It’s January and, like a majority of people around the world, you’ve probably resolved to change something this year. This year you’re going to lose weight, eat better, read more books...

But what if this year is different? What if this is the year that you not only make New Year’s resolutions, you keep them?

CCP’s crack team of Behavior Change Experts is pleased to offer our simple guide to keeping resolutions, based on field-tested models and extensive experience. Want to make lasting change in your life? Read on!

Step 1: Gather Information

Before you dive headfirst into your resolution, you must engage in some basic research. Define the change you’d like to see. What will you need to do to attain your desired goal? Suppose you, like most people, have...