• Get Specific: Do you know the biggest mistake people make when creating resolutions? They're too vague, like, "I want to relax more." A powerful resolution always answers the question, "How?" How will I relax more? Here's a better resolution: "I plan to relax more so I'll start each day with 5 minutes of deep breathing, or I'll listen to soothing music each night before bed." Now you're on your way!
• Write It Down: Keep track of your successes, whether it's going for a brisk walk or adding veggies to your dinner. By documenting your progress on paper, you'll see how well you're doing, and that gives you momentum.
• Plan for Slip-Ups: Change is often one step forward, two steps back. Successful people know this so they don't give up if they mess up. Instead, they plan for it. One strategy is to enlist the help of family or friends for slip- ups. For example, if you want to save $100 a month, you can say, "Chris, if I want to buy something frivolous, can you say, 'Do you really need that?'"

About Dr. Darlene Mininni
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Dr. Darlene Mininni is the host of "The Dr. Darlene Mininni Show" on Clear Channel Radio KTLK in Los Angeles and the author of The Emotional Toolkit. She is also a contributing feature host of "Here's What's In My Emotional Toolkit" on XM- Radio's Pink Channel and creator of UCLA's acclaimed emotional education course.>br
She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a Masters degree in Public Health. Through her keynotes, writing and one-day workshops, Dr. Mininni teaches people of all ages practical strategies to boost their happiness, health and longevity. Woman's World Magazine describes her emotional toolkit as "Cutting-edge advice...that really works." She's appeared on CNN, NPR and PBS and been quoted in SELF, COSMO, Woman's Day, Marie Claire, Ladies Home Journal and Prevention.