5 Step Plan to keeping your Resolutions

OK, it's that time of year again when we've all made promises to ourselves that we know we won't keep - to lose weight, get fit, drink less or stop smoking. 
How many years have these been your list of resolutions?
Statistically only 1 in 10 of us will achieve our goals!
So what's the point of even making these resolutions and how can we actually achieve them?
1. Start by making just one achievable goal only.  Don't make a list of 2, 3 or 4 things, just concentrate on one thing that is absolutely achievable and is something that you really want to do.
2. Break it down into manageable steps, so if your goal is to run a 5k challenge, Step 1 might be running around the block; Step 2:  running around the block without stopping; Step 3: running around the block faster; Step 4: running around the block twice
3. Get support.  Tell your friends and family what you’re doing and ask them to support you.  You’re more likely to achieve your goals if you have support.  Join a club where you will find lots of other people with the same interest who can support you.
4. Every night, as you go to sleep, think about all the things that have been good about your day, especially about your goal.
5. Don’t beat yourself up in you have a bad day!  You’re human, it happens, it’s only a temporary setback and you can get back on-track quickly again.  Don’t give up!
Whatever your resolution if you can stick with it for 4 weeks, you’re more likely to continue with it and the benefits to you will be huge.