Need Help Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions?

Every year, millions of us start the new year off with promises to make positive changes. Millions of others swear this is the year they won't make any resolutions at all! For those of us in former group, there are plenty of resources to help get started and stay motivated. And we'll probably need all the help we can get!

According to ProactiveChange.com, between 40 to 45% of American adults make one or more resolutions each year. However, only about half of those resolutions make it past the six-month mark. You shouldn't give up all hope, as they also found that people who explicitly make resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than people who don't.

New Year's resolutions are so popular for Americans that even the government wants to help. USA.gov provides links to resources on everything from weight loss to saving money to reducing stress. If you need a little more help setting and keeping up with your goals, check out the New Year's Resolution Kit from Psychology Today. This handy worksheet walks you step-by-step toward resolutions that are, "realistic, achievable, and meaningful."

If your resolutions include lowering your bills, moving to a new city, or making greener energy choices, WhiteFence.com is here to help, too!

Here's to a happier, wealthier, greener 2010!