How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? For many of us, January is a month of good intentions that are broken as soon as the biscuit tin comes into view.
If you can’t help helping yourself, then resolutions aimed at helping others might have proved easier to keep. Perhaps you promised yourself you’d call on your elderly neighbour every so often, or do some voluntary work?
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Mine is to shave more often and clean the flat every week!
As chairman of Stroud Valley School PTFA I have decided that I would like to help the school to improve, both by helping with fund raising events but also social events as well. Keeping parents in touch with each other and generally making the school a nicer place to be for the children.
My New Years resolution is to look at everything with this in mind ‘if you do what you’ve always done you get what you have always got!’ So I am reviewing things where I what I am doing is ineffective and trying a totally different approach. To give you an example of this, I have a problem where some of the people I deal with in my work do not pay, so now they get a little note with a friendly poem about why they should pay! And it’s working!
I promised myself I would get all OYAP Trust’s funding applications in a week before the deadlines (not doing brilliantly on that but I’m gettting more applications in). At home I’ve decided to move more and eat less which seems to be going pretty well.
Happy New Year!
My New Year’s Resolution is to try to be more organised. I am Club Welfare Officer and also Coaching Co-Ordinator for South Holderness Cricket Club as well being on their committee, helping with their fundraising, working full time and also being a mother of two young children. It’s a lot to fit in during a normal week and my plan is to try to do one thing better/more efficiently each week so hopefully it’s not such a mad panic all the time!
To stop the slugs eating my sunflowers this year
My resolution is to combat my depression and get back to work. And try to lose a few pounds while I am at it!!
My resolution is to enjoy every minute of life and not sweat the small stuff. Lifes too precious. Ive got two amazingly beautiful children and i am very very lucky.
My resolution is to go to keep fit….and of course to win a goody bag from LAURA ASHLEY!!!
To lose weight and exercise more!!!
To think of myself a little more and realise that I’m not just a mum/skivvy but someone that deserves a little treat every so often
To stop drinking as much
My job is to get people cycling, so they get fit and save the planet! my resolution is to turn at least two of my friends into cyclists in 2011, i am well on the way with my first victim to whom i have donated a bike, she’s already made 2 trips on it.
My New Year’s resolution is to eat more fruit and less chocolate!
I’m going to relax more and try not to be too stressed!
To save as much money as possible for my wedding in 2012!
My 2011 New year resolutions are as follows
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1) I and my partner plan to take a mortgage end of this year so careful expense planning.
2) Try and eat more healthy (ofcourse with few exceptions now and then
3) Be more giving in charity as this is what our faith and religion really emphasizes on.
4) Spend more quality time with family and friends
5) Stay fit (not that I don’t try and do it at the moment)
6) Keep praying for everyone I love – for their health and welfare.
My new years resolution was to stop smoking, and so far i have been a non smoker for one week now!
keep it up i hope you are putting the money in a jar so you can see how much you save every month hazel
The usual I’m afraid … to lose weight
So far, not too bad, but of course it’s keeping it off that’s the problem!
Quit smoking
My news years resolutions are to de-clutter the house – I’m fed up of licving in a junk heap, really need to start being ruthless (and make a bit of money in the process, hopefully!) Also to think more positive every day and laugh at least once a day!
No more cake!! (the odd cupcake is allowed as they are only little and obviously don’t count.)
My new years resolution this year was to forego all chocolate, in all it’s delicious, glorious forms for the whole of January. And amazingly I have stuck to it! That includes choc chip cookies, cakes, cereals, drinks, bars, centred sweets, biscuits – the LOT. x
My aim is stop buying new stuff. I will reuse,recycle and repair. I will be buying from charity shops too as this helps me and gives back to those who need too. I will still need to grocery shop,not quite reached the stage of skip diving.
To try my best not to moan about other people.
Accept them for who they are and understand that everyone is different and has their own ways of doing things. Give advice when they ask for it and do not stick my nose in!!!
As a busy working mum with two teenagers – mine is to delegate jobs at home more to allow me more time to relax and enjoy reading a book or taking up a craft.
to eat less chocolate x
My new years resolution is to lose weight and get fit so I am healthy enough to try for my first child with my partner
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I promised I’d get in shape again – and it’s going really well! I’ve lost just under a stone since New Years Day, gotten back into the swing of training and plan to celebrate with a charity run in the summer.
