{"102871":{"#nid":"102871","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Making Resolutions That Last","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EHannah Earle\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSecond-year, Management Major\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENew Year\u0027s resolutions are often the victims of abandonment. Half of the time, it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s because they\u00e2\u0080\u0099re unrealistic. The other half of the time, they weren\u00e2\u0080\u0099t real commitments to begin with. Let\u00e2\u0080\u0099s face it, changing your daily routine and altering your lifestyle is tough. So how can you make resolutions that work? Here are some easy tips on to help you set and achieve attainable goals for the next year.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBe realistic.\u003C\/strong\u003E In setting your goal, make sure it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s both a challenge and attainable. If it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s too little of a change, you\u00e2\u0080\u0099re more likely to forget about it or blow it off. However, if it puts too much on your plate, it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s easy to become discouraged and give up.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETake small steps.\u003C\/strong\u003E Rome wasn\u00e2\u0080\u0099t built in a day! Take your time. Think practically about tangible steps to take toward your goal in the beginning.Find ways to test yourself and set dates or checkpoints. Easing into and preparing for change will make it last much longer.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStay encouraged.\u003C\/strong\u003E Support from your family and friends will make all the difference! Ask them to check up on you and to push you towards your goal. However, don\u00e2\u0080\u0099t forget that you are your own best advocate. What inspired you to make this New Year\u00e2\u0080\u0099s resolution? Focus on your motivation when you\u00e2\u0080\u0099re discouraged! Trust that you had good reason to make it a goal in the first place.\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJoin a Program.\u003C\/strong\u003E If exercise and a healthy lifestyle are in your resolutions this year, the Campus Recreation Center offers a variety of programs to assist you in reaching your goals. The \u0022New Year, New You\u0022 program in January offers students the ability to join a program at their fitness levels and reach their goals by partnering with a personal trainer or joining their group fitness program. For more information, visit the CRC\u00e2\u0080\u0099s website at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.crc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ewww.crc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E!\n\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStay strong! You should have to work for your accomplishments. It is okay to fail as long as you keep trying to reach your goals.\n\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"New Year\u0027s resolutions are often the victims of abandonment. Half of the time, it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s because they\u00e2\u0080\u0099re unrealistic. The other half of the time, they weren\u00e2\u0080\u0099t real commitments to begin with. Let\u00e2\u0080\u0099s face it, changing your daily routine and altering your lifestyle is tough. So how can you make resolutions that work? Here are some easy tips on to help you set and achieve attainable goals for the next year.","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Don\u0027t let your New Year\u0027s resolutions fall short."}],"uid":"27164","created_gmt":"2012-01-10 01:00:00","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:11:17","author":"Rachael Pocklington","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2012-01-10T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2012-01-10T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"1298","name":"Parent and Family Programs"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"7757","name":"parking and transportation"},{"id":"9609","name":"parking permits"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cstrong\u003ERachael Pocklington\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EParents Program\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/contact\/index.html?id=rpocklington3\u0022\u003EContact Rachael Pocklington\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E404-385-3920\u003C\/strong\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["rachael.pocklington@vpss.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}