The year 2012 is about to end, and we are still feeling the after effect of the Christmas Celebration, mainly in our pockets with the number of gifts that we give to people, especially to kids. Nevertheless, there are things that we must be grateful for aside from the things that we have received this year, including good health and success in our undertakings in life. It is a  tradition to come up with a list of what you would want to change in the coming year and things that you would want to do to become a better person, so here are the top 10 New Year’s resolutions for 2013 :

10. Be Proactive

If you are familiar with Steven Covey’s 7 Habits, this is the number one habit that he has listed in his book. This is an exact opposite of the word reactive. Some of the people who shared their views at work and of course in life find this solution as permanent and yearly goal for individuals. To those people who have reacted negatively in certain situations realized the impact of their emotional impulse that brought misery and stigma in their lives. People who have never understood the meaning of staying calm despite of the most aggravating and helpless circumstances value the effect and consequence of it after. It takes time and discipline, and we all need it especially if we feel that we lack of it. Find ways to at least reduce the reactive process that your body undergoes so you can handle pressures, demands, and trials in life.

9. Quit Smoking

Based on the recent statistics about smoking, there are about 1.1 billion smokers in the world, and majority of them are found in China that shares 300 million people who are actively smoking. With the increasing ratio, we also see an increased numbers of people who are diagnosed of diseases associated with the habitual smoking group. The worst effect of it is death, and it was actually translated to 5 million annual mortality as of 2012. People become slave of it, and ill effects of it in their lives, which are both manifested both physically, and socially.

8. Get a Promotion at Work

Amidst the worsening economic condition, level of competency at work is the primary tool that an employee can do in order to alleviate the effects of it by being profitable and asset to the company. Some of the people who were asked this year as to the things that they can do best for next year, without any doubts, they affirmatively stated that they want to be paid better by next year, and this is possible if they would improve in their working habits like being on-time, cessation of unreasonable absences, and incompetency at work. Success is our goal in life, and settling at mediocre level, not only defines you, but also set your future.

7. Pay Debts

If America is experiencing the sudden gradual economic downfall since recession time for the past years before the turnover of Presidency to Barrack Obama back then. It has not yet elevated from that pit that resulted to unemployment rate in several institutions, and companies in the United States. Hence, the effect of it to people especially to those who are earning  a below minimum level have placed put them in a situation to borrow through credit cards, immediate cash loans, and other short or long-term cash-advancements available. Debt is actually death because it kills not just the entire system of any entity, but the ability of an individual to get off from the extreme results of it. This is one of the top 10 New Year’s resolution for 2013 that people put on their list.

6. Stop Gambling

Any complex problem has actually started in a simple thought of doing it. When one becomes used to it, it’s harder to resist the urges, and the level vulnerability increases. Gambling is one of the types of addictions that some do not recognize. In fact, a simple poker seems to be a simple activity where you want to enjoy, and experience the thrill of winning. However, once you get hooked of it, it becomes harder to quit. You might be surprised, but based on the survey conducted recently; women took of more 50% population of people who gamble daily compared to men. In fact, the results of it are in extreme sides like insurmountable debts, unhealthy habits, and lastly suicide attempts that might result to death.

5. Reduce Stress

This is one of the common New Year’s resolutions that we have heard and seen from the people who are trying to joggle work, time with the family, and for themselves. This answer comes in most men since they tend to receive and complain about the stress that they experience at work. However, women who work at the same time take care of their kids when they get home receive more than the hassle, but they know how to manage, although there are percentage who cannot pull it off, but at least, we can see that women are strongest in facing the very demands of life.

4. Exercise More  

It has been one of the popular New Year’s resolutions that we can see and hear yearly from loved ones and friends. People who have thought that they have gained weight this 2012 would automatically include and blurt it out once you talk to them. It’s not really in shedding off lot of pounds, but keeping their shape back. It is also one of the commitments that are not kept especially if there are tempting factors that would either break one’s regimen or practice. It requires patience and discipline to totally muster and be a master of your own weaknesses.

3. Be Healthy

People who have spent so much in their daily medicines, or have been confined in the hospital have shared their sentiments about this. Likewise, this individual realization should not come in order to come-up to a healthy resolution of being in shape physically, and being able to work without any hindrances. People who receive treatments of any sorts have no choice at all, but to follow medical advice. As much as they wanted not to take any of which because of financial demands that they need to sacrifice out of their pockets, they have no choice, if that means their life. Instead of being placed in such situation, start off by prioritizing your health in 2013, and not just a starter, and not really a finisher.

2. Save Money

People who have spent so much this year, and have debts to settle did express their wish to keep and save a few bucks of money. It is one of the good New Year’s resolutions that people have yearly, but because of the tempting offers that market has for us like newest or latest gadgets, the amount that we are supposed to deposit in our bank, is being used to pay for the price that will never rise or make an increase on our part. Review your financial, and decide if you will include this on the list that you would do in the beginning of 2013.

1. Lose Weight 

This is not just the top most New Year’s resolution that most of the people have wished for 2013, but it has been the top answer in yearly lists that people create. In fact, I have loved ones and friends who have wished the same thing, but when they reached in the middle of their goal, they became vulnerable in temptations that surrounds them, and they find themselves doing the same habit, and retaining what they have done previously. In the end, whenever a new year will approach, they would wish for another try that they would do things right this time. It’s almost everyone’s wish especially those who have never felt how to be fit, and slim like others. In fact, some of the products that you would see for bigger endorsements are all lose weight inventions that are designed to assist people in shedding off unwanted pounds.