I've never been the kind of guy that makes resolutions at the beginning of each year. I do make resolutions, but it usually happens when circumstances mandate it, or when the mood strikes me. 

The calendar has little to do with it. 

For instance, a few months ago I wrote a column about having to lose weight to improve my overall health. Surprisingly, it received about as much reaction as any other column that I've wrote over the past few months.