Improving Health Dominates New Year’s Resolutions

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With the commencement of a new year, most of us pledge to make certain changes in our lives. Whether it’s to spend less time at work, drop a few pounds or take that dream vacation, the making – and often times breaking – of New Year’s Resolutions is a January tradition.

inmaricopa.com solicited Maricopa residents’ resolutions and their confidence level of achieving them. A sample of the results follow:

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“Lose weight and stop eating chocolate.”

Chances of accomplishing goal:
“I don’t know; I just know I have to do it.”

Bill Page, Rancho El Dorado

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Resolution:

“To lose weight.”

Chances of accomplishing goal:
“Pretty good because I have two weddings and a high school reunion coming up.”

Marty McDonald, The Villages

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“Focus again on my vision and key areas in my life: family, health and career.”

Chances of accomplishing goal:
“97% – because they’re written down.”

Jeff St. Clair, Maricopa High School

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Resolution:
“I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I’m almost perfect so there’s not a lot of room for improvement. Besides, you don’t have to worry about keeping ’em if you don’t make ’em!”

Terry Jackson, Wildcat Landscape Materials

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“Spend more time with my family.”

Chances of accomplishing goal:
“Sixty percent to 70 percent.”

Tiffany Smith, Bank of America


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Resolution: “Take better care of myself.”
Chances of accomplishing goal: “Good. Ninety-five percent.”
Chris Hartong, Maricopa Self Storage

Resolution: “Lose weight.”
Chances of accomplishing goal: “Not quite that confident. Maybe 50 percent.”
Earl Hartong, Maricopa Self Storage

Happy New Year from inmaricopa.com!