MINNEAPOLIS — A new year is about to begin, and you know what that means - new goals and resolutions.
Many will choose long-term goals like quitting smoking, losing weight or saving more money.
But these goals often fizzle out within a month. While 45 percent of Americans make a New Year's resolution, only about 8 percent actually keep it, according to research from the University of Scranton.
So why is this?
A study from the University of Chicago from 2016 points to immediate rewards.
Basically, you're more likely to stick with a goal if you're rewarded more immediately.
So, how can you stick with a resolution?
Focus on the small steps first, then later on shift to the larger goal, researchers from Stanford University said.
Also - set vague goals.
For example, don't say that you want to lose 30 pounds. Instead, aim for a weight range that you want to lose.
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