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New Year's Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions

Date: Dec 27 2008

Topic: Reading

Author: nad1a

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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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NCIS

NCIS

United Arab Emirates

my new year's resolutions:Lose Weight,Get a Better Education and Volunteer to Help Others.

07:40 PM Apr 13 2009 |

青儿

青儿

China

 I think it is really hard to say 'no'

so,my New Year's Resolution is to do something for myself such as to learn eglish well and read more books before i greduate…

02:35 PM Apr 09 2009 |

michael3448

Taiwan

My New year's resolution makes me gain weight

and study English well

08:34 AM Apr 07 2009 |

zoeinbeijing

China

Every year I make resolutions. Last year is I want to be happier. This year is I want to be healther

03:03 PM Mar 30 2009 |

mable1122

mable1122

Hong Kong

my new year's resolutions losing weight.

01:36 PM Mar 29 2009 |

indra_wijaya

Indonesia

my resolution for new year is i ave to go to university and pass my ielts exam…

03:15 PM Mar 26 2009 |

AtomDekZa

AtomDekZa

Thailand

ohh!!

 Help me !!

 i'm not good English.

How i have to do for improve it?

Now, i'm foggy.

01:46 AM Mar 22 2009 |

happygirljiajia

China

nice lesson,wondful.Smile

05:45 AM Mar 19 2009 |

shimaa mohammed

Egypt

My new year resolutions is I'm gonna be better in English God willing.

04:20 AM Mar 19 2009 |

anneqiu

anneqiu

United States

My New Year's Resolutions is get a New jobSmile. I am a patternmaker in USA, I quit the job at last Sep.

Hope can get my professional job back.

05:59 AM Mar 13 2009 |

Julia*He

Julia*He

China

my new year's resolution is to smile everyday no matter what happened. This is the also my last year's resolution, but I didn't fullfill it. Life is full of misfortune only be stronger can we make a difference.

02:08 PM Mar 06 2009 |

sandra23

Saudi Arabia

IWAAN IN THIS NEW YEAR OBAY MY MATHER AND FATHER AND TO BE ABETTER IN MY SCHOOL :)

08:49 AM Mar 05 2009 |

Monaelnokrashi

Egypt

My resolutions in this new year to be better in english because i need it really in my work Embarassed

11:47 AM Mar 04 2009 |

imaginary-sj

Uzbekistan

Cool

01:23 AM Feb 25 2009 |

dexbril

Philippines

i agree in everything that you mention honestly speaking in the most popular list that you have given  i think all of them will be my new year resolution what a pity, but thats true.

02:31 PM Feb 22 2009 |

sunny930

sunny930

China

i have many plans. But the very important is that do what i  think not just say.i hope i can do it

06:05 AM Feb 22 2009 |

zingcjs

zingcjs

China

earn more money and learn english well, so i need some one to help me for my english ,Tongue out

08:47 AM Feb 19 2009 |

Michaeljordanx

China

I have some resolutions in the new year

Keep health, spend more time to take care my wife in physical and mind, set our parents' heart at rest.

finish the postgradate thesis answer successfully

to learn to drive and get the drive licence

and I will take the IELTS exam if I feel my english is improve quickly. 

09:29 AM Feb 13 2009 |

passionforluv

Malaysia

More stable financial of course and higher grade. Which mean less outing which I just can't resist…. But i do take control of my money flow…well done to meLaughing

07:48 AM Feb 13 2009 |

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