Resolutions: How Are You Doing?

This time of year we see numerous stories on New Year's Resolutions. However, when is the last time you noticed follow-ups in June? I think if we were reminded of our commitments throughout the year, we'd have a better success rate. It's said most resolutions are forgotten by the end of January!

As I was doing this year's "What's Bugging You" piece on keeping resolutions, a woman in Norwalk told me she never keeps resolutions so she never makes them. She also says she feels it's gimmicky. I think that's the key. We slosh champagne, we laugh and make resolutions for the New Year. However, they're not taken seriously.

For the past couple of years I've spoken with Stratford resident Dr. Donald Wetmore of the Productivity Institute for advice on keeping resolutions. He says he spend the first week of every year developing his game plan for his goals and resolutions. For instance, he says you can't succeed at saving money if you don't map out exactly how you are going to do it. 

So what are you going to do this year? I've created this web poll to see what most SAY they will do. I'll check back with you in June to see HOW you are doing.

While you are devising strategies to keep your resolutions, here are some links to facts related to and the history ofNew Year's Resolutions.