Why do some people keep on repeating the same “New Year’s Resolution” every year? Here are the reasons I’ve identified:    “I will lose weight this year.”   Resolutions are too general and less action-oriented. If you want to lose weight, then enumerate specific action plans that can lead you to your goal. “I will not eat junk foods anymore.”  Unrealistic resolutions brought about by perfectionist attitude can make you abandon your behaviour change efforts ...