Did You make a New Years Resolution This Year?

No. And dont think I've ever made a New Year's resolution.

No. January 1 is just another day unless you're taking credit for a stock market advance.

Yes.....this year
It's an ok thing to do sometimes, for some people. Most of the time I think it's more a minor form of entertainment than a serious attempt at self help.

IMO New Years Resolutions don't work. I think that is partly due to setting an immediate date during the Holidays. I have changed my so called resolutions to goal setting and intend to carry them out sometime during the year. I think that allows for a much greater chance for success. Wish me luck!

No, i should have though.

Yes! I’m learning German and brushing up on my French. So far, so good! After we retired & moved across country, we expected to spend our first year doing some international traveling. Then I was diagnosed with breast cancer and that has taken more than a year to battle. Now I am NED ( no evidence of disease) & we hope to make up for some of that lost time!

No, although I always do a life-review / self examination to make sure I am on the path I want to be on. I record both my failures and successes in a journal - and with the failures, I include discoveries on how I need to adapt for more personal success/growth. It works for me!

Donna, congrats on your NED. Same thing happened to my sister in law & my self, retired & then had our hardest job - fighting cancer but we both are winning. Think of it this way, you can swear in two different languages! The best to you & enjoy that traveling!!

No, though at times I have in the past -- with some success for a while. Life change is s difficult, not whimsical. I think resolutions decided in advance with the 1st as a start date may be more successful.

Donna, congrats on a tough success. Best not to delay your travel if you can manage. Health has a way of sneaking away on you as you get older and can significantly interfere. Not just recurrence. But anything from arthritis to falls to new allergies to flu or even bee sting can limit your ability to enjoy.

No I did not directly, but I am very determined to find lower interest loans to get the cards paid off this year.

No, I don’t make New Years resolutions

My resolution was to learn the lyrics to Louie -Louie. Deep, I know.

Yes. I have decided to spend more time this year focusing on myself. I need to exercise more. I would like to travel more this especially to see my children and little trips by myself.

I prefer to set goals for myself vs. making a New Year’s resolution. Prefer to give myself some slack rather than being “resolute.”

It looks like the No's have it. About 82 people voted No resolution and 19 voted Yes. Seems like a good idea, maybe it has gone out of fashion, if it ever was in fashion. Thanks to all who voted!

No, I've reached the point where I have everything I want or need (except more time with the grandchildren), am taking care of my health, money is not an issue, and am pretty well satisfied with my life as is. A bit more travel would be good.

One more "yes," for your count. Another"yes," for accomplishing my yearly goal.

Here is the latest count:

92 No
22 Yes

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Yes, wrapping up my first full year of retirement and it was busier than I ever could imagined. Looking to slow down a bit and relax more.

Yes. My three goals have been the same since retirement - self care, travel, and learning/development. Each year I review what I’ve done and it helps me focus my attention for the next year.