Resolutions, everyone makes them and almost no one keeps them. That is because most of us set our goals much too high, essentially setting ourselves up for failure. And by the end of the year most of us have forgotten them. So instead, here are some other options for resolutions this year.

1) Make a weekly resolution. Instead of setting resolutions for the whole year make one for each week. This can be something simple such as pick up dog poop, something I hate. Or something bigger like paint a bedroom. Have goals that can be achieved in a shorter amount of time makes us more likely to try and accomplish them.

2) Don't set an actual resolution, just agree to be a better individual. Instead of having a set of goals you need to accomplish just try to be a better person. While this is something most of us should try to do all the time, maybe give it a little extra attention at the beginning of the year, to set a precedent.

3) Revisit your resolutions. Every couple months take a look at your resolutions and decide whether they still match what you want to accomplish. The cool thing about humans is that we are constantly changing, and your goals at the beginning of the year may not fit who we are part way through. Don't be afraid to reevaluate and adjust your resolutions to adjust to new situations.

Most importantly, don't feel bad if you can't keep your resolution. Stuff happens, and what feels feasible might not be. A resolution should be an idea, not a hard and fast rule. And beating yourself up will not help anything. So don't be afraid to change up how you do resolutions, it isn't a crime.