realistic New Years resolutions

Where has the year gone? There are only 9 days left of 2013! And only 3 days to go until Christmas day!
I'm sure you are all sorted for Christmas now, and thinking about what your New Years resolutions will be, But did you know that only 8% of people actually stick to them? The main reason being they are too vague and we try and stick to too many!

Every year people make the same old resolutions, with the top ones being; lose weight, spend less, save more, stay healthy, less stress, help others and quit smoking. How many years in a row have you tried to keep to one of these, and failed by February?

Here are a few easy to stick to resolutions, that i think anyone could keep!

The key for keeping your New Years resolutions is simple, be realistic!
If you are a smoker, don't kid yourself into thinking it's going to be easy, and you can quit cold turkey! Instead, aim at cutting down one cigarette each day, and the process will be much easier.
If you are an unhealthy person, and want to start exercising, don't suddenly think that you can run a marathon! Why not join a weekly class in something that interests you? There are so many fitness classes out there now, pole dancing, kickboxing, whatever takes your fancy, if you sign up for a class it's more motivating to go! Plus you will meet other like minded people in your position!

If all else fails, and you still don't think you can stick anything out, all year long, why not take part in Cancer Researches Dryathlon? Sign up by the 1st, to get your fundraising pack, and give up alcohol for the month of January whilst raising money for cancer research!

This year, why not try and stick to just one New Years resolution? And one that won't be too hard to stick at! Don't make it a chore, and don't think of it as something you have to work at. Just make it a lifestyle change!

I hope that with this small guide, the start to your 2014 sees you happy, healthy and motivated!

See you on the other side,

xoxo