Resolutions require more than just willpower says The Wall Street Journal.
In order to really change your behavior, you must learn to change the way your brain responds to old habits.
Training yourself mentally by breaking small habits–like using your less dominant hand or improving your posture–can make sticking to the big goals easier.
Giving yourself milestones and rewarding yourself when they’re achieved is another strategy. And planning in advance for setbacks is a good way to avoid them all together.
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