Okay, Rocky View. Christmas is now in your rear view mirror. It’s time to start looking ahead to the New Year and make 2012 a great one for you and the people around you!

According to recent studies, 78% of people give up on their New Years Resolution before the middle of January.

Not you, right? Here’s the top New Year's Resolutions, according to the interwebs:

1. Spend More Time with Family & Friends

  • Make a family or friend game night: It’s a fun way to spend some time with each other. Just don’t take it too seriously! It’s okay to be competitive, but don’t freak out when Mom puts on a hotel on Boardwalk Avenue.
  • Themed Family Dinner Night: This is a great idea if meals aren’t traditionally a time you and your family sit and connect with each other. Build a “Dinner Experience” around one particular theme. Italian, Mexican, Sports, etc.
  •  Make the effort: Be the first to call, write a nice Facebook message or Email to a friend or family member. It may seem like you may be doing all the work to carry the friendship at first, but doing this will make others return the favor. Thanks for Caitlyn Lee in Airdrie for sharing this one with us. It’s simple one, too. But goes a long way!

2. Get Fit & 3. Fight That Gut

AIR 106.1 was able to pick the brain of Jimmy Hartley, a fitness and nutrition expert who works with many local residents in both Airdrie and Cochrane. Here's what he shared with us about on keeping your fitness goals through out 2012:


4. Quit Smoking

Lung, Larynx, Oral cavity, Esophagus Cancer, Bronchitis, Heart Disease and Emphysema, just to name a few of the diseases you can get if you’re a smoker. For a healthier and happier 2012 and beyond, finally putting an end to the habit should be at the top your list for the New Year.

1. Pick a quit day

Choose a date within the next two weeks to quit. Don't wait for the "perfect" day – just pick a date and work with it. Put it in your calendar.

2. Choose two or more proven quit-smoking methods

There are many proven ways to quit smoking. To boost your chances of quitting, choose more than one method. Pick what seems right for you. Each person is different. You'll know what will work best for you.

3. On your quit date, butt out completely.

Don’t even think about it!

4. If you slip up, don’t give up. Try quitting again.

Quitting smoking gets easier with practice.

Check out www.airdrie.ca for a list of some amazing local support groups to help you.

Have a Safe, happy and successful 2012!