80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February - here's how to keep yours

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Making a New Year's resolution is a great way to make a positive change in your life, whether it's going to the gym, waking up earlier, or saving your money.

But, it's very rare you'll keep your resolutions for the whole year. According to U.S. News, approximately 80% of resolutions fail by the second week of February, so the odds are against you.

If you want your resolutions to stick, we recommend enrolling in an online course or two. Not only do they provide a great opportunity to pick up a new skill, they'll create a game plan for that lofty goal you want to accomplish. Below, we listed eight popular New Year's resolutions and accompanying courses to help you keep your resolutions all year long.

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