重新制定一年的新计划了!－New Year's Resolution（往期回顾）

I’m planning to learn another language.

I’ve decided to start a company.

I’m determined to lose weight (to drop a dresssize) this year.

I’m going to spend more time with my family.

Quit something/doing something

I’ve decided to quit social media.   

I’m going to quit drinking.    (Dry January)

Cut down on something

I’m planning to cut down on carbs thisyear.   

Top New Year’s Resolution Ideas

Stop procrastinating                戒掉拖延症

Spend more quality time with the peoplethat matter   和在乎的人多点优质时光

Stay in shape                             保持身材

Drink in moderation                 适度饮酒

Learn to dress with style          提升衣品

Get over an ex                           忘掉前任

Find a significant other            找到你重要的另一半

Learn to let go of grudges        放下怨恨

Volunteer and give more to charity    多做义工，多支持慈善事业

Become more self-reliant         更多依靠自己

Face your insecurities               直面你的不安全感

SMART principles in making plans

设定有效计划的SMART法则

S- Specific            具体

M-Measurable   可量化

A-Attainable       可以实现

R-Relevant           与其它人生目标有相关性

T-Time-bound      有时间节点

e.g. I am going to read 10 articles from the Economist every week and write down/learn 5 expressions from each article,because this will improve my style of writing in English and keep up-to-datewith world affairs and new development. I will set aside 30 minutes to do thiseveryday and try to read about 2 articles a day.