I recently read a newspaper article that stated that 70% of New Year’s resolutions are broken by the end of January. Interesting.

Maybe we are setting our resolutions too high or being unrealistic. Maybe we need to add “try to” to our resolutions. That way, if we fall short one day, we can “try to” get it done the next day, or the next week.

Some people take New Years Resolutions more seriously than others. But I think there is one thing towards which we can all strive: to be grateful. Even on days when you do not feel as though you have much for which to be thankful, I bet you can find something. Happiness and joy are all around you, in large or small doses, if you choose to see it.

Being grateful may seem like an easy resolution, but let’s give it a try any way. And I bet we’ll last past the end of January!