The key to making meaningful resolutions is setting achievable goals that align with your values and lifestyle. Resolutions don’t have to feel like a chore. Whether you’re looking to improve your health,

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Little, a psychology Ph.D. and assistant professor of leadership and American studies at Christopher Newport University. In a post for Psychology Today, she lays out some things you can do to increase the likelihood that you’ll follow through on your New Year’s resolutions,