It’s easy to make them, and often easier to break them!
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovannaContributorAccording to the Cleveland Clinic, Research indicates that it is easier to start a behavior than to stop one. So instead of resolving to quit something, instead resolve to doing something else.Psychologist Susan Albers reminds us to set realistic ‘livable goals. Choosing an unrealistic, unsustainable goal sets the stage for failure. Your resolution should reflect an activity or behavior you can do for the long term.Be specific. Vague goals like “exercise more,” “drink less” and “cut back on sugar” are impossible to quantify. Instead, it’s important to set small, actionable goals that are well-defined.Stay flexible. There can be a downside to setting very specif