Can you share some interesting New Years resolution stories?

Sure. One story is about a guy who resolved to stop using his phone while on the toilet. But the first day of the new year, he was so used to it that he absent - mindedly took his phone in there. When he realized, he laughed at himself. Another is a woman who decided to learn to cook. She tried to make a simple omelette but ended up setting off the smoke alarm. It was a total mess but also really funny.

A guy I know made a new year resolution to run a marathon. He began training in January. He faced many difficulties like injuries and bad weather, but he didn't give up. In the end, he completed the marathon in a decent time. His story shows the power of determination.

Well, here's a story. I had a New Years resolution to run a marathon. I wasn't much of a runner before. I began with short runs around my neighborhood. I gradually increased the distance. There were days when I wanted to give up, especially when it was cold or I was tired. But I kept at it. I joined a running group for motivation. Eventually, I completed the marathon, and it was a huge accomplishment for me.

One reason is over - ambition. People often set very high goals like running a marathon when they haven't even run a mile before. Another is lack of planning. For example, if someone wants to lose weight but doesn't plan their meals, it's easy to fail. Also, unexpected life events can derail resolutions. If someone has a family emergency and they were trying to save money, they might have to spend more than planned.

Sure! One person's New Years resolution was to stop using exclamation marks in their texts for a whole year. But every time they got excited, they had to rewrite the message multiple times to avoid that mark. It was really funny seeing them struggle with self - control in their digital communication.

Here's another one. A woman resolved to exercise more. So she went to the gym on January 1st. She got on the treadmill and set it to a very slow speed. After just five minutes, she thought she was going to pass out. She then sat on the treadmill, called her friend and said, 'This exercise thing is way harder than I thought. I might need to re - evaluate my resolution.'

Sure. One success story is about a person who resolved to exercise more. They started small, just 15 minutes of jogging a day. Eventually, they built up to running marathons. Another one is someone who decided to learn a new language. They used language apps daily and now can communicate fluently in that language.

Sure. There was a person who resolved to do a random act of kindness every day. They would leave anonymous nice notes for coworkers, pay for a stranger's coffee, etc. It made their year full of positive interactions.

A common failed New Years resolution story is about dieting. For example, someone decided to cut out all junk food for the new year. However, at the first office party in January, there was a table full of cookies and cakes, and they couldn't resist. Then there are those who vow to read more books. They might set a goal of reading one book a month. But they didn't account for how tired they would be after work and end up spending their evenings watching TV instead. Also, some people resolve to be more organized. They buy new planners and storage boxes, but soon go back to their old messy ways as they find it too much effort to maintain the new system.

Here's one. I made a new year resolution to learn a new language, French. I bought all the study materials and enrolled in an online course. In the beginning, it was quite difficult to remember all the grammar rules and new vocabulary. But I practiced every day, even if it was just for 15 minutes. By the end of the year, I could hold a basic conversation in French. It was really fulfilling.