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Stick with it: a willpower special

What is willpower, and is it really the key to achieving your goals? From quitting sugar to volunteering, eight writers get a head start on their resolutions - can they keep at it?

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    How to stop swearing this year: 'I always realise a millisecond too late'

  • Insect pushing rock up a hill

    How to keep your resolutions (clue: it's not all about willpower)

  • Raised hands

    How to start volunteering: ‘Stop whining, I tell myself. Do something’

  • Insect with bag and shoes

    How to give up clothes shopping: 'I became skilled at hiding holes'

  • How to be more positive this year: 'Trump makes this much harder'

  • How to write a novel this year: 'I'm surprised at how much time I find'

  • How to get strong this year: 'I worry I might actually pass out'

  • The 24-hour race: 'It is a battle with your mind'

  • How to quit sugar this year: 'It's a lifestyle change, not a diet'

  • How to learn a language this year: ‘Will a virtual teacher work for me?'

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