Now, please hide the biscuits…
My resolution is to take a leaf from Kirsty Allsop and get crafting- something I haven’t been able to do much since my children were born and I started to help with their nursery. So I’ve booked myself onto a mosaic course for March which I am really looking forward to and in the meantime I’m cross stitching a lovely Victorian sampler for my little girl’s bedroom. I’m hoping that I’ll be able to learn how to make jams and chutneys and other useful things that I can give to friends and relatives for gifts and even sell to raise a few pounds for North Star Nursery Swindon.
Mine is to get fitter and run more often! As we as joining running group. I have booked 2 10K’s already this year and also to lose those last 7lbs. Plus, to enjoy life as much as possible!
My new years resolution is to stop moaning but according to my husband the moaning has turned into nagging!
My new years resolution is to lose weight and this year I will acheive my goal.
I’m not using my mobile phone except for emergencies. For the sake of my little one’s growing brain cells and my ever decreasing ones!
Mine is to make sure I make more time for friends and family and to try something new evey month!
My New Years Resolution is to attend every single one of my uni lectures! And also to listen to my friends more and be the best friend I can be!
Pretty boring, but to read more books, sometimes you just don’t have the time or you watch too much TV.
To stop worring about the little things so much and enjoy life more
mine is to finish assignments for college with at least 5 hours to spare! no more last minute lil for me
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To be calmer
To try and be sensible with spending money i.e. shopping for bargains (it’s only a bargain if you need it!). Not sure this will work but hey-ho!
My New Year’s resolution is to finally reach my target weight. I have lost 8 stone in a year so far & I’m very determined to go all the way…where there’s a willpower there’s a way!
Mine would be to eat less chocolate
my new years resolution was to cut down on bad food like mcdonald and go jogging or do some kind of fitness, my other one was to walk my dog everyday without fail for a nice run as it is healthy for me! lastly i have to be nice to everyone because last year i hurt the ones i love the most and i dont want that to happen.
My new years resolution this year was to forego all chocolate, in all it’s delicious, glorious forms for the whole of January. And amazingly I have stuck to it! That includes choc chip cookies, cakes, cereals, drinks, bars, centred sweets, biscuits – the LOT…
My new years reselution was too look for a job i would enjoy. I havent been working for the last year because of family problems and i always said i would go and look for a job but never tried. It was a new year so a new start. I pulled myself together and went out in the real world and looked everywere for a job. Everyday of January i was finding myself in all the shops asking for jobs and before i knew it, two weeks gone by and didnt get one job interview! Finally, the other day i got offered a interview to work as a receptionist! I really hope it does go well and a Laura Ashley bag would defenetly improve my confience for the job interview too
Well done on the new job!
My new years resolutions are:
Lose Weight
Drink Less
Actually train for the half marathon I do every year
Put money in my savings account every month
Don’t take things to heart as much
My NYR is to smile more, treasure the day, look for new local interests and try to do a good deed every day !
My new years resolution is to look after my skin better by drinking more water and having an actual skincare routine. I turn 30 this week and it’s starting to show
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My New Year resolution is to give credit where it is due and thank someone for good service rather than just complain when its bad!
My new years resolution is to do more exercise, I have a wedding dress to slim into!
TO LOSE WEIGHT, AGAIN……………………
To lose my final stone.I lost 4 and a half stone last year
To never say never
Never to make another resolution again:)
….spend more quality time with the kids, be nice to husband, run more often, put more effort into my work, continue open uni course, and so on!
Stop drinking Monday – Friday
My New Years Resolution was to do something new at least once a month.
To grow my own veg. I’ve started planning and now know what I’m going to plant. Fingers crossed I can keep the plants alive and reap the benefits later in the year.
to start saying no to people , if someone ask me to do something, even if its going out of my way or will cost me money to do it for them i will …. my hubby says im too nice and should stop it lol
Mine is to quit smoking I decided not to start trying until Feb as always feel January a depressive month so fingers crossed
Try to be less annoying. It’s not working. It’s too boring.
My resolution is to stress less and smile more. So far so good!!
my new years resolution is to stop straightening my hair .
My resolution, unfortunately , is not to eat any dairy foods! i find it difficult but not impossible!
I made a resolution to have more fun! x
To start treating my teenagers as young adults. I will hand over more responsibility and consult over family issues- such as holidays and allowances.They are not my babies any more but getting ready to head off to university- without me.
I will make the most of these precious moments and enjoy them for whio they are now
I love going to the cinema, but for some reason I just haven’t been going as much over the last couple of years, so I decided for 2011 that I would go to the cinema at least once a week. I’m making a real effort now to research what’s coming out and very excited about each cinema trip!
