New Year Resolutions are made each year with great intentions, but how often do people stick to them? With about a week left in 2009, it is time to starting deciding what will be your personal 2010 goals. To get your juices flowing take a look at Wikipedia’s list of the ten most popular goals for Americans:

“Lose weight
Get out of debt
Become more organized
Maintain a diary
Save money
Improve grades
Get a better job
Get fit
Eat right
Get a better education
Drink less alcohol
Quit smoking
Reduce stress
Take a trip
Volunteer to help others
Be less grumpy
Be more independent
Learn something new (such as a foreign language or music)”

Our success rate in keeping true to our resolutions is minimal. What can be done to make your New Year Resolution become a reality?

Break you goal down into smaller chunks of mini-goals and set monthly or quarterly deadlines. This will help you stay on track. If you want to lose 50 pounds this year, aim to lose five pounds per month. Weigh in monthly to keep yourself motivated. Losing five pounds is easier than losing 50.

Some goals have obvious solutions such as, do not buy anything on credit if you goal is to get out of debt.

Other goals may be tougher to achieve such as getting a better job in an economy where so many of us are under employed.

You still have a week to begin planning your realistic New Year’s Resolutions and the best way for YOU to achieve that goal. Set your thought patterns now for implementing your new habits as we enter 2010. Take some time during the holiday to research ideas and information that will help you stay focused to get more of what you want in your life!
Good Luck!