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Forget New Year’s Resolutions

In a few days millions of people are going to start seriously thinking about their New Year’s resolutions. But all the evidence suggests they’re wasting their time. Before you make any resolutions for 2009, read this article on New Year’s Resolutions….

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One Response to “Forget New Year’s Resolutions”

  1. Andrus Says:
    December 24th, 2008 at 10:01 am

    There are a few things that have proven to significantly increase the chances of keeping your (New Year’s) resolutions.

    First, make it public. The more friends (or enemies) know you want to quit smoking or get a new job, the better. Peer pressure can be a good thing.

    Secondly it helps to have a financial incentive. If you know you will lose a hundred dollars when you light that cigarette, will you still do it?

    And then there are no-brainers like the need to be specific and have a definite date in mind.

    Myself and a few friends took all of the above and created http://www.pledgehammer.com on our free time. Not only does it help to make and keep resolutions, it also helps charities raise more money via donations. Would be great to get more people to try it out and hear your feedback.

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