With financial resolutions being the second post popular category, a lot of people are looking to improve the bottom line. if you've already slipped, he says that might actually be a good thing. he says 71% of successful resolvers say their first slip actually strengthened their efforts. be prepared for lapses and develop what norcross calls a slip plan. if you're getting tempted by your $4.00 daily latte habit, have a backup plan to make coffee at home. he says have a buddy system. call upon family, co-workers and friends to check up on you. it becotakes three to six monthr it to become routi...