How to Stick to , Your New Year's Resolutions.br Over 50 of our New Year's br resolutions fail.br That's because too many resolutions are based on societal standards, not what's best for the individual.br Keep your goals specific. For example, "I want to lose 10 pounds" instead of "I want to lose weight.".br Keeping track of your progress in a journal can help you stay motivated.br Take your time. Getting impatient with yourself can cause you to give up.br If you're trying to break a habit, it's a good idea to identify the "cue" that triggers the habit.br For example, checking social media br because you feel lonely. .br "Small number theory" can help br you stick to your guns.