怎样才能做事不半途而废呢?

又是一个新年。回首2010，你是不是还剩下很多计划没有完成、又担心自己新制定的计划坚持不下去呢？来听听专家的建议，计划其实不在大，关键要能脚踏实地走下去！

Everyone has a new years resolution; whether it's to stop smoking, spending more time with the family, or simply dieting. So VideoJug asked leading life coach Dr Sally Ann Law for advice on how to stick to a New Year's resolution. Watch the video to learn more...

每个人都有一个新年计划，如戒烟、多陪陪家人或只是节食减肥。所以VideoJug请来了最佳生活教练Sally Ann Law博士来告诉你如何坚持自己的新年计划。

Step 1: You will need 你将需要

resolution 一个决心
a friend 一位朋友
will power 意志力

Step 2: Just another day 只是另一天

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.

新年的每一天不过是另一天而已，所以不必太强调一个崭新的生活和计划，把新年看成一个新起点就好了。

Step 3: Choose your resolution 选择你的计划

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.

选择一些可以实现的目标，不可好高骛远，不切实际的计划只会蚕食你的积极性。

Step 4: Write it down 写下你的计划

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.

奋笔疾书、激扬文字，以示决心。——好啦好啦，我也知道写计划不是重点，重点是写了也坚持不下去嘛。

Step 5: Get some support 需要支持

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.

把你的决心告诉一位信任的朋友，让他（她）时刻监督你。

Step 6: Review your progress 回望你的进步

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.

把计划分为几个阶段，每隔一段时间就回顾一下自己的进步。永远记住：微小的调整将是成功的关键。

Step 7: Make more resolutions 定下更多计划

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.

发现自己能坚守计划是不是一件很令人沾沾自喜的事呢？那就一鼓作气再增添几个决心吧。

Step 8: Celebrate 庆祝

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!

适时地庆祝自己的成功，不过可别和你的计划相违背哦。比如你的决心是戒酒，那庆祝时可别用一杯红酒犒劳自己。

Step 9: Keep going 再接再厉继续前行

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.