Welcome to the beginning of the year.  The time where we all swear we will change something in our lives:  aka, New Year’s Resolutions.

Forbes says that only 8% of people keep their resolutions.  So why make them?  I say don’t bother.

Instead of vague promises to “lose weight, eat more healthy, or quit smoking,” — Lifehacker suggests to be more specific on just one or two small items.  For instance:

• “Lose weight” becomes “workout three days a week.”
• “Eat more healthy” becomes “log my meals during the weekdays.”
• “Quit smoking” becomes “cut back on one cigarette each week.”

Are you getting it?  Resolutions are stupid because they are unattainable.  Setting goals and changing habits a little bit at a time?  I’m all for that.  — [eric]

Lifehacker:  The New Year’s Resolutions Most Likely To Fail — And What To Do Instead