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The best way to stick to one New Year's resolution? Make several.
Posted on Dec 31st 2007 12:04AM by Chris Sparling
Want to make sure that you stick to your New Year's resolution this year? Try making several.
Based on research from a study out of Baylor College, setting many goals that reinforce each other is apparently the best way to ensure their achievement. In the study, one group of test subjects set the following three goals for themselves: exercise more, consume less sodium, and quit smoking. A second group of test subjects attempted to reach only one of these goals. After the designated eighteen month time period, the results were quite clear; taking on multiple related goals increases the likelihood that you'll realize them by as much as 20 percent.
Taking this research into account, you may want to make more than one New Year's resolution after all, as it seemingly will help you see them all to fruition.
