2004 is now underway, we would like to find out your resolutions for the New Year.

Do you plan a lifestyle change such as taking more exercise or giving up smoking?

Or do you hope to do something more ambitious?

Send us your New Year resolutions using the form at the top of the page.

This debate is now closed. Read your comments below.

The following comments reflect the balance of opinion we have received so far:

I've rigidly kept to my new years resolution 5 years ago, never to make a new years resolution!
Phil, England

To laugh at the news instead of getting wound up by it.
Jo, UK

A bit early yet. When I make New Year's Resolutions I usually take about three weeks to decide what they are. Then I either don't bother, or I make one and keep it. I've made two to date: to find a woman I could spend the rest of my life with (this year will see our 16th anniversary), and to lose weight (3st, 8" off the waist, and two years later I haven't regained it). Be very careful what you wish for, you might just get it!
Guy Chapman, Reading, UK

Since I cannot see future, I cannot decide what I would do in future. Just do what I have to (and/or want to, like keep wasting time writing comments on this page :)) at the moment.
Gita, India

I must make sure to save every penny of my salary and have my brother and sisters situated, and help some family members who are in serious need.
Abdallah John Khoury, Atlanta, Georgia

I'm not coming into work ever again. I'm not even telling my boss. I'm off. I'm going to be a teacher and I'm heading off around the world.
Paul, UK

I've already lost weight and am a stunning size 4/6. I have no outstanding chores. I do what I say when I say I'm going to do it. I've made up with my friends and family, so I have no relationships that want improving to improve. My credit history is clean, my word is my bond and I've lead a clean and mostly honest life for more than 3 decades. I look younger than I am. I have two daughters who are above average intelligence according to Johns Hopkins University. My New Year's resolution is to ask a friend/associate/anybody on the street for a resolution for 2004. I'm bored to death.
Tonya, USA

To start learning Japanese - for obvious reasons.
Alan, Wakayama, Japan

To get something printed on one of the "Have your say" boards Nick P, London, UK

To get something printed on one of the "Have your say" boards on the BBC website!
Nick P, London, UK

To smoke as many cigarettes as I can....in NON-SMOKING areas!
Jason Waldron, Manchester, UK

I started the Atkins' diet yesterday (1/1/04) I've got a terrible headache and feel sick. urrrgh!
Mick Woods, London UK

To make sure my little one-year-old daughter is walking and talking by this time next year!
George Johnson, London. UK

I'm dreadful at keeping New Years Resolutions, so this year I only made one... Not to make any New Years Resolutions... and I even failed to do that!
Andy, Worthing, UK

I am to live in London for 10 months and arrived from Korea one week ago. In 2004, I would like to study English. I am going to listen BBC and am going to read newspapers about England.
Il-kwon, South Korea,

My resolution is to spend more time living life and less time earning a living.
SBR, UK

Write a children's book, sell a painting and lose 15 lbs. so that I will look good when I become rich and famous.
Beth, Seaside, FL USA

My 2004 new year's resolution is to stop smoking. I have been smoking since i was 15 and i am now nearly 22. So far i have lasted since the fall of New Year. (early days yet, but im hopeful)
Steve Robinson, Bradford, West Yorkshire

I have many plans, so if I realise at least a few, I will be happy. The 2004-05 will be the most important for me - I don't want to just lose it. I hope this year will be better than previous. Happy NY 2004.
Wert, Warsaw

To realise that 'New Year Resolutions' are poppycock. If one wishes to resolve a problem, then this should be done at the time one realises that such a problem exists.
Graham Powell, Swansea, Wales

To stop talking about ideology and start putting it into action. Specifically, buying Fair trade goods as much as possible and write to MPs more often with suggestions (instead of complaining about the state of the country over the dinner table).
Robin, London, UK

I want to stop believing in luck and start believing in myself more Janet Paulin, Philipines/Australia

My New Year's resolution is to remain positive despite all the troubles this world is going through. I also want to stop believing in luck and start believing in myself more.
Janet Paulin, Philipines/Australia

During this year I will try to make more time for my friends and family because they give me so much support and love and without them life would be so empty and meaningless.
Mergime, Prishtina, Kosovo

I came to the realisation in 2003 that there really is no excuse for bad manners. Therefore, I resolve in 2004 to be nicer, kinder and more polite to people that I meet. Spread the love!
Lorna, Greenock, Scotland

In the immortal words of Elvis "A little less conversation a little more action" is my 2004 lifestyle motto
David Dodd, Weston-super-Mare

I will try to put into practice all of the advice that I have given others into how to run their lives Bob Deeney, England

This year I will try to put into practice all of the advice that I have given others into how to run their lives. The main one is the classic - Don't worry about things you can change - just change them. Don't worry about things you can't change - learn to accept them.
Remember, worrying can seriously damage your health.
Bob Deeney, England

Rather than making resolutions, I use this time of year to come up with a list of ten or so things I want to achieve in the following year.
Mel, Wootton Bassett, Wilts

