Do you make a New Year's resolution?

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I know a lot of people always do, and then some never do. I guess it's just what people are passionate about. I don't make them--I used to, but seemed to not follow through for very long, I was always so busy, and I have a tendency to put myself on the back burner at times. It seems that many people I know dig in their heels and are determined to lose weight or get healthier or exercise more and make that their top New Year's resolution. Exercise gyms, clubs, groups, and exercise equipment are big deals for many every January 1st. The big exercise gyms have their giant surge every January--and it's reported that by March or April, it's all down to a dull roar and they are back to their normal number of enrollments. Eating healthy, managing money better, starting projects or finishing them, are big goals for some. One of the top resolutions is making more time for family and friends. I personally tried the New Year's resolution for weight loss more times than I can count, years ago. I finally did it on my own, and it wasn't a New Year's resolution. My Dad was a heavy smoker for some years. He started smoking while in the Army and at war...they actually supplied cigarettes in all the mess kits for the soldiers! He came home hooked and couldn't seem to shake off his dependency. When I was about 15, he made a resolution on New Year's and quit cold turkey. He never smoked again. I know it was really hard for him but he did it. He is the only person I know that has been able to quit smoking as a resolution, I was so proud of him. Are you making a resolution or two this year? Pixabay picture.