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Bringing in 2006: The New Year and Resolutions

New Year's is a time when we become introspective. We review the

course of the last year and take inventory of what was good and what

was bad. What there could be more of in our lives. What we can do less

with as well.

New Year's resolutions provide an opportunity for psychologists to

study self-initiated behavior change and glean effective strategies

for positive change at any time of the year. According to Dr.

Norcross, Professor at Univeristy of Scranton, losing weight, quitting

smoking and exercising more regularly are the three top New Year's

resolutions. These resolutions account for nearly three-fourths of the

goals adults undertake on January 1st.

Studies on resolutions have shown us that while nearly 60 percent of

people will drop their resolutions by the six-month mark, those who

make resolutions are still 10 times more likely to successfully change

their behavior than those who do not.

I like these odds.

I'm making three resolutions:

1) To be more fit and healthy

2) Persevere when I feel lost

3) Be more charitable

Wishing you all a fabulous 2006!

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