New Years Resolutions - An Engineering Approach

Hugh Pickens writes “Four out of five public who assemble New Year’s resolutions will eventually break them and a third won’t even compose it to the end of January says the NY Times. But experts say the real problem is that folks produce the wrong resolutions. The typical resolution often reflects a general desire. To engineer better behavior, it is more productive to focus on a specific goal. ‘”Many clients form broad resolutions, but I advise them to

focus the goals so that they are not overwhelmed,” says Lisa R. Young. “Small and tangible one-day-at-a-time goals work best.”‘

Here are some resolutions that experts say can work: To lose weight, resolve to split an entree with your dining partner when dining out. To improve your fitness, wear a pedometer and monitor your daily activity. To improve family life, resolve to play with your kids at least one […]

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