How are resolutions different from intentions?  Mindfulness and self-talk are strategies that can increase your chance of success to do something differently. 

Ask yourself:  What do I want to do?  How important is it to me?  When will I do what I intend to do?  Keep it simple and realistic.  

For example, declare your intention to yourself.  If I want to make sure that I eat healthy food instead of junkfood, I will start with setting my intention.  I will close my eyes and state to myself  “I intend to plan our dinners for the next week by 2pm today.”

As I plan my day, this intention will be top of mind and I’ll increase my chances of meeting my intention.