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Ringing in the New Year often comes with a thirst for starting fresh and accomplishing things of importance. In keeping with this desire, many individuals choose to make New Year’s resolutions. Though each person is unique, with different needs and wants, there are some common New Year’s resolutions that seem to strike a chord with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
Getting fit is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. People seem to choose the New Year to lose weight and tone muscles. Many also include dietary improvements in their plans. Some resolve to work harder to get medical conditions under control.
Spending time with the family is also popular on lists of common New Year’s resolutions. People often reflect on the things that are most important to them in the beginning of the year, focusing on loving family relationships. Many resolve to concentrate less on work and everyday chores and more on paying attention to their loved ones.
Many individuals vow to quit smoking on New Year’s Day. This resolution often goes hand in hand with those concerning fitness. Improved fitness is often a catalyst in kicking the habit.
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions involves giving up alcoholic beverages. Though many toast the New Year with a glass, or two, of champagne, many individuals choose to work towards making the rest of the year alcohol-free. Some quit cold turkey, while others opt to gradually remove alcohol from their lives. Some simply decide to drink less.
Taming debt also makes many lists of common New Year’s resolutions. Many individuals seek to wipe out debt and reduce financial stress with a brand new year. Many vow to use credit cards solely for emergency purposes and put more money into savings and investments.
Many common New Year’s resolutions involve having more fun. Too often, people feel stressed out and overworked. With a fresh new year on the horizon, many decide the time is right to treat themselves nicer and have more fun.
For some, New Year’s Day awakens a desire to help others. As such, some people resolve to start volunteering or giving to charity. Others decide to extend their efforts, in the hopes of making even more of a difference in the lives of others.
Last but not least, organization is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. When New Year’s Day makes its appearance, many individuals feel the need to reduce clutter and become more efficient. In fact, some find that this resolution is necessary to help them to accomplish many of the other resolutions on their lists.
Apparently only about 20 percent of those who make New Year's resolutions stick with them. The rest of the resolution makers just give up before they reach their goal.
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