By Tonya Sprague

So, have you thought about them yet? You know, those New Year's resolutions. Of course you have. Or perhaps you are like me and you don't make New Year's resolutions. It's not because I don't think I can stick to them, it's not because I don't set goals for myself, it's not because I think I'd just be setting myself up for failure, or anything like that really. It's because I just don't. Don't get me wrong, I do have several bad habits I need to break, but they're my habits and until they break me I'm fine with not changing my ways. Call me stubborn, (you wouldn't be the first to call me that) I'm just set in my ways. So what is a New Year's resolution? I like the definition best given on www.wikipedia.com.  A New Year's resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or a habit often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year's Day and remain until the set goal has been achieved, although many resolutions go unachieved and are often broken fairly shortly after they are set.

For those of you who have made those New Year resolutions, they are probably one or more of the ten most popular resolutions .

1. You resolve to lose weight.
2. You resolve to stop smoking.
3. You resolve to stop drinking.
4. You resolve to get out of debt.
5.  You resolve to get a better job.
6. You resolve to spend more time with family and friends.
7. You resolve to get organized.
8. You resolve to learn something new.
9. You resolve to help others.
10. You resolve to enjoy life more.

Perhaps its just the normal thing to do this and every New Year, to make a resolution.

If you are always disappointed in yourself because you never can seem to stick to your resolution, might I make a suggestion? This year resolve to not make any more New Year's resolutions. So far it's the one and only New Year's resolution I haven't broke.

Happy New Year!
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