New Years Resolutions

2025: Anytime I use the word "should", immediately create a task for it

2024: Don't make plans that rely on people who have been consistently unreliable in the past

2023: If you are presented an opportunity to do something, seek reasons to do it rather than reasons not to do it

2022: If someone suggests an idea or theory, say something positive/supportive about it

2021: Say at least one nice thing to one person every day

2020: Do everything with pure intentions

2019: Create a crossword puzzle that meets New York Times standards

2018: Be more precise with my language
2017: Try not to complain about things
2016: Have a positive attitude
2015: Put all tasks in task manager
2014: Do the things that you ought to do
2013: If you make a mistake, or almost make a mistake, immediately put a process in place that will prevent you from making the same mistake in the future
2012: If you agree to do something for someone, do it right away

2011: Hear and acknowledge everything that people say

2009: Make use of the things I have

2008: Be mindful of daily goals list every night

2007: Watch a maximum of one sporting event per week (week runs Sun-Sat). There are two exemptions: watching with others in a social setting, or watching while exercising.
2006: (1) Do not watch the 11:00 local news (2) Finish reading the Sunday paper by Tuesday night
2005: Never place anything in a location where it could cause a problem if left there
2004: Perform any activity immediately if it will take less than 1 minute

Permanent resolutions:
(1) Maintain an even and calm temperament
(2) Think without deceit
(3) Tell the truth at all times
(4) Do right by others
(5) Temperance in food/drink
(6) Moderation in all things
(7) Tranquility