Why are they so difficult?

I was in my classroom today working on a writing project for my students.  They are going to be writing their own New Year's resolutions.  While making up the lesson plan, I couldn't help but think about my own New Year's resolutions.  There have been many things that I feel I can improve on.  But I think the point of a New Year's resolution is to look at all the things that you need to improve on and then pick a few.

Many people create resolutions, but fail to keep/meet them.  I believe that this happens for a few reasons.  One, they set unrealistic goals.  Two, they don't write the progress that they have made down.  Three, because they don't see the progress that they have made (however small) they believe that they won't achieve their goal, so they give up.  AND Four, saying you want to change something is much easier than  actually do it.  These reasons, I feel, are why people fall short of achieving their resolutions. 

So this leads me to my own resolutions: Eating healthier,  working out more, watching less TV, staying more connected with old friends, .......

I am going to have to think about this a little bit.  My resolution(s) to come next time.  Until then, I want you to tell me what your resolutions are.  Drop a comment.  Thanks

Mr. Ryan