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:
Resolution:
“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
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
Resolution:
“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
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
Resolution:
“Spend more time with my family.”
Chances of accomplishing goal:
“Sixty percent to 70 percent.”
Tiffany Smith, Bank of America
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!