Our Favorite Top New Year’s Resolutions

By Savvy Staff

New Year's Fact
The tradition of making resolutions dates back to the early Babylonians. Their most popular resolution? To return borrowed farm equipment. – wilstar.com

Whether we loved it or loathed it, another year is coming to an end, which means another chance for us all to create better versions of ourselves. Here are the top new year's resolutions from the Savvy Miss community.

I Resolve To…

Top New Year's Resolution #1: Reconnect With Myself.

My resolution is to try and just breathe! To not worry so much about the little things in order to enjoy the things in life that really matter. – Yuri, 30

I want to find my inner peace, to keep my composure (especially NOT to PMS all the time when times are tough!) and choose my battles. – Fiona, 27

I have realized that I have become a little harsh, so this year I am going to try to calm down, consider the feelings of others, and not judge people for being assholes until they’ve proven they really are assholes. – Rosalie, 21

According to my friends, I complain nonstop about not having a boyfriend (but I know it’s true). Next year I want to work on not obsessing, and instead learn how to be comfortable in my own skin, flaws and all, and that it’s also OK to be alone. – Ellen, 36

New Year's Fact
People make more resolutions to start a new habit (84%), than to break an old one (16%). – funfacts.com

Top New Year's Resolution #2: Love Myself. Improve my posture, exercise more and more often, and enjoy the moment. – Savvy Miss Member

I've decided to eat more cake, wear less makeup than I already do and roller skate once a week because I prefer happiness over hunger and I like to spend my time outdoors rather than in front of a mirror or behind a desk. –Amy, 24

Dieting all year made me unhappy, so I resolve to stop the calorie counting and get rid of the mentality that eating a slice of pizza will make me gain ten pounds. If I’m craving pizza, I’m gonna eat it dammit! – Lindsay, 24

My New Year's Resolution for 2008 is to read more. It sounds so basic and easy but considering the last book that I completed in 2007 was Harry Potter, I know I need to work on that more. – Minna, 27

Don't be a lush! – Savvy Miss Member

To wash my dirty mouth and stop cussing like a sailor! – Christine, 29

I haven’t taken care of myself the whole year, so my resolution is to stop looking bummy! I want to have fun with fashion and put a little more effort into the way I look. – Mae, 33

New Year's Fact
63% of people are still keeping their resolutions after the first two months. – funfacts.com

Top New Year's Resolution #3: Stop Procrastinating!

I’ve been putting this off for about ten years, but I will finally learn how to play the guitar. – Jen, 25

To not procrastinate, and to not be a flake! – Cara, 20Top New Year's Resolution #5: Help the World.

I’d like to get more involved in community service, maybe volunteering at Boys & Girls Club. I’d like to engage in a creative hobby, such as painting or photography. And I’d also like to look into teaching creative writing or journalism, in addition to working full-time. – Jessica, 35

New Year's Fact
Of those who successfully achieved their top resolution, 40% of them did so on the first attempt. The rest made multiple tries, with 17% finally succeeding after more than six attempts. – funfacts.com