# 5—The issue is not important.  Example:  “I will not swear at my computer.”

# 4—Someone else came up with the resolution.  Example:  “Team members don’t want me to read my email while they are talking to me.”

# 3—We’re not disciplined.  Example: “So, the meeting started five minutes late.”

# 2—Resolution is unrealistic.  Example:  “I’m going to get everything done on time.”

# 1—We’re not committed.  Example: “I’m just too busy to look for people doing things right.”

Does your New Year’s Resolution fit into any of these categories?