From the President: Happy New year!

by Matthew McCoyd

I just want to take this opportunity to wish each of you a Happy New Year.

Since many of us probably made some New Year’s resolutions I thought I would offer some interesting facts about this tradition.

Origins of New Year’s resolutions:
It is believed that the Babylonians were the first to make New Year’s resolutions, and people all over the world have been breaking them ever since. The early Christians believed the first day of the new year should be spent reflecting on past mistakes and resolving to improve oneself in the new year. (From www.infoplease.com).

According to an article on USA.GOV, Dec. 13, 2011, some of the New Year’s resolutions that are the most popular year after year are:

  1. Drink less alcohol
  2. Get a better education
  3. Get a better job
  4. Get fit
  5. Lose weight
  6. Manage debt
  7. Manage stress
  8. Quit smoking
  9. Reduce, reuse, and recycle
  10. Save money
  11. Take a trip
  12. Volunteer to help others

According to Time magazine the most broken New Year’s resolutions are:

  1. Lose weight and get fit
  2. Quit smoking
  3. Learn something new
  4. Eat healthier and diet
  5. Get out of debt and save money
  6. Spend more time with family
  7. Travel to new places
  8. Be less stressed
  9. Volunteer
  10. Drink less

Whatever your New Year’s resolutions are, best of luck to all in keeping at them and best wishes for a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year.

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