15 Wild New Year's Resolutions

Your New Year's Resolution? Visit South Africa.

1. Become a morning person

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"I need to get better at this whole, 'waking up before noon,' thing."

2. Speak up

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"I really want to find my voice around the watering hole."

3. Stay positive

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"This year, I'm going to keep my chin up!"

4. Spend more time with family

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"I'll never let go."

5. Take a leap for love

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"It's about time I put a ring on that flipper!"

6. Hold my tongue

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"Be a better sport when asked, 'what's the weather like up there?' Even though it's not very original."

7. Cut back on the caffeine

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"ARGH! Never again cold turkey!"

8. Gossip less

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"Did you see who was mingling with the lions yesterday?" (Oops! Maybe next year!)

9. Have better personal hygiene

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"Lather, rinse, repeat. That's how it works, right?"

10. Lose the temper

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"Take a deep breath and count to 10."

11. Get more sleep

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"I really need to stop staying out so late!"

12. Hit the gym

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"This year I'm gonna get buff!"

13. Have courage

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"I'm working on saying 'yes' more."

14. Pick up a new hobby

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"I should probably spend a little less time at the local watering hole..."

15. Be yourself

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"I'm really going to show my stripes this year!"