Learn to say "yes" when others offer help: Stop with Superwoman fallacy. There is no harm in accepting help when offered, or even in asking for it when needed. In fact, most people are happy to be of assistance.

Cut down on compulsive buying: Shopping has become a sport in this country and credit card debt is hitting an all time high. Before you break out your plastic to get that new Prada handbag ask yourself - do I really need this? Will this improve my life? Is this "thing" worth time I will have to put in working in order to pay for it? If answer is no then don't buy it.

Relinquish some control: You can't speed up driver in front of you, make check out line at supermarket move more efficiently, or govern happiness of others. Just let it go. Take some deep breathes in traffic, practice your Kegel Exercise while waiting at grocery store, and lead your life with integrity. Don't carry weight of world on your shoulders - it's too heavy.

Reduce decisions: While having a choice is a good thing, too many options can be overwhelming. Whether you are contemplation a major purchase, or deciding what to cook for dinner, limit your self to two options. Choose one, then be happy with your decision - second guessing never helped anyone.

Enjoy little things in life: Read a book, take a walk, have a bubble-bath, start a snowball fight with your kids, eat together as a family at kitchen table, garden, snuggle, pursue a hobby, listen to music, write a letter, meditate, and follow your passions. Partake in everyday pleasures - all things that don't entail shopping, spending, or crowds - and spend quality time with ones you love.

Living simply is not about depravation; it's about living well. Our lives are complicated, in part, because we make them that way. Resolve to make 2005 year of simplicity, and greet coming months with a relaxed and peaceful spirit.

Deborah Martin is a writer, life coach, and co-founder of The Woman Project. She holds a master's degree in psychology and is a licensed professional counselor. She is a certified teleclass leader and offers teleclasses and workshops on a variety of subjects. For more information please visit her website at www.dreamlearncreate.com.

3. Right Size for You Your goals need to be large enough to cause you to stretch, while being small enough that you really believe in your head and heart that you can accomplish it. When asked, most people describe their goals as needing to be attainable. While that is partially true, if a person simply sets out to achieve ‘attainable’ goals they are likely to achieve far less than they are capable.

4. Written Down By writing down your goals, you are accomplishing three important things at once. You are taking first step in creating a physical manifestation of an intangible thought. By simply grabbing out a piece of paper and writing down your goals you are taking them from a thought to a physical form. Secondly, you are putting a specific, non negotiable number down that you are no longer able to change as your situation changes. If your goals are not written down you have much more emotional flexibility to change them when you find yourself falling short of your original target. Lastly, this is a crucial exercise in holding you accountable. When your goal is written down it becomes more real to you, and you will hold yourself much more responsible to seeing its accomplishment.

5. Posted for Review I have been told that character is following through on a commitment long after enthusiasm of moment has passed. All too often people sacrifice what they want most for what they want now. When your goals are posted for review you are confronted with commitment you made several times throughout day. This is a very powerful way for your goals to become committed to memory as well as a visual tool to help keep you on track when you are being tempted to give into your wishes of moment.

Take a couple of moments today and review your commitment for following year. If you’ve forgotten about your new years resolutions already, it’s not too late. Get recommitted to them today! Be FREE!