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TEN NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
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New
Year's Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and
more importantly, forward to the coming year. It's a time to reflect
on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through
on those changes. Did your New Year resolutions make our top ten list?
1) Spend More Time with Family & Friends
Recent polls conducted by General Nutrition Centres, Quicken, and others
shows that more than 50% of Americans vow to appreciate loved ones and
spend more time with family and friends this year.
2) Fit in Fitness
The evidence is in for fitness. Regular exercise has been associated
with more health benefits than anything else known to man. Studies show
that it reduces the risk of some cancers, increases longevity, helps
achieve and maintain weight loss, enhances mood, lowers blood pressure,
and even improves arthritis. In short, exercise keeps you healthy and
makes you look and feel better.
3) Tame the Bulge
Fifty-five percent of adults in America are overweight, so it is not
surprising to find that weight loss is one of the most popular New Year's
resolutions. Setting reasonable goals and staying focused are the two
most important factors in sticking with a weight loss program, and the
key to success for those millions of Americans who made a New Year's
commitment to shed extra pounds.
4) Quit Smoking
Even if you've tried to quit before and failed, don't let it get you
down. On average, smokers try about four times before they quit for
good. Start enjoying the rest of your smoke-free life!
5) Enjoy Life More
Given the hectic, stressful lifestyles of millions of Americans, it
is no wonder that "enjoying life more" has become a popular
resolution in recent years.
6) Quit Drinking
While many people use the New Year as an incentive to finally stop drinking,
most are not equipped to make such a drastic lifestyle change all at
once. If you have decided that you want to stop drinking, there is a
world of help and support available.
7) Get Out of Debt
Was money a big source of stress in your life last year? Join the millions
of Americans who have resolved to spend this year getting a handle on
their finances. It's a promise that will repay itself many times over
in the year ahead.
8) Learn Something New
Have you vowed to make this year the year to learn something new? Perhaps
you are considering a career change, want to learn a new language, or
just how to fix your computer? Whether you take a course or read a book,
you'll find education to be one of the easiest, most motivating New
Year's resolutions to keep. Challenge your mind in the coming year,
and your horizons will expand.
9) Help Others
A popular, non-selfish New Year's resolution, volunteerism can take
many forms. Whether you choose to spend time helping out at your local
library, mentoring a child, or building a house, these nonprofit volunteer
organizations could really use your help.
10) Get Organized
On just about every New Year resolution top ten list, organization can
be a very reasonable goal. Whether you want your home organized enough
that you can invite someone over on a whim, or your office organized
enough that you can find the stapler when you need it, these tips and
links should get you started on the way to a more organized life.
(taken
from http://pittsburgh.about.com/cs/holidays/tp/resolutions.htm)
ACTIVITIES
– PROJECT 1
Now it's your turn !!!
Open
the Word Processor in your computer, create a new document and write
your 5 New Year Resolutions for next year, explaining why you want to
choose them. Once the activity is finished, print it and hand it in
to your teacher. Try to be original !!!