January 1st marks the start of a fresh new year and millions of people will be looking to make a positive change. Some recurring themes of New Year resolutions include:

• “I want to focus on improving my health and fitness goals this year”
• “I want to quit smoking/drink less alcohol”
• “I want to get organised for this year and save more money”
• “This year, I want to spend more time with my family and friends”
• “I want to learn a new skill in my personal/professional life”

Many resolutions fail because it is not the right resolution for that person, some reasons include:

• The resolution is too vague
• There is no accountability 
• There is no realistic plan to achieve the resolution
• The resolution is based on what somebody else is telling them to change
• Peer pressure