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Step 1: You will need （你需要决心，朋友和毅力）
a resolution
a friend
will power

Step 2: Just another day（当作一个起点）
The first thing you need to realise when making your resolution is that New Year's day is just another day. Don't put too much emphasis on it being a brand new start or the day your life will change because this probably isn't the case. Think of it more as a catalyst for change and a jumping off point.

Step 3: Choose your resolution（制定你的计划）
Review the different areas in your life and think about what is working as well as what isn't. Instead of picking the same old resolutions that you can never seem to keep, like losing weight, giving up smoking or winning an award, choose an area that you know needs improvement rather than a radical change. Think long term and make sure it's something you can realistically see happening.
For instance, perhaps you don't see enough of your friends or you never ring your mum. Working on these seemingly simple things may be more rewarding in the long run.

Step 4: Write it down（写在纸上）
Once you have decided on your resolution, write it down. You could even make a contract with yourself stating what you will set out to do and sign it to make it official.

Step 5: Get some support（获得朋友的支出）
Tell a friend who you trust about your resolution. They will provide you with support and keep you focused on your goal. And if you are wavering at all, their support will ensure you don't give up just in case you feel like a quitter.

Step 6: Review your progress（监督自己的进程）
Break your resolution down into stages so you can track your progress. Look back after a couple of months and see what you're doing right. Try to fix anything that you're doing wrong. For instance, if your resolution was to go to the gym three evenings a week, perhaps you haven't been sticking to it because you always work late. Try going in the mornings instead. Making a minor adjustment could be the key to success.

Step 7: Make more resolutions（做其他的决定）
When you are doing well at keeping your resolution, you may discover that you are feeling better about other areas of your life too. Going to the gym may lead you to cut out smoking too. Similarly, if you have given up something as part of your resolution, try to find a pleasant and diversionary substitute to keep your mind occupied. Quitting smoking may encourage you to exercise more.

Step 8: Celebrate（庆祝自己的成功）
Remember to celebrate your successes, but make sure the way you celebrate doesn't go against your resolution. If you cut down on drinking alcohol, it's best not to reward yourself with a glass of wine. Instead, treat yourself to those shoes you've had your eye on or tickets to a play you've been dying to see. You deserve it!

Step 9: Keep going（坚持）
Why stop now when you've done this well? Extend the timeline of your resolution and work it into your everyday routine. By next year, you'll be more than ready to face your next challenge.

词汇讲解

【词汇讲解】

1.jump off 跳下来，开始

如：Don't jump off the deep and. I was just trying to be helpful.
不要这么粗暴地和我说话, 我只是想帮一下忙。

Don't jump off a train when it's on the move.
火车未停稳时万勿跳下.

2.quitter n. 对工作半途而废的人; （尤指对职责）不善始善终的人

如：I've asked you to do this for me because I know you're not a quitter.
我要求你为我做这件事, 因为我知道你做事不虎头蛇尾.

3.diversionary adj. 使转换注意, 牵制的

如：One engaged in diversionary, disruptive, or subversive activities.
背离既定路线者; 阴谋破坏者采用不同路线, 进行分裂或从事破坏活动的人

4.occupied adj. 已被占的, 已居住的

如：Our army had liberated many occupied areas.
我们的军队解放了许多地区。

Is that seat occupied?
那个座位有人吗？

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