My resolution is to stop snacking and eat in a healthy way
Pilates twice a week and gym when I am not shattered from working- at least then I have an achievable realistic NY resolution!
Mine is to simply smile my way through the year no matter what
My resolution is the same as it is every year – stick to a diet and exercise more!!!
mine is to save save save!
To stop using TXT abreviations in my posts – LOL.
Mine is to drink 8 bottles per day (of water that it! :p)
My resolution is have more of less – Less Calories – Less Saturated Fat – Less Sodium – Less Alcohol and most of all Less Stress
To try and smile more, it lifts the heart x
Hello,
1) To learn Spanish, French and Croatian (using speaking books whilst at the Gym).
To spend more time with my grandmother.
2) To read more novels (therefore watching less TV).
3) To be happier towards people.
4) To drink more water every day.
5) To raise over £1000 for charity.
6) To retrain/gain experience so I can change my career.
7) To spend more time with my mum and dad.
9) To relax sometimes.
10) To smile more.
I know it is a lot but I am confident I can get somewhere with these!
Good luck everyone ; )
Nag more people into using easyfundraising.org.uk to help raise fund for special causes/charities that they believe in… and enjoy shopping at the same time:) Of course, the school where I teach will be the top of their list!!
my new revolution is not to make one, because no one ever keeps to them, but i gave up smoking 9 months ago and im going to keep being a non smoker
I have many resolutions including:
Make someone happy.
give to charity.
to create something beautiful and axhibit in an art exhibition.
to pass my M Phil.
to visit a new place and meet new people.
to save money for the future
to live well work well and be nice.
to be happy.
a tall order I think and there are more things on my list. I wmanage these I hope but some of the others Ithink may have to be compleated next hear
To be positive, correct mistakes made last year and end 2011 happy and smiling.
My resolution is to actually WIN a competition instead of dreaming about it ! Lol x
My New Year’s resolution is to be braver and take more chances this year
My resolution is to go swimming every Friday after a week of communicating through British Sign Language. A chance to exercise, lose weight and relax.
Mine is to stop worrying so much and to just get on with things instead
Every year its the same two resolutions. Lose weight and find the ability to save money. On the last day of every year I’m still overweight and still as poor as at the beginning of the year. This year I have decided to seek outside help with both.
lose 4 stone for hols n wedding
My resolution is to find new ways to show my appreciation of the things my amazing new hubby does for me.
I have 3, Tidy one cupboard once a week, eat more healthily & be positive and say I can do that! So far all going well!
My resolution for 2011 is to waste less food, by buying less and being more resourceful with left overs.
mine is to make the effort to wear matching bra and knickers everyday!
mine is to……
…….make babies!!!!
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Mine is to stop biting my nails. I don’t think I even lasted a day. Can’t believe I have such a disgusting habit so have decided to make stopping my February resoution.
Every year I make at least 30 New Year resolutions in the hope that I will keep at least three of them. Top of my list this year is to take better care of my skin. I’ll be 48 this year and I’ve noticed that my skin is changing and lines and wrinkles are becoming more noticeable – This is one resolution that will be kept. I also made a resolution to drink at least eight glasses of water a day to help my skin and so far I have kept it and not only is my skin looking better but I’m feeling better too. If I was lucky enough to win this goody bag it would help me big time. Here’s hoping
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To win something
Mine is to eat less chocolate (that way i can still eat chocolate!)
mine is too lose more weight
Do all those little things around the house!
Touch up the bottom of the paint work… hang the picture in my daughters bedroom… put a towel rail up in the en-suite… the list goes on!!
Mine is to give blood
I intend to stop buying ‘bargains’ that I don’t really need. I am going to try to only buy things I need, could give as a gift or could use in a practical way. I am sick of storing these bargains away and sometimes finding them months later having forgotten about them. Of course I will allow myself the occasional treat, these will probably still end up at the charity shop though
Glad Im not the only one that does this
I intend to get more sleep so I am more useful to everyone!
My new year’s resolutions are to get back to my pre-baby weight (on track with that one so far!) and spend more time playing with the kids (also good so far!) and keep on top of housework (getting there!
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to declutter my bedroom and make it a restful place
My New Years Resolution is to try and give more of my time to others…. if people want to stop and talk or spend time with me then I will try to make that time….time made for others is priceless and you can often get so much from it!
