Think — Claire A. Schmidt

The new year has finally arrived, filled with champagne toasts and late-night celebrations. Yet, as the clock strikes midnight, there is one thing on everyone’s minds. That’s right, resolutions. We make them every year with the hope that we can aspire to something better than the year before, whether that means losing weight, getting more organized, saving money, or being a more compassionate individual. But it’s not easy, we have all struggled in some way to meet our resolutions, and frequently our efforts end in utter failure. Studies show that only eight percent of individuals actually achieve their New Year’s goals. However,...