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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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yogita12

yogita12

India

my resoluation is to get a good job, learn english, learn cooking also,

i want to improve my skills.

09:04 AM Jan 02 2009 |

wuqijialiu

China

I'm expecting to get a better job during the year of 2009. Meantime I'm ready to help others with what I can do, and more putting God into my heart…

08:53 AM Jan 02 2009 |

helen2569

helen2569

China

i think my first new year's resolution is to get a better job,for i am out of job now.lol

Learn English,save money,lose weight and enjoy daily life.

sounds all too personal resolutions, lol, and i add one more, ready to help others when i can.:)

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!

 

12:10 PM Dec 30 2008 |

helen2569

helen2569

China

good lesson,i like it,thanks

12:01 PM Dec 30 2008 |

nad1a

nad1a

Greece

That's cool. How do you intend to keep it?

then the link at the bottom is just for you:

Five New Year's Resolutions for Learners to Improve Their English :-)

10:15 AM Dec 30 2008 |

foxing

foxing

China

speaking english as fluent as chinese

08:35 AM Dec 30 2008 |

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