It might seem a little gloomy, but there are at least two things going for February—it's short and it is not January.The second month of the year definitely brings relief from the pressures of the New Year resolution. The consistent steam of gym advertisements slows down, bars get their customers back and so do the fast food restaurants. For everyone looking to give up on their once-committed New Year's resolution, the arrival of February appears as a tacit permission to give up. However, it is exactly this time when you should make your resolution, psychologists say. If you resolve to achieve a goal when your motivation has already diminished, then there is a high possibility that it could be sustained for a longer period of time.Even if you haven't made much progress in achieving your goals, psychologists stress that you shouldn't be hard on yourself. You should set achievable goals and give yourself a breathing window. Here are some tips on how to make your New Year's Resolution work:Reflect On ResolutionsStart by evaluating whether your resolution aligns with your priorities. If a goal feels unmanageable, try breaking it into smaller, achievable milestones. For instance, if you resolve to read a book, start by setting a goal to read 10 or 20 pages every day.Allow FlexibilityPerfection isn't realistic. Experts suggest adopting an 80/20 approach. One example of this could be, if your resolution is about having a clean diet, you can start by eating well 80% of the time and binging on your favourite food for the rest of the 20%. Similarly, adjust goals to fit your schedule, such as working out on weekends instead of weekdays.Build AccountabilitySharing your goals with friends or loved ones fosters motivation. Schedule regular check-ins or shared activities to stay on track while strengthening relationships. You can also make social media announcements to concertize your commitment to your goal.Practice CompassionMissed a goal? Show yourself kindness, not criticism. Celebrate small wins, even if they don't meet your original plan. Each day is an opportunity to begin anew. Many of the psychologists use two words very frequently- "So what?" This inspires a person to reflect on his failure and start afresh.Set Measurable GoalsPsychologists advise setting goals that are measurable. If they're not, there is no objective way to track progress. Without a measure of progress, one might feel that they should abandon their goals. For instance, if you resolve to learn pushups, make sure to keep a count of how many push-ups can you do each day.