I make the best resolution that can ever be made every year.
Make no resolutions. :) That way there are no disappointments to be had.
On the eve of my birthday 7 1/2 years ago I ran out of cigarettes. Mind you, I have a 24 hour Stop-N-Rob about 100 yards away from my house. There was no way I could drive there and walking would be even harder. I was shitfaced by then.
Spending the night alone, (wife was working) I fell asleep with the notion that I was going to quit smoking. Yeah, sure, right, like that would happen. I smoked 2 packs a day. But I woke up the next day, grabbed a cup of coffee and went to look for a smoke. There were none. Then I remembered the night before. I was going to go for it. I told no one of my intentions, therefore I wouldn't have to live up to anyones expectations.
That first week was hell and I'll admit it. Bellying up to the bar for a beer with the boys was twice as hard. But I succeeded. I had the will power to say NO. (to myself) Except for the occasional hit of some good ganja, I never smoked again. Smokes were $3.50USD per pack then. Now they are pushing $7.00USD per pack at the carton price.
With the saved money, I went out and bought a brand new custom ordered F150 Platinum. Driving that sure beat the stench of smoking.
Now, about those silly resolutions.........