My new years resolution was to get the body of a God – Bhudda. And guess what – I’ve done it! Seriously though, I have resolved to take things less personally. As Chair of the local primary school PTA, it’s not personal (I hope!)
I am determined to “earn” as many donations as I can for my grandson Peter’s trip to Peru in July.
My aim is not to buy clothes for the whole of 2011 – this will require a great deal of resolve!!
I love Rachel Medhurst’s idea to shave more often…looking at my legs that is a must!!!! Also to kick myself up the backside and make my weekends more fun by using the museum’s, galleries and events that are in London and enjoy them.
Mine is not so much a resolution as its more of an aim for us! Me and my partner are going to scrimp and save all this year and not buy anything that is not needed and abstain from all treats as we want to try for a baby next year and neither of us are made of money but we want to have nice things for it and are prepared to make the sacrifices for the next year!
To take my 3 year old son to the beach – we didn’t make it last year.
My main new years resoloution was to stop biting my fingers! i have been trying for years and this year i have made myslef stick to it and i have accieved!!! with the support of family and friends and utter determination (beleive me) my finger now look normal! and i am so happy!!!
Every year I vow to stop biting my nails and never succeed… however for some strange reason this year I’m actually sticking to it….still it is only January, plenty of the year left in which to break my resolution!
My resolution was to keep up my training for the great north run and so far have stuck to it! really proud of myself.
mine is to keep going with my healthy lifestyle approach…its going well so far!
to do an act of random kindness everyday, managed it so far and hope to keep it going x
to be more tolerant and live in harmony with family and friends
my resolution is to not buy sweets or crisps… success so far i’m surprised. x
To keep the car tidy, despite the children! So far so good!!
to make sure I have a girly night once a week with my twin daughters
Mine is to get a little slimmer for a weekend away with friends where I plan on proposing to my girlfriend
and I have also told my self its gonna have to be old fashioned (asking her parents, one knee and a sparkly ring I cant afford) and romantic (alone in the middle of a beautiful forest) then just to hope I get a yes 
My resolution is to plant trees along side my new local access road, that I volunteered my services, helping out on the archeological dig, helping to make the world a better place.
I intend to spend more quality time with my two lovely boys-a New Year Resolution that will not only benefit me but also my family. An easy and enjoyable one to keep also!!!!
To eat what I like, when I like, to spend less time at the gym and more time with friends and family, to drink when I want a drink, to not care what people say or think – or to conform with whatever image is being rammed down our throats.. .So far, life’s never been so great!
My new years resolution is too lose weight. I say it every year but this year it is more important to me as Im very ill and my eyesight is at risk. Times have been tough but im determined to keep plodding on and reach my goal.
Mine was to start writing and complete a novel by the end of the year but it’s not going so well, I’ve only managed 1 and half short chapters so far.
To not make any plans, and do more spare of the moment things
to generally same a bit more money and waste a lot less, less food, less money ect
My resolution is to be more positive in life
Mine is to get healthier, stop my thighs applauding me every time I run upstairs, and to try to be less of a little hitler when someone breaks someone elses rules
So far I’ve lost 9.5lbs in 3 weeks (all sponsoered to raise money for http://www.rescueaidforanimals.co.uk of course).
My two are …To get more excercise than a quick trip to the shops ….. and to stop buying clothes ..i’ve got too many with the price tags still on them !
To lose the 3 stone i gained from having 2 kids /:(
I know it’s a bit samey but mine is healthy eating, every year I go on holiday and feel FAT, this year I’m determined to be slimmer for my holiday so I feel and look good, it’s going well and I’ve stuck to it since 4 Jan. The word DIET has been banned from our house, it’s healthy eating all the way, come on !
Mine is to put more effort into everything I do this year!
I am going to get more organised and finally declutter my house
My new years resolution was to get fit and quit caffiene in preparation for my British Heart Foundation’s Trek Iceland in July 2011. My dad had a heart attack back in 2009, and was lucky enough to be talking to a GP when he had it, meaning he was able to be defib’d and saved! This year I wanted to give something back so I have signed up to this four day trek through mixed terrain in Iceland which will really push me and me an amazing personal challenge!
So far its going well, I quit caffiene cold turkey and am now feeling great (after a week of feeling pretty awful!!), Im eating healthier, drinking lots of water, and I have signed up to my local park runs every saturday morning! Im really enjoying a change of lifestyle and I’ll be raising lots of money for the British Heart Foundation in the process!
Lucy x
I’m 50 this year and my New Years resolution is to spend the whole year celebrating and enjoying life to the full
My New Year’s Resolution is to Keep On Keeping On….
