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Happy New Year !. What is a New Year’s Resolution?. RE SOLUTION = re- solu-tion re = again solution = a way to solve a problem solve = Latin root meaning "loosen" [as in "solvent"] tion = act of or process of. Definition.
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What is a New Year’s Resolution? • RESOLUTION =re-solu-tion • re = again • solution = a way to solve a problem • solve = Latin root meaning "loosen" [as in "solvent"] • tion = act of or process of
Definition • A promise or commitment that you make to yourself for the coming year. If you succeed, you will be proud of yourself and be a better person overall.
Think about Yourself…….. SCHOOL HOMECOMMUNITY
What’s wrong with these resolutions? • I will clean more. • I will get all A’s. • I will complain less. • I will do my homework. • I will be a better son/daughter/student. • I will get frustrated less.
Now it’s your turn…… • Be specific about each category when you write out the resolution. Focus on WHAT and HOW. • What is the resolution? • How will you achieve it?