stay motivated to do the hard things, even if they’re good for us. The solution? Pay yourself now to bolster your motivation later. More »
If you made New Year resolutions, chances are that if you’re not already failing, you will be soon. In the end, most people do. I know I fail. What’s worse, you’re probably undermining your resolutions and don’t even know it. Here’s how I put an end to my resolution sabotage. More »
Whether you’ve made fresh resolutions for the new year or you’re just looking for a tool that can help reinforce your existing commitments, the web is full of goal tracking apps and systems. Here are five of the best of those services, based on your nominations. More »
Resolutions are a yearly tradition. Unfortunately, so is failing to keep them. In fact, 81 per cent of resolutions fail within two years. In this post, we’re going to walk through the basics of how to make a resolution that sticks, then apply those ideas to five of the most common types of resolutions. More »
Most new year’s resolutions are doomed to failure, either because they’re vague and difficult to accomplish, aren’t real goals or are lacking a plan to get from here to there. iDoneThis is a new web app that takes your goals and habits you want to build, reminds you to work towards them daily or weekly (you can choose), and puts you on a virtual team of people with similar goals so you can work together and support each other. More »
Almost half of all Americans set new year’s resolutions every year, yet only 10 per cent of them are successful. Why is it so difficult to achieve personal goals, and how can you optimise your chances for success this year? We dug deeper and found some scientifically-supported techniques you can use to increase your chances for success in 2012. More »
Many popular New Year resolutions such as “lose 10 kilograms” or “run a marathon” are actually goals, not resolutions. If there is a specific achievement it’s a goal, while permanent changes to your life are resolutions since you keep doing them every day and not just until a specific achievement is reached. More »
We’ve shared a number of tips on how to make lasting resolutions during the new year, but if you’re at a loss for good resolutions this year, here are some good ones that are surprisingly easy to keep. More »
New Year’s resolutions often fail because of a lack of planning. Antiresolution is a fun webapp that will help you transform vague statements like “lose weight” into simple, concrete steps that can help you be healthier in the new year. More »
New Year’s resolutions are tough to keep even when you make them simple and easy. If you’re struggling, the Wall Street Journal recommends trying to get your loved ones pick your resolutions for you. More »
