Most resolutions assume that motivation will remain constant throughout the year. However, motivation is episodic, not permanent.
How the Media Would Report Bethlehem 2000 years ago
A TV station aligned to King Herod would ironically dismiss the birth altogether, careful not to alarm the palace or threaten the throne.
Why we are always Comparing Ourselves with others
As it turns out, there really is nothing new under the sun. This habit of comparison has been carefully studied.
How People Make Decisions
There are times I have window shopped for an item only to settle on something else just because a friend mentioned it.