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What's Your New Year's Resolution?

Anna Monette Roberts — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:51:06 PST

Year over year, some of the top American New Year's resolutions include working your way toward better health. Whether you are looking to burn off a few post-holiday pounds, go to the gym more often, or clean up your diet, tell us which of these popular American resolutions you've made for 2012. If you don't see your health-related New Year's resolution in these choices, tell us yours in the comments below.

How the Season of Lent Can Motivate You

Leta Shy — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:20:08 PST

Today is Fat Tuesday, a time, it seems, to celebrate the excess. From alcohol-infused celebrations to indulgent feasts, Christians (and others) around the world take this last day to go all out before the pre-Easter season of Lent.

The gluttony of today will be gone tomorrow, however, since many will be fasting or otherwise giving up vices in honor of Lent. But even if you're not religious, Lent can be the perfect time to motivate or challenge your fitness routine or diet plans. The 40-day or so period is just enough time to notice the effects of a sacrifice or to form a habit, and being around three months into the year it can also act like a second chance for any resolution that's been forgotten from your New Year's list. And, much like New Year's resolutions, it can be comforting to know that other people are forgoing chocolate or vowing to run every day as well.

As a meat lover, I like to go vegetarian or pescetarian for Lent, but this year - after realizing that switching to decaf didn't make me any less addicted to coffee - there will be no more Starbucks runs for me! Instead, I'll be substituting that once a day au lait with water or green tea to stay hydrated, get some much-needed antioxidants, and hopefully form a new healthy habit by the end of it.

Readers, do you give something up (or make a resolution) for Lent? What's it going to be this year?

New Year Resolution: Enrich Your Brain With Personal Finance

SavvySugar — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:00:09 PST

You can resolve to do many personal finance-related things, but if you're not sure what you're doing, it's going to be a tough resolution to follow. Have this one simple savvy goal for 2011, and that's learning more about managing your personal finances. One of the best ways to do that is read up on it. Here are some money book favorites for your consideration:

I Will Teach You to be Rich - Ramit Sethi
Your Money or Your Life - Vicki Robin, Joe Dominguez, and Monique Tilford
Get a Financial Life - Beth Kobliner
Your Money: The Missing Manual - J.D. Roth
Women & Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny - Suze Orman
Generation Earn - Kimberly Palmer

What's Your Savvy Resolution For 2011?

SavvySugar — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:05:08 PST

I've given you tips on how to stick to your New Year's resolutions, so remember to keep them in mind when you're trying to figure out what to resolve for 2011. There are so many areas to improve on, but try to narrow it down to one or two so you'll be able to dedicate more time and effort to them. How are you going to improve your money ways next year?

Did You Stick to Your 2010 Resolutions?

SavvySugar — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:05:56 PST

The end of December is always an exciting time, because of all the hope and new start a new year brings. It's funny how fast time passes - it feels like just yesterday I was asking you about what you're resolving for 2010. Many of you gave interesting (and savvy!) answers such as "Look for a new job and start my MBA!" or "Pay off the mortgage, get my ASCP certification, and stop the impulse purchases." Whether it be developing yourself professionally or getting better with money, how did you do on your 2010 resolutions?

Open House: How Are You Doing on Your Home Resolutions?

CasaSugar — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:30:51 PST

As soon as the new year rolls around, many of us draw up to-do lists chronicling everything we'd love to do to improve our homes. I'd give myself a solid B+ on my resolutions, which included re-organizing closets and doing more every day, little house cleanings instead of major weekly ones. I also have had to add a few other items to my list that I'd conveniently forgotten about, including buying a dresser for the soon-to-arrive baby's room and whipping up a changing pad cover for the top of it (that last item still needs to be checked off).

So, how are you doing on your list of home resolutions? Have you been able to keep up with your list, or do you still need to tackle it? What have you been able to cross off your to-do list, and what things have been added? Tell me all about it in the comments!

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Buzz In: Did You Make Entertainment-Related Resolutions?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:30:22 PST

With the start of 2009 comes the chance to make another batch of New Year's resolutions (here's hoping you haven't already broken yours!). Every year, I find that a few of my resolutions are entertainment related, and this year is no exception. In 2009, I resolve to see all the Oscar-nominated movies before the Oscars, keep a list of all the books I read, and delete programs from my DVR if I haven't watched them within a month. What about you?

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Open House: What's Your Green Resolution?

CasaSugar — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:30:09 PST

Resolutions are often made with the best intentions - and then promptly forgotten. This year, I'm going to try very hard to stick to my eco-oriented New Year's resolutions. Starting off, I'm going to try to keep a better attitude about living green. I won't complain when we keep the heat down, but I'll instead try to cheerfully don a sweater and a pair of slippers. After all, turning down the thermostat saves you green, as well as helping out the environment.

Other resolutions include finally buying rain barrels for the house, expanding my garden, and remembering to use carbon offsets for my plane travel.

What are your green resolutions for 2009?

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This New Year's Resolution List Raises Lots of Questions

GiggleSugar — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:00:00 PST

I always write New Year's resolutions down on paper - even if they are unrealistic, or even if I lose the list, as this person did. (The person who found it found it at an ATM machine in Athens, GA!) I'm not sure if it's a good idea to write New Year's resolutions after a big bender in New Orleans, though. (And yes, I'm assuming a lot.) Everyone thinks they need AA after a trip to the Big Easy!

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Make That Fit Resolution Stick

FitSugar — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:30:00 PST

The number one resolution of 2008, hand picked by you guys, was to exercise more. In case you're looking to finally keep with an exercise routine this year, here are some basic tips for sticking with it:

Before you start a program, explore your options. Select something you'll enjoy, which will improve the chances that you'll stick with it.
Start slowly. If you go too hard at first, you can become sore and may be discouraged from continuing with your fitness program.

There are more tips so