Resolution - for the New Year or for Life?

I heard a good definition of resolution today, "firmness of purpose." I like that because it reminded me that our intention in setting a goal or a target is so critical to the progress we make toward the goal. I decided to make a life resolution, rather than a resolution for just this year of 2012. Actually, I decided to make two life resolutions. The first, eat less suger. My intention? Just to feel better. Since I'd like to feel better for more than just this year alone, seems like a good idea for me to extend this for say, my whole life? Yes, I think so. I have a wonderful second cousin, Sally, who decided to give up chocolate for lent one year. Once the season passed, she thought to herself, "I wonder if I could stretch this out for a year?" And, she did. For that entire year and for the next 10 years! Yes, it's been 10 years since she has indulged in chocolate. Now that is what I call leading by example and she inspired me in the process. My second life resolution, be more grateful. In general, most folks would say that I am grateful. But there are so many ways in which I could extend gratefulness. So, I'm going to be intentional to be more like Sally in life resolution. I'm going to be grateful for lots of things large and small. This is well within my grasp, I just need stay aware and be keenly observant of what's happening around me. How about you - will it be a goal for the new year? Or a goal for life?