Some take it seriously. Some bid it farewell just after the clock strikes twelve. Some call it a Second Chance to Dream with Eyes Open. New Year Resolution — no one can deny having made some.

有人很重视它，有人新年钟声一响完就把它抛到脑后了，有人把它看作实现梦想的又一良机。它就是新年愿望清单，没人能说自己没许过新年愿望。

People change with time, so do their aspirations¹. Seriously taken, Happy New Year Resolution is an opportunity to gauge² our goals. For the adventurous³ souls, it is the opportunity to tickle⁴ a funny bone or to try something bold.

人是会变的，愿望也一样。认真列一个新年愿望清单能让我们确立自己的目标。对热爱冒险的人来说，这是找个乐子、寻求刺激的好机会。

Here are ten amazing New Year Resolution 2016 ideas. Some are simple, some are exotic – but each is unique in its own way – there is surely a one that would appeal to you!

这里有10个很棒的2016年新年愿望，有的很简单，有的很奇特，但每一个都是独一无二的，总有一个能吸引你！

1. Fit in Fitness – Secure a future with fewer trips to the doctor – exercise. Select a regime you can stick to. A group activity may add the element of fun to the routine. Lose some flab. But don’t set any strict target, for then the chances are you may get de-motivated and quit.

1. 保持健康。为了以后少去看医生，运动吧，选一个你能坚持下去的养生方法。结伴实行计划会让过程变得有趣起来。然后甩掉赘肉吧。不过不要定严格的目标，因为那样很可能打消你的积极性，然后你就放弃了。

2. Adopt a Pet – The devotion, love and loyalty⁵ of a pet can never be matched. Feel the bliss⁶ by giving one a home.

2. 领养一只宠物。宠物的心里只有你，它对你的爱与忠诚是无与伦比的。领养一只宠物，给它一个家，它会让你感到幸福的。

3. Pep up your habitat – Beautifying where you live is the easiest way to beautify your life with a feel good factor.

3. 装点一下你的住处。把你住的地方弄得漂亮一点，你的心情也会变好，这是让生活变美最简单的方法了。

4. Step up or Step Down Social Media Activity – If you have been out of touch with your pals⁷ and peers, social media would help you get back to the grove⁸. But if your virtual life is affecting your personal life, it is time you remedied that.

4. 增加或减少社交媒体的使用。如果你有一段时间没有跟朋友们、同龄人联系了，那么社交媒体能够帮助你回到朋友圈子里。不过如果你的线上生活已经影响到你的个人生活了，那就是时候想办法补救了。

5. From Vocation⁹ to Profession – When your hobby becomes your profession it not only brings in money but also makes working a fun experience.

5. 把喜爱的工作变成职业。当你的爱好变成了你的职业时，它不仅会给你带来金钱，还会把工作变成一件趣事。

6. Learn Language – Language skills are always an added plus.

6. 学外语。外语技能向来可以提升个人价值。

7. Be sincere about punctuality and commitments – This is a resolution, if followed, would help you succeed in life and be respected too.

7. 做一个守时、负责的人。如果你有这样做的决心，你在生活中会更容易取得成功，同时也会受到尊敬。

8. Overcome a fear or mental block – This will make you feel liberated¹⁰ – it will free your mind of shackles¹¹.

8. 克服一种恐惧，或者解开一个心结。这会让你感到解放，解开你内心的枷锁。

9. Fun With Family – Bonding with the family will add a treasure trove¹² of memories for you to cherish all your life.

9. 和家人开心地玩。亲情会给你留下珍贵的回忆，这些回忆你会珍藏一辈子的。

10. Snooze away to Slumber-Land – Catch up on the sleep you lost and see a beautiful glow back on you – bid farewell to those dark circles for good!

10. 没事就躺在床上休息。好好补眠，你就会重新容光焕发。为了健康着想，再也不要当夜猫子了！