Do you think "New Year Resolutions" are still relevant and effective?

Most of the time when people decided to do something to improve our lives it doesn't happen, but that doesn't mean the attempt isn't worthwhile. I think the biggest problem with new year resolutions is that we don't do it often enough. Instead of one a year looking to improve those things you know need work how about making your new years resolution to examine your life on a daily basis.

not really if we have the enuf motivation we can start at anytime new years r not necessary happy lotting and have a happy new year

New year's resolution serves as a guide for a person. some are serious with it some are not. but atleast its good to have one and wouldnt follow or follow than none at all.

New Year's resolutions are like promises to oneself...made to be broken.

I think they are effective if you commit to them seriously. The New Year represents a fresh start and if you take your resolution seriously it can be relevant for your future.

Resolution are just a tag with new year. an annual tag.... why dont we make it a daily tag in our life hope you agree with me?

Absolutely! I just read an article today that stated that rather than writing New Years resolutions, you should write New Years intentions. The thought process is that by using the word resolution, you set yourself up for failure ie the first time that you don't do something that you've resolved to do, you fell guilty and instead of jumping back on the wagon like you would with an intention you throw up your hands and give up. Whatever you call them, I am making resolutions/intentions for the year. I accomplished two of the three that I made last year by writing an mission statement for each resolution; writing a list of why I wanted to accomplish each one so that when I was weak I could give myself some incentive, and by creating monthly, weekly and daily goals. I also assessed my progress each week. I always start with an analysis of the preceding year to see where I've succeeded and where I need to put a little more effort. Best of luck to you in the coming year.

I think so, it's important that people set goals for themselves. That way, they are working towards something, usually something that will help them to 'better' themselves. However, it really important that people set realistic goals for themselves so that they are likely to achieve them, rather than feel bad for not getting where they hoped to be!