Research shows that 51 percent of those who make resolutions will abandon their resolve within six months. If you’ve already jumped the track, consider these tips to get your resolutions rolling again.

• Make a commitment. Pledge to put forth whatever effort it takes to succeed. If your resolution is to save money, set up a savings account and commit to a monthly deposit, or set up an automatic payroll deduction at work. If your resolve is to spend more time with your spouse, commit to a weekly date night. Do more than dream about success — make a commitment.
• Set reasonable goals. If you’re like countless others, your number one resolution is to lose weight, but be realistic. Don’t expect to lose 30 or 40 pounds in one month. You’re likely to give up when you can’t achieve that goal. Instead, establish an objective to lose one or two pounds a week. With 52 weeks in a year, your goal becomes more achievable and each week can be a victory that will fuel your resolve.
• Expect setbacks. Progress is never steady, even when you’ve done it right by making commitments and setting reasonable goals. So what if you have a week without weight loss, or can’t save anything when the budget gets tight? You may have detoured from your destination, but it’s not the end of the road, so don’t give up on yourself. Napoleon Hill, author of “Think and Grow Rich,” said, “What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” Keep believing in yourself and don’t stop trying.
•  Discover what motivates your success. Sometimes it’s helpful to share your goals with someone else. Some people are more successful when they track their progress in a journal or diary. And we all like rewards, so celebrate small milestones along the way. Watch a television show with your family, buy a new book, take a weekend drive, enjoy a sunset or do something for someone else. Just don’t give up.

Resolutions can improve health, strengthen relationships, reduce debt, relieve stress, help you acquire new skills and benefit others. And since 49 percent of the people polled reported success at sticking with their New Year’s resolutions, you can too.