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How to keep your New Year's Resolutions

By Zhang Ling (China Daily)
Updated: 2009-12-22 11:52

As 2009 draws to a close, many of us are starting to decide on our New Year's Resolution. Several young ladies, I expect, will choose to lose 5 pounds again, while others might want to improve their finances or change jobs.

Whatever you want, make sure to stick it out. I have heard many friends complain about previous resolutions because they are tired of attempts that never seem to go anywhere. So here are some of my suggestions:

As the old proverb goes, "It is hard to change one's nature." When you make your New Year's Resolution, first ask yourself, "Why you want to do it?"

Simply put, you should understand the motivation behind it. I would like to take my personal experience as an example.

I choose to love my body, because showing love to your body is the ultimate goal. Therefore, instead of losing weight as many young women desire, I choose to pay more attention to my body.

Second, try to create an environment that is conducive to success.

Do not build on your weakness. Additionally, do not start with things you can't or are not willing to do.

I hate jogging, but I gradually found that I love yoga because it not only helps relieve stress, but also increases the awareness of our own body. So now I do yoga once a week.

Last but not least, concentrate on just a few important things. Don't try to take on too many challenges, as you will just get frustrated if it happens.

Finally, don't forget to reward yourself for reaching every milestone.

So, what are the resolutions for 2010? Looking forward to a new year and a new you, of course!