New Years Resolutions... Why whats the point?

Every year people sit down and come up with their new year's resolutions. The resolutions usually consist of loosing weight, quit smoking, start working out, or maybe even fix finances. The problem with resolutions are people hardly follow through with them. So whats the point in making them? And if you are going to make a resolution for the new year, why not make a resolution that is more constructive? Why don't people make resolutions to volunteer more, be more neighborly, or even try to reconnect your family ties?

This year I have sat down and thought about my resolution for this upcoming year and was having a hard time picking something that I would follow through on. This past year I have hit rock bottom and gave myself a real true opportunity to think about where I want my life to go and the person I want to become. The petty resolutions I have already attempted a start on before we hit the new year. So what is going to be my resolution for the next year? I really want my life to be improved upon and go towards more a positive light. I have in the last week made more of an effort to be a true part of my family. I have started rekindling my faith again. And I have sat down and considered which friends were the negative influence on my life. This year I am looking forward to this year and its journeys that it will take me on.