New Year, new me?

Happy New Year. A new year, new beginnings, a new start, a clean slate, all these descriptions come to mind. All bring to mind a new chance to get it right. finally. People like to make promises at the new year, promises to exercise and lose weight seem to be among the most popular. The this year I'm gonna get it right kind of thinking. Promises to spend more time reading and renewing the mind, promises to spend more time with friends or family. Promises, promises, promises... They call them Resolutions. A resolve to do something in an attempt to better one's life. Trouble is we always break these resolutions. Perhaps because we are too strict on ourselves, desiring change that is too drastic. The reason I think most resolutions go by the wayside is we are trying to change ourselves for the wrong reasons, with no power behind the movement. I am among the masses, trying to make some lifestyle changes that hopefully are fueled by the right motives, and powered by a dependance on God.
Here they are for all to see, my resolutions; I am one who needs to make exercise a part of my daily life. Not so much to fit into some skinny jeans, but to be able to continue to do the things I love. I see so many people who enter their 50's and cannot play with their grandchildren, can't go for hikes, or biking, or evening walks with a loved one. I do not want to be one of these. I want to maintain my strength and keep my body sound. I also need to be moving daily to combat blood pressure and cholesterol numbers that are creeping way to high for my liking. Along with my resolve to move my body daily, is a resolve to make some better diet choices. Limit salt and animal fats. These are things my heart will like, I won't like them as much, but I have to remember the goal, small changes for a better quality of life.
Another resolve that I have considered worthy is the resolve to read the Bible. Yep, the whole thing, with some parts being read many times. I want to hear from God, I need to be digging deep into His word.
My last resolve, reorder my priorities. Spend that time having coffee with a friend. Be available for that phone call that comes in the middle of my favorite TV show. Get together for dinner, make dinner for someone. Make time for people. Do something that matters to God rather than myself.
New Year, new me?