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.
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.
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.
One person made a New Years resolution to wear a different wacky hat every day. One day it was a giant sombrero, the next day a bright pink top hat with a large flower. People on the street would stare and sometimes laugh. His family and friends always looked forward to seeing what crazy hat he would show up in next. It added a lot of humor to his daily life and those around him.
In the second season of the year of celebration, Fan Xian used his own efforts to resolve the crisis of the palace treasury. He and the merchants in the city gathered in Cang Mountain and raised a large amount of silver by selling treasury debts, solving the problem of the palace treasury being empty. However, when the Qing Emperor was in danger of being assassinated three times, Fan Xian's rescue had resulted in his martial arts being completely crippled. Faced with immense pressure and danger, Fan Xian had no other choice. He had to go to Jiangnan with his own body and challenge the enormous power and the established rules of the game in order to completely take back the palace treasury. As for the final outcome of Qing Yu Nian, according to the original novel, Fan Xian successfully overthrew the Qing Emperor, supported the Third Prince to ascend the throne, and lived in seclusion in Jiangnan. In the final battle, the Qing Emperor was heavily injured by Fan Xian and the others. In the end, he was killed by Wu Zhu's laser eyes. Chen Pingping took revenge for Ye Qingmei and perished together with the Qing Emperor. The Qing Emperor was thus completely finished off.
One common theme is self - improvement. People often resolve to learn new skills like painting or playing an instrument. Another theme is health. Many aim to lose weight or exercise more regularly. Also, relationships are a theme. Some resolve to spend more time with family or make new friends.
In New Years resolution stories, a common theme is financial stability. People may resolve to save money, pay off debts or invest. This is to secure their future. Another theme is creativity. Some people aim to start painting, writing or doing other creative activities. And the theme of breaking bad habits is also prevalent. Whether it's smoking, over - eating or procrastinating, many people use the New Year as a chance to break free from these negative behaviors.
I heard about a man whose New Years resolution was to read 50 books in a year. He made a list of books he wanted to read, including classic novels and non - fiction works. He carried a book with him everywhere. Sometimes he read on his lunch break, or in the evenings. He found it a bit tough at first to keep up the pace, but as he got into the habit, he managed to reach his goal and became more knowledgeable as a result.
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.
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.