Resolutions you can keep: We talked about what makes a resolution easy to keep. Now, we have some examples of New Year’s Resolutions that are manageable and easy to stick to through the year.

Go to bed 15 minutes earlier: We are a sleep-deprived society, says Dr. Marc Milstein, whose work focuses on the science of sleep. “Getting more sleep is a fantastic and critical goal.”

According to www.psychcentral.com, the amount of sleep you need varies by person. Medical experts suggest adding minutes of sleep until it is possible to wake up feeling mentally and physically refreshed.

Fifteen minutes is a simple, attainable goal with which to start. Increase or decrease the time from there.

“A great goal is to wake up naturally without an alarm clock,” Dr. Milstein advises. “This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t use an alarm clock, it just means we want to get enough sleep so that we wake up naturally before the alarm goes off. Think of your alarm clock as a safety net, but you want to wake up naturally, when your brain and body have had enough sleep.”

Science also has shown that ample sleep preserves our memory and brain, and can help fight off colds and viruses — and not getting enough of it can be devastating.

Make a budget that works for you: Take a look at your bank’s report on your spending through the year, if they provide one. Also, consider committing to one “no-spend” day or even one weekend a month.

This means eating at home, finding free entertainment and not spending any money during that set period.

Eat your veggies and drink water: Eating fruit and vegetables can have a big impact on losing weight and being healthier in general. Try adding a banana or other fruit with breakfast or opt for a salad for lunch. Also, have a daily goal for how much water you want to drink. Make it part of your daily routine — try having a refillable water bottle that you take with you wherever you go.

Tomorrow, we will talk a little more about resolutions.