"How to Keep a New Year's Resolution "

: quitting smoking, actually going to the gym you joined last year. British researchers have some gender-specific tips on how to follow through with those plans. They say men should set specific goals. Women increase their odds of staying on track when they share their resolutions. The study showed they benefit from the encouragement of others. Both sexes need all the help they can get when it comes to keeping their New Year's promises. Researchers found that at the end of the year, roughly one in 10 people actually manage to fulfill their resolutions.