So:
Keep on Losing Weight
Keep on Exercising
Keep on Eating Healthily
Keep on Looking After My Body
Keep on Treating Myself
So far so good……….. (ish)
Mine is to save more money rather than spend as im a sucker for sales and bargains!!
My New Year’s resolution – obvious I know – is to lose weight. I had a load of exercise equipment for Christmas and have been putting it to good use! Not much weight lost (yet) but I’m certainly feeling fitter, which is a bonus
To keep my weight off – I really want to crack it and look gawjjjjuuuusss in the summer.
Would love to spend more time with the family and do some really nice trips at the weekend.
Keep fit and exercise regularly.
Give up smoking! On week 4 doing well :0)
I’d really like to try and give up the fags this year.
Mine is to get off my backside and down the gym!
So far I’ve been successfully keeping my resolution to have more fun! I’ve been ice skating, been going to the gym 4 times a week (including trying Zumba for the first time and now I’m addicted!), we’ve made time for dinner or drinks with friends at least once a week and I’ve nearly finished crocheting a jumper – the first thing that complicated I’ve ever attempted! Plus I’ve baked at least once a week and spent more time with my husband. Long may it continue if you ask me!
to lose weight and get fit
Having lost 4 stone last year, Im going to stay on track and shift the last stone
I am going to get to goal weight by Xmas (5 stone to go after getting part way thee last year) and I am also going to be able to run 5k by the end of the year.
Mine is to get the house organized cause it stresses me out!
to laugh more – we take ourselves too seriously – so i am encouraging friends and family to send me any jokes to get my chuckle muscles working!!!
My resolution is to eat more healthily and to buy less take-aways!
To get fit and stay that way.
to lose weight
Mine is to still be able to fit into my new size 10 jeans at the end of the year
to be better at whipping my hair then willow smith
My resolutions are to be nicer to myself and to worry less.
My resolution is to be more eco-friendly and reduce my carbon footprint as much as possible
My own personal New Year’s Resolutions would be better for wining a fabulous Laura Ashley goody bag worth £100. After all, I do deserve something to help me feel better and recharge after the chaos of Christmas. Especially after eating all those contraband biscuit!
Resolve to raise more money and help others
To be a nicer person & be more positive
As my nan has just had a massive stroke it has made mebe realise how I should appreciate my family more.
My resolution is to contact members of my family on a more regular basis, even if its only to ask how they are.
I don’t want to sound depressive but life is so short and we should do more with what time we have with each other.
My new years resolution is to be more organized, remember birthdays (my memory is terrible lol) and to spend even more quality time with my 6 young children especially my eldest as next year he is off to secondary school (eek little bit scary) and soon he wont want to huddle up on the sofa with his mum lol If I can manage these couple of things then I am already a winner! xxx
to try to get fit and continue my diet and win the laura ashley goody bag to raffle to raise money for RelateNorthamptonshire
Our first grand daughter was born – when her mum was only 24 weeks pregnant! (in Capetown, South Africa). We were visiting ZA for “mummy’s” wedding when our darling wee one arrived. With all the care from hospital staff, mummy and daddy, she has thrived and will be 3 in June! We weren’t able to cuddle/hold her then because she was too fragile. The good news is that they are coming to see us (for real – unskyped!) in June this year for K’s birthday. My resolution is to make the most of every moment they are here – and hopefully she will like her granny and granpa and let us cuddle her and hopefully mummy and daddy will let us spoil her – a little!
Mine is to apply the saying ‘little but often’ to all aspects of life from the consumption of chocolate to the task of school fundraising – this should reduce the waistline as well as the burden of target meeting! Good luck everyone with your resolutions!
Last year i did the ‘Race For Life’ in May for my Aunite who sadly passed away due to lung cancer, i was only 7 at the time which is very young to actually understand what ‘cancer’ really is. Now that i’m older, after growing up without an auntie i would like to prevent other people having to go through what i had to. I’m 15 now and forever wishing she was able to watch me grow up. It’s heartbreaking to know that she won’t see everything i do, she was such a fighter but she wasn’t as lucky with her battle with cancer and sadly it won. After saying i was going to get ‘fit’ so i could complete the 5k race in a good time i said i was going to start jogging..i went once and gave up and ran the 5k in 45 minutes…in a few years i would like to run the 10k and get an amazing time. Therefore my new yers resolution is to actually get fit and never give up!
I havent broken any of my New Years Resolution as I decided against making any this year!