Surely, New Year's resolutions is not something new or strange

to anyone. Each and every one of us must have been through

this: whether it is to quit smoking, or have a more balanced

diet, or start saving money. How many of us can boast actual

success as a result of such resolutions? Unfortunately, the data

show a grim reality: as few as less than 10% manage to keep

them for more than several months. Now, why is that, you

might wonder? According to Mr. Mark Griffiths, professor of

behavioural addiction, it is easy for people to "fall into bad

habits" and, on trying to give up such habits, "it is easy to

relapse". According to Mr. Griffiths, people do not stick to

their resolutions mainly because they set too many of them or

they are unrealistic and can thus not be achieved. It is easy to

soon feel burdened and overwhelmed unless you take one step

at a time, and set realistic goals. Furthermore, such people may

also be "victims of false hope syndrome". (unrealistic

expectations of self-change). What is it that separates the chaff

from the wheat, though? And how does one go about staying

on the right track? Join us and you will find not only how

such goals can be set to last, but also how to go about them

so as to fulfil your goals and achieve your resolutions.