Make Them And Break Them.

@Kandae11 (56925)
January 11, 2026 8:14am CST
We are almost half way into the first month of a new year - so how much success are you having with your New Year's resolutions ? That is if you made any. Some people make very ambitious resolutions at the start of every new year - like, eating less, losing weight, making more money, being a better person etc.etc. I used to have very lofty resolutions until l realised what works for me is setting reasonable goals and following through as best as l can with patience and consistency. So what are your thoughts on New Year's resolutions ? Do you make them and break them?
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Amber
@AmbiePam (110368)
• United States
11 Jan
I didn’t really make any because I knew I wouldn’t keep them. I just want to keep in mind that I want to be a blessing to many, and a hindrance to none.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (56925)
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11 Jan
That sounds just about right. What l stopped doing some years ago is making my resolutions known - just in case l fell short. Now l think about it - making them known would be more helpful in me keeping them.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (110368)
• United States
11 Jan
@Kandae11 That’s a good point.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (321323)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Jan
I make goals. So far, I haven't broken mine.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (321323)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Jan
@Kandae11 Thank you.
Kandase
@Kandae11 (56925)
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12 Jan
That's great.
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much2say
@much2say (57759)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Jan
NY resolutions - what's that ? Oh gosh this year I have not even thought about them at all. Maybe I am better off doing New Day's resolutions - daily goals seem more doable for me . Happy New Year to you !
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much2say
@much2say (57759)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Jan
@Kandae11 Thank you! Yes, one day at a time. Maybe even a few hours at a time .
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (56925)
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11 Jan
Same to you. One day at a time , step by step sounds good to me too.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (491006)
• Italy
11 Jan
I never make them, should I try to respect the resolutions I would feel stressed and depressed if I break them. Better not to make resolutions.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (491006)
• Italy
11 Jan
@Kandae11 I think it's better to do every day our best to avoid to procrastinate.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (56925)
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11 Jan
I tend to agree. Can we be positive we'll keep them ? It is depressing when we don't.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (165792)
• United States
11 Jan
I quit making resolutions for the new year about a hundred years or so ago. I'd get upset if I couldn't keep them and didn't like getting upset about something so silly. I am mindful of things I say and do and try not to upset anyone. I hope you're having a wonderful new year!
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DE
@DaddyEvil (165792)
• United States
11 Jan
@Kandae11 I want things to calm down everywhere and for the US to stop doing crazy things. Thank you!
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (56925)
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11 Jan
It started with a real "bang" but so far so good.. l am hoping that 2026 will be one for the history books - but in a good way. Happy belated new year wishes to yourself and Pretty.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (369432)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Jan
I used to make New Year resolutions but by the end of January I'd have forgotten what they were! I don't bother now.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (369432)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Jan
@Kandae11 That's pretty good! Well done you.
Kandase
@Kandae11 (56925)
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12 Jan
Some last a week.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (201533)
• United States
11 Jan
I don't make them, but I do try to work on my goals.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (56925)
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11 Jan
Better idea.
MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (87998)
• United States
11 Jan
Happy New Year! I made a few small goals for myself and so far so good. I don't' consider them resolutions just a few small ways to better myself.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (56925)
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11 Jan
Exactly the way l think. So far so good. Happy new year to you too.
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Jessica
@JESSY3236 (21373)
• United States
13 Jan
I didn't make any this year.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (56925)
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14 Jan
Happy new year.