New Year Resolutions

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Making New Year resolutions is no less than a tradition in modern times. These resolutions are usually commitments or goals that people set for themselves, which comes into effect from the first day of the New Year. People should try to maintain their resolutions for the entire year and try to achieve what they resolved. It gives confidence and a belief that you can accomplish your goals if you are serious about them.

Some of the most popular New Year resolutions are – losing weight, earning a good amount of money, paying debts, starting a good exercise regime and resolving conflicts. Some people also think of giving money in charity in the coming year. New Year resolution tips are easily available through many sources.

Internet is one such source where you can find many New Year resolution tips. New Year is fast approaching – this is the time to make feasible New Year resolutions. Some people make such resolutions that are impractical and impossible. And afterwards, these people find it difficult to follow such resolutions. This is one reason that leads to sadness in many people.

What is a New Year's Resolution?

New Year Resolutions are basically commitment or promises that people make to themselves. These could be promises to complete a project or to alter a habit for their own betterment. Since these resolutions are usually made in the beginning of the year, these are popularly known as New Year's Resolution. Ideally New Year's resolution should remain into effect until the goal is achieved. However, it has been noticed that most New Year Resolution are broken fairly shortly after they are made.

History of New Year's Resolution

It is said that the tradition of making New Year's Resolutions was started by early Babylonians. Their most resolution was to return borrowed farm equipment and begin the new year with a clean slate. Some people believe that New Years Resolutions were once promises made to the Gods, in the hope that the Gods would grant them some favor in return, such as a good harvest. It was also believed that breaking of New Year's resolution brought bad luck on the individual hence one was advised to be careful while making New Year's Resolution.

Some of the most popular New Year resolutions are as follows:

  • I will quit smoking and drinking this year.
  • I will have an optimistic and a healthy attitude towards life.
  • I will cut down on junk food and try to get a decent waistline.
  • I will spend more quality time with family and friends.
  • I will become more organized and disciplined in my day-to-day life.
  • I will learn something new, which would add meaning to my life.
  • I will do something noble for mankind like donating blood, donating old clothes to an orphanage, etc.
  • I will take up a sport and try to learn it fully.
  • I will control my anger and rage.
  • I will control my anger and rage.