Shutterstock/Maridav The most common New Year's resolutions tend to be vague goals intended to "get your life together" by losing weight, eating healthier food, or exercising more. But most people don't successfully follow through on their resolutions — largely because they're so general and non-specific. That's where science can help. Using specific, science-backed resolutions, you can boost your chances of successfully transforming your life in the New Year.