The great thing about a new year is that it gives us a sense of hope that we can live our lives anew, start over again, and do things better.  New Year's Resolutions are useful tools for remaking ourselves.  Our resolutions often include improving habits related to weight, health, exercise, work, and business.  However, many people fail at their New Year’s resolutions.  Oftentimes, our failure to stick to our New Year’s resolution is due to a lack of planning, strategy, and motivation.

Despite the discouraging statistics, a “gifted” few will actually succeed in changing their habits and improving their lifestyle for good.

“Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.”  -- Mark Twain

Now to coax your habit downstairs, here are 5 steps for making your New Year’s resolution work for you: