02 January 2010

Happy New Year to All - Popular Resolutions

I am trying to think about what the most popular resolutions are that people make at New Year's. I figured I'd try to take a crack at a Top 10 List. So, here is my shot. The Top 10 Resolutions for '10! Oh, one thing that came to mind in regards to this; but was not a resolution is that people qualify things as "lifestyle changes" as opposed to resolutions. I am not sure why they think that aids in the success.

Top 10 Resolutions
  1. Loose weight - eat healthier
  2. Get into an exercise routine
  3. Be a better spouse/parent/sibling/child
  4. Attend church more regularly
  5. Start a stamp collection (Okay, actually start a hobby)
  6. See a doc about that embarrassing "problem" (or finally see a doctor in general)
  7. Lay off the booze. This one is normally made on New Year's morning.
  8. Get to work earlier/Get home earlier
  9. Travel more/less
  10. donate or volunteer money, time, blood...whatever it takes.
Of course my suggestions of a few worthwhile places to find out how you can help are:

The American Red Cross
Hackers for Charity
Angelus Academy
Wounded Warrior Project


So, does anyone have suggestions for other common resolutions; or even off-beat ones they have heard.

Happy New Year!