1. Write It and Measure It Resolutions should be both specific and measurable. Try following the SMART model: specific, measurable, achievable, results-focused, and time-bound. "I want to lose weight" is a pretty common New Year’s resolution, but how exactly do you go from point A to point B? Instead, try setting a more specific goal. For instance: "I want to lose 10 pounds over the next six weeks by eliminating fast food meals and going to the gym three to four times per wee