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Ask Amy: Tips for Maintaining New Year's Resolutions

Columnist Amy Dickinson advises on achievable goals, use of technology, and 'habit stacking' to help keep resolutions.

  • Amy Dickinson, known as 'Ask Amy', provides advice on how to maintain New Year's resolutions.
  • She suggests taking small, achievable steps towards larger goals, such as eating vegan three times a week or abstaining from alcohol during the workweek.
  • Utilizing technology, like fitness apps or audiobooks, can help motivate and track progress.
  • Amy recommends 'habit stacking', a method of pairing existing habits with new ones, such as drinking a cup of water for every cup of coffee consumed.
  • She emphasizes the importance of self-forgiveness when setbacks occur and encourages readers to adjust their goals if necessary.
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