Surely, New Year's resolutions is not something new or strangeto anyone. Each and every one of us must have been throughthis: whether it is to quit smoking,... > Lire la suite
Surely, New Year's resolutions is not something new or strangeto anyone. Each and every one of us must have been throughthis: whether it is to quit smoking, or have a more balanceddiet, or start saving money. How many of us can boast actualsuccess as a result of such resolutions? Unfortunately, the datashow a grim reality: as few as less than 10% manage to keepthem for more than several months. Now, why is that, youmight wonder? According to Mr. Mark Griffiths, professor ofbehavioural addiction, it is easy for people to "fall into badhabits" and, on trying to give up such habits, "it is easy torelapse". According to Mr. Griffiths, people do not stick totheir resolutions mainly because they set too many of them orthey are unrealistic and can thus not be achieved. It is easy tosoon feel burdened and overwhelmed unless you take one stepat a time, and set realistic goals. Furthermore, such people mayalso be "victims of false hope syndrome". (unrealisticexpectations of self-change). What is it that separates the chafffrom the wheat, though? And how does one go about stayingon the right track? Join us and you will find not only howsuch goals can be set to last, but also how to go about themso as to fulfil your goals and achieve your resolutions.