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At the end of each year, we look back to the past year and set our goals for the coming one. And this is when we start making our New Year’s Resolutions. We start analyzing our lifestyle and habits and eventually make a commitment about the changes and improvements we need to make.

You may have experienced some financial challenges during the last year and then you realize that you have been spending too much money on unnecessary or inessential things. On New Year’s Eve, you make yourself a promise to be more economically responsible this year.

The extra few pounds that you have added in addition to your increased blood pressure may call for a decision to become more health conscious and join a gym. And there’s no better time for giving up smoking than on New Year’s Day.

You missed out on a promotion because you didn’t find the courage to speak up and negotiate it, or you make too many sacrifices for others and fail to fulfill your own needs because you find it hard to say ‘no’. Then you may resolve to become more assertive from now on.

Other, more socially oriented resolutions may include getting involved in charity work and fund-raising programs or start recycling.

Why they’re called “New Year’s Resolution” is because they go into effect on New Years Day. However, making the decision is the easiest part. What proves to be more challenging is sticking to those promises we make and carrying out those changes we decide upon.

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Resolution:
a noun from the verb ‘to resolve’; to come to a clear decision or make a commitment about something; decide to make a change or improvement;

 

Most Popular Goals

• Lose Weight
• Pay Off Debt/s
• Save Money
• Get a Better Job
• Get Fit
• Eat Right
• Get a Better Education
• Drink less Alcohol
• Quit Smoking
• Reduce Stress Overall
• Reduce Stress at Work
• Take a Trip
• Volunteer to Help Others
 

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Think about and share with us:
 
1. Do you make New Year’s Resolutions?
2. Did you keep your last year’s resolution?
3. What's your New Years Resolution for the New Year 09'?
 


More Culture Lessons and Video Activities


Listening practice:
Five New Year's Resolutions for Learners to Improve Their English
 
Further Reading:
Top Ten New Year's Resolutions


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04:43 PM Jun 23 2009 | Reply

Elle shing

Elle shing

China

well,this is just the middle of a year,so the NEW YEAR resolution is coming up 6 months later,lol anyway, I like this lesson,which I think is really something close to our lives.Looking back the past years, I was always engaged in setting goals which I commit myself.These are really useful and it was fun actually,so  thanks for the resolutions.^^

12:20 AM Jun 12 2009 | Reply

happy 4 ever

Oman

 i thought of resolution for this year . i couldn't find one directly. later i decided to make a resolution in changing bad things in me. i will try my best. 

 

09:42 AM Jun 11 2009 | Reply

anilbeesingh

India

Yeah, like others i did have made some resolutions but feel bad to say that could not stick to it…. Anyway, nice to see all the feedbacks…...........

03:39 AM Jun 10 2009 | Reply

Otonashi Saya

Saudi Arabia

  It was awesome , I liked it and enjoyeed reading 

  Thanks alot and go ahead 

 

03:48 PM Jun 08 2009 | Reply

linhailang

linhailang

Saudi Arabia

what a nice way!

12:37 PM May 29 2009 | Reply

marwa_fj

marwa_fj

United Arab Emirates

I think that every body can improve in his life . but all of us need some wisdom to choose the best resolution and then go on

07:32 PM May 25 2009 | Reply

albert_king

China

OK, to be honest, i never did that before, making new year resolution. But it sounds very good, maybe i can start doing this from now on.

As for my first resolution i think it would be trying to improve my english on different aspects.

01:35 AM May 21 2009 | Reply

Layan..

Palestinian Territory, Occupied

my new year resolutions aretofeelhappy inthe life beacause nothing should make us feel sad

to be more resbonsible

to become the best student in university

to get high marks and rebutable average

 

04:07 AM May 19 2009 | Reply

sanchitadas2008

India

you are very close to my idea only… I am also not skilled  and very weak in english and also want to loose my waite…... so we can be a good friend…................

08:20 AM May 15 2009 | Reply

longies1987

China

to be a better Girl..

11:26 AM May 07 2009 | Reply

happy 4 ever

Oman

i actually make resolution but i don't specify time for it. whenever i have an idea i just do it. the idea new year's resolution is awesome. i liked it. it helps me be commitment. i started saving money in a different account and i occasionally withdraw money from it. therfore i decided to return back any amount of money i withdraw from that saving account. i will begin to apply from now on. 

12:04 AM May 07 2009 | Reply

shirley 佳

China

I just want to be happy,and flung myself into work with renewed vigor.

09:49 AM May 01 2009 | Reply

ali.abrahim

Sudan

I AM MY NEW YEAR I AM SO LIKE GETTING MY EDUCATION FIRSTHING I WILL MEET MY I DEA FRIEND TO HELP COME ON MY WHAT IS NEW HOPE TO JOIN ON OUR EDUCATION ON THIS LINE TO BE EASY KNOW ON COMPANY AND ANY ORG TO FOUNDATION MY ANY THING I WILL BE I AM LIKE KNOW MY HOPE EDUCATION FIRST ENGLISH LANGAUGE TO BE BEST FRIEND FROM OVER THE COUNTRIES TO CAN BE KNOW ON WHAT IS NEW HOPE TO  OUR FRIENDS ON ROAD ON EDUCATION TO JOIN  TO SOLUTION ON EDUCATION WHAT IS RIGHT WAY THIS HAVE MORE SOLUTION ON EDUCATION PUT THIS KNOW HOW KNOW YOU FOUNDATION ON YOUR NEW PROGRAM AND NOW YOUR WORK AND YOU SUBJITIVE ON YOUR EDUCATION THIS IS BEST KNOW YOUR ROAD JOIN I AM FIRST ONE MAKE MY FOUNDATION TO MY EDUCATION ON MY FUTUR ON NEXT  ON I WILL BE ON UNIVERSITY I THING MY FUTUR

05:29 AM Apr 29 2009 | Reply

ali.abrahim

Sudan

i like to thing my work in my economic program and my tradational and culture this i thing first is good hope to me my self  i have more know my tradational culture to my trabe to know i search my road how know to african cultur is so easy to me best thing make my broof on my foundation from this is road i thing sudan and ghana and south sudan and maliy and south africa and negeria this so some thing hope to i gett on my futur i thing my foundation on this countries i mean best i think my foundation put any thing is like know new work to me is ok

05:19 AM Apr 29 2009 | Reply

ali.abrahim

Sudan

now solution i will help my more  thing to find my education and my job after they i am so ready to getting  foundation from u s work and  ets org this my way to search how proof my show on this education

05:15 AM Apr 29 2009 | Reply

ali.abrahim

Sudan

hi  i am any time like how proof my self to come  my learn from this to bt dear friend to help my how make all idea from this in place innovtion to join on education to come good dea and good friend in university will be on futur to me

12:55 PM Apr 28 2009 | Reply

yawar

yawar

Pakistan

it is very informative for me and all student,they are look it after then they will be planning your new years,

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