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- New Year's Day is January 1
- Popular resolutions include losing weight, giving up vices like smoking and paying off debt
- Many single people resolve to find love in the New Year
- Resolutions often revolve around self-improvement
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A New Year's resolution is a year-end commitment a person makes to him or herself to make a habit or lifestyle change or undertake a project. These resolutions go into effect on New Year's Day and theoretically last until the goal is reached.
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How to Keep Resolutions
Start small. Too much at once will overwhelm you and it'll be easier to give up if you feel overwhelmed.WebMD: Make 2005 New Year's Resolutions RealitySet realistic goals with measurable results.University of Maryland Medical Center: Where to Begin
Keep in mind that action precedes motivation and that you should never wait until you feel motivated to begin something.University of Maryland Medical Center: Where to Begin
Famous Resolution Advice
"New Year's Day… now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual."—Mark TwainNational Ledger: Famous New Year's Eve Resolutions (December 29, 2008)"An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves."—Bill VaughnNational Ledger: Famous New Year's Eve Resolutions (December 29, 2008)
"Making resolutions is a cleansing ritual of self-assessment and repentance that demands personal honesty and, ultimately, reinforces humility. Breaking them is part of the cycle."—Eric ZornNational Ledger: Famous New Year's Eve Resolutions (December 29, 2008)
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New Year Resolutions Questions
Are you going to make any New Years resolutions? If so, what will you resolve to do? 6 AnswersAlways make them, but do we keep them is the question! Be healthier or eat healthier is always a common one. I make one, because it can't hurt to make a resolut... read more
How long do you normally stick to your New Years resolution? 8 AnswersThe harder my resolution is, the harder it is to stick to. So for my most unrealistic ones, I never get past a couple of weeks. If I can make whatever it is p... read more
What should I do for New Years Eve? Thanks. 8 AnswersI recommend going somewhere that has a tv and watch the ball drop. read more
Starbucks open on New Years Day? 4 AnswersAll standalone Starbucks shops will be open. Kiosk locations and express style Starbucks stores, for example inside an office building or in a grocery store are... read more -
Mahalo Daily with Veronica Belmont
- Mahalo Daily: Episode 28: New Year's Resolutions
<script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2007111701"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=577127&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script> Mahalo's Guides to Popular Resolutions
- Mahalo has assembled instructional guides to some of the most popular New Year's resolutions. Once you've chosen one, don't forget to check out Mahalo's guide to keeping those resolutions!
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