STUDIO CITY (CBS) — 2012 is right around the corner!

Author Clint Arthur visited the KCAL 9 studios Tuesday to talk about the New Year's resolutions that you shouldn't make.

According to TIME Magazine, the most commonly broken New Year's resolutions include:

• Lose Weight and Get Fit

• Quit Smoking

• Learn Something New

• Eat Healthier and Diet

• Get Out Of Debt and Save Money

Clint is the author of "The Last Year of Your Life: Personal Transformation Experience"

Clint's 5-Step ALIVE Formula for Amazing New Year's Resolutions:

- Awareness of what behavior or trait you want to eliminate and/or create.

- Let Go of past mistakes - don't beat yourself up, rather focus on positive results.

- Inspire yourself with an exciting and creative goal that will guide you.

- Visualize what it will take to achieve your goal.

- Energize for the journey to your goal with 3-D Energy: physical, mental, emotional.

For more tips, visit Clint online.