Instant Alert: Choosing a New Year's resolution can be daunting — here's what 15 New Yorkers will be working toward in 2018

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Choosing a New Year's resolution can be daunting — here's what 15 New Yorkers will be working toward in 2018 by Sarah Jacobs on Dec 26, 2017, 10:14 AM Advertisement By February, 80 percent of people have given up on their New Year's resolution – but there's always that end-of-year hope that your goals for the following year will stick. This year we went out into the streets of Manhattan to find out what New Yorkers are hoping to accomplish in 2018.   Below, a selection of our favorites.   SEE ALSO: People travel thousands of miles to sell Christmas trees on the streets of Manhattan — meet an Alaskan family who has been doing it for 21 years "Our New Year's resolution is 'sober January,'" said Emily Watson. "Unless it's open bar or someone else is paying paying for our drinks," said Kyle-Christian Sandal. "I want to take charge of my life and be more direct — do what I want to do, when I want to do it," said Diodra. Skatelinen, who's an artist, mentioned his business as part of his focus for next year, as well as simply be "more true to myself." Dancer MaryAnne Massa wants to take her health more seriously. "My resolution is to stay fit and healthy. Go to the gym at least once a day, and no ice cream...I eat ice cream everyday, basically," she admitted. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011