10 days later

So - how are your own New Year's resolutions doing ?

We're 10 days into the new year.  Who has fallen off the wagon, or already indulged in that thing you said you would do moderately.  Been to the gym daily as promised, or already shed those pesky 5 pounds ...

I suspect not.

That's ok.  Resolutions aren't intended to be kept, they are too lightweight in the sense that often to make really big life changing decisions and stick to them requires some real thought, a basis in reality in how we really live our lives and some sacrifices.  The significance of the calendar change in and of itself often isn't enough motivation for many of us.

If you still want to change things, think about the whole situation and then decide the timelines, the metrics to determine success and look at the bigger picture of what you're really trying to do.  Is it viable, or not.  Don't over-reach, or at least don't over-reach and then beat yourself up about falling short.  After all, 2015 is only 355 days away.