"This year is going to be different." This what Mark told himself every year. Every year made the same resolution. He always said that would start exercising more and eating less. Every he failed to keep his resolution. However, this Mark knew it was going to be different he decided to make changes to his resolution. learned that he should be more specific in goal. This way he can be more focused know exactly where to begin.

Losing weight and more were extremely general. Without a guided path, was less likely to reach his resolution. This he decided to write down that he would at least one mile every day. It was realistic goal for Mark. He also said that would eat at least five fruits a week. was also realistic since Mark used to eat fruits per week at most. As the weeks on, Mark found it easier to keep his . Since he knew what he had to do, was much easier. In the past he would once in a while, and eat a diet sometimes. He did not have a plan on he was going to do.

Now he did well that he increased his goal. He decided do two miles per day and eat seven per week. He felt great about the change was making; he felt happier and healthier. He thought about other things he could do to his health. This resolution inspired him to sleep and also drink more water.