12. Team up. It’s easier to stay committed to your promise when you share that commitment with a partner or team. Think about it: It’s 5:30 a.m. on a cold, drizzly morning and you’re contemplating either going for a three-mile run or staying under the covers for another hour. You are more likely to jump out of bed if a friend or friends are waiting for you at the park in the rain. Friends keep friends accountable.
