如何做出現實的新年決心並堅持下去

Every year people make resolutions like eating healthily or saving money, but not everyone can follow through with them. Here are some practical ways to make your New Year resolutions a reality.

人們每年都會下定諸如飲食健康或省錢的決心，但不是所有人都能堅持下去。以下這些實際的方法可以讓你的新年決心變成現實。

LOSE WEIGHT

減肥

While going for a morning walk or jog has proved to be useful in shedding the extra pounds, it always helps to plan the weight loss. And if you plan your diet and keep track of it, you can realistically lose more weight, per USATODAY. You can also take help of your friends and family to keep your motivation levels up.

雖然早晨起來散步或慢跑已被證明能減掉多餘的肉肉，但爲減肥做出計劃總是有益的。《今日美國》雜誌表示，如果你規劃自己的飲食，並進行記錄，那你就能減重更多。你也可以接受朋友、家人的幫助，使自己更有動力。

START A hobby

找個新愛好

Take up a new hobby to get more out of yourself and life. Learning a new instrument or foreign language, singing or joining a dance class are just a few examples.

找到一個新的愛好，發掘自己和生活的潛能。學習一種新的樂器或一門外語、學習唱歌、跳舞等等。

SAVE MONEY

存錢

Saving a small amount every week is a great idea, but it is easier said than done. For saving on a daily basis, you need to be motivated, have clear targets and insist on them.

每週存一筆錢是一個好主意，但說起來容易做起來難。想要每天都省錢，你需要有極大的動力、有明確的目標，而且你還需要堅持。

Cut DOWN ON ALCOHOL

減少酒精的攝入

Most people know the damaging effects of alcohol and yet find it extremely difficult to rid themselves of the habit. Cutting down, even a drink per week, is a realistic way to start the process. Stick to the resolution by substituting your alcohol with sparkling water or grape juice or by buying smaller glasses to check your intake.

大多數人都知道酒精的危害，但他們卻很難戒酒。減少喝酒，甚至每週只減少一杯，是開始戒酒的現實方法。用蘇打水或葡萄汁或者買小杯的酒（以控制飲酒量）來代替酒飲，是堅持決心的好方法。

QUIT SMOKING

戒菸

Everyone talks about wanting to quit but most are not able to follow through. Addictive as it may be, you can cut down the habit by making a list of your reasons for kicking the butt and using nicotine patches or chewing gum. lists a series of realistic steps that may help you start on the path in the New Year.

每個人都說自己想要戒菸，但大多數人都堅持不了。雖然煙會使人上癮，但你可以列一份戒菸的理由、或使用尼古丁貼膏、嚼口香糖來慢慢戒菸。列出了一系列現實步驟，以幫助你在新的一年開始戒菸。

TRAVEL MORE

多出去走走

It is always good to take a break from work or studies and travel with friends and family to keep the stress levels in check. If your resolution is to travel more, make a bucket list of places you may want to visit, budget your expenses and stop spending on addictions and junk food and use those funds to travel.

暫停工作或學習，與朋友和家人出去旅遊是個好想法，可以讓你很好的控制自己的壓力。如果你的決心是多出去走走，那就列出你的目的地清單、預算自己的開支、不再把錢花在令人上癮的東西和垃圾食品上，把這些錢用在旅行上吧！