Be specific - When a goal is too general, it's hard to notice or keep track of your progress, which can be discouraging. Rather than making your resolution to "read more," make your goal more specific.  Instead, resolve to "read for at least 15 minutes every evening before bed."  To get even more specific, curate a list of books you are genuinely excited to start reading. 

Make it Meaningful - Write down WHY you chose your goal and why it's important. Make sure your resolution is internally motivated and not something you feel pressured to do. The more you connect your goal to feelings of happiness, the easier it will be to keep. Resolutions don't need to feel like punishments.  Write down all the ways this resolution will make you feel good.

Celebrate Progress - A little positive re-enforcement can go a long way.  Give yourself a personal high-five when you see progress or start to notice your resolution becoming a habit. Depending on what your resolution is, it may be helpful to keep a journal or take progress photos to help keep you inspired. 

Make it an Add-On Habit - You probably already have a daily routine of when you do things like take the dog out or make a cup of coffee.  Make your new resolution a daily habit by adding it to your routine.  Instead of just taking the dog out, you might add-on taking a walk.  Or add-on drinking a glass of water while you wait for your coffee to brew.

Next time you're feeling groggy, it may be a sign you need a glass of water.  Unfortunately, drinking water doesn't always feel simple.  Over 95% of cities use chlorine and chloramines to disinfect tap water. This can make your water taste bad or dry out your skin and hair. Buying bottled water adds up and scientists are concerned about the presence of micro-plastic found in bottled water. Considering how important drinking water is for your health, it might be time to get a whole house water system. Step up your hydration game with a water system certified to filter out chlorine, chloramines and dirt.  With clean water flowing through your entire home, you’ll have no excuse.  

Alternating between cardio, weights, yoga or something low impact like swimming, challenges your muscles in new ways.  A workout buddy, even if it’s just a daily check-in text is another great way to stick with your resolution.  It’s nice to brag (or complain) to a friend as you build toward your fitness goals.

The blue light that emanates from your phone and computer screen suppresses the production of melatonin in your body.  If you can't give up your screen time before bed, try wearing blue light blocking glasses. 

Start by paying attention to how the food you eat makes you feel. How does it affect your body and mood?  If you are honest with yourself, you may find that eating a lot of sugar or simple carbs makes you feel energetically volatile or sluggish.  Pay attention to your cravings.  Do you really want a cookie?  Or is your body actually telling you it's tired and maybe what you really need is a glass of water.  If you want to reduce the amount of meat you eat, try adopting meatless Mondays (or whatever day you want).  This is a fun way to expand your go-to recipes to include more plant-based meals.  If your goal is to get control over a demanding sweet tooth, start by looking at ingredients. You may be surprised how many things contain sugar - even if you don't think of them as desserts.