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It’s Jan. 1 and your annual New Year’s resolution never seems to survive past the first month. Keeping a New Year’s resolution always seems like a difficult job to pursue, but consistency, time, and motivation are three things that can make completing any New Year’s resolution more useful.

New Year’s resolutions add a positive aspect to life. The majority of resolutions set are to promote a change towards a healthier lifestyle. According to proactivechange.com, research states that among the top New Year’s resolutions are losing weight, exercising, quitting smoking, managing money better, and reducing debt.

Setting a resolution that is more meaningful to you will make your ability to complete it easier. Having a strong and personal reason behind your goal allows automatic drive and motivation to achieving your goal.

New Year’s resolutions are set by millions of people across the world. They’re useful because the end results are rewarding. Having a New Year’s resolution gives people something to work for and look forward to. With a New Year’s resolution, many people learn how to set goals and work towards them.

Keeping track of your success and staying committed to your resolution will motivate you to continue towards fulfilling your goal. New Year’s resolutions are specifically profitable when you remain strong minded and focused on your goal.

Seeing the ambition most people have to set a New Year’s resolution shows that they realize a time for change. Not only do they want to improve themselves, but they may also want to make a difference in the world.

The best part about making a New Year’s resolution is the satisfaction of accomplishment. Knowing that despite the constant challenges, with determination your resolution has been fulfilled.

Brianna George is a Photographer/ Copy Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com.