Appreciate my long-suffering husband and keep in better touch with my scattered family.
SB, UK

My resolution is to quit complaining about George Bush, and start volunteering my time to the political party with the greatest chance of defeating him in November.
Debby, California, USA

Find a publisher or a way to publish online my children's new age stories (5 fairies, 1 elfin, 1 leprechaun and 2 cats).
Fran, USA

My resolution is never to vote again in a system where the government can do what it likes for the term of office.
Graham, UK

My last year's resolution was to use public transport more - especially to and from work. This year, my resolution is to never have such a stupid idea ever again.
Gary McCartney, Lancashire

Once again I will try to stop smoking, I managed to get it down to 5 a day one more step to giving up. Wishing everyone I know a Happy New Year.
Helen, UK

A time to refocus and start again Tony, Woking, Surrey

I love NY resolutions. Always a time to refocus and start again.

I am going to smile more and say more happy things to those I come in contact with.

I will also try not to let the stupid and thoughtless things others around me do, get up my nose and spoil the moment.
Tony, Woking, Surrey

Keep fit, stay slim, continue to be kind and loveable.
Souffle, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Honestly, I gained my resolution for 2003; effective time management and beating deadlines. For 2004, in addition to this, I will strive to increase my income and invest for my family.
Kawuki Robert, Kampala, Uganda

Here's hoping I can successfully enjoy the whole of 2004 Gabrielle, Newport Pagnell, UK

I resolve to enjoy life, not to obsess over factors that fall short of my expectations. NY resolutions seem to be an acceptable means to complain about lifestyle - so I'm aiming low. Here's hoping I can successfully enjoy the whole of 2004.
Gabrielle, Newport Pagnell, UK

Less complaining, beer and sitting in airport departure lounges. More golf, listening to music and eating Yorkshire pudding!
John, England

I'm not making any this year; I never stick to them anyway.
Sophie, Belfast, Northern Ireland

To enjoy life more, and get the A-Level grades I need to apply to Oxford.
W, England

Taking up exercise or stop smoking? Hardly what you'd call a lifestyle change. My New Year's resolution is to be happier. Since my job turned into paper pushing I'll be handing in my notice, selling the house and splitting up with the girlfriend.
Colin, UK

My resolution: To fight for justice. Albert Rohan, London, UK

My resolution: To fight for justice at this fragile moment of time, where injustice is widespread and is becoming a norm.
Albert Rohan, London, UK

Mine will be to drink more, smoke more and generally enjoy life while I can. I get so fed up with pretending that my quality of life will improve as my indulgences decrease!
Mikey Altered, London, Uk

My resolution is to escape from my career in IT to do something more worthwhile.
Andy, Accra, Ghana

My resolution is to swear in a vulgar manner to at least fifty fellow drivers on the M4 during each trip to and from work.
Paul, Woodcote, England

We write our regrets on paper seal them in a envelope, at midnight they are tossed on the fire and burned. Pat K, Elmira, U.S.A.

Our tradition is to not make resolutions. New Years Eve we write our regrets on paper seal them in a envelope, at midnight they are tossed on the fire and burned.
Pat K, Elmira, U.S.A.

Start considering the possibility of maybe being healthier some time in the future. Perhaps, if I get round to thinking about it.
Douglas, Milton Keynes, UK

Start a successful business. Any ideas anyone? John, London, UK

Start a successful business. Any ideas anyone?
John, London, UK

To take no notice of politicians who do not have the guts to face the real problems.
Mick Pickford, UK

New Year resolution is to make sure I get married in the year 2004.
Nyerhovwo, Eku, Nigeria.

My resolution is to be more forgiving of people who have been less than nice to me and to put a smile on my friends' family and partner's faces. Cheesey I know but there is something exciting about seeing people happy and if you can be the one that does that, then all the better.
David, Scotland

To become even more grumpy as I get older. I don't have time for any more...
Dick, Dumfries, Scotland

To try to be less cynical. GS, Peterborough

To try to be less cynical. Tough in a country run by an arrogant government that doesn't listen with only a weak, back-stabbing opposition to stand up to it.
GS, Peterborough

My resolution: To live each and every moment of my life for what it is, rather than pining for what it is not. I would beg to differ with those who say New Year's resolutions are arbitrary. It is just a spirit of celebration as is Christmas. And which time is better to take resolution than celebration time? Happy new year everyone.
Balaji, Chennai, India

I hope to give up George Bush in the upcoming year. I'm aiming to do it sometime early in November, with the help of 100 million of my closest friends.
Wilbur, Nashville, TN

To read some very, very, boring books for college and stop wasting time on the internet. Sorn, Bristol UK

To read some very, very, boring books for college and stop wasting time on the internet.
Sorn, Bristol UK

My New Years resolution is to have a kick ass body, before the summer comes, so I can get into a two piece bikini. I know it sounds dull, but in the nation of fast food, it'll be a huge challenge that demands admiration for its attempt :)
Soreah Sans, New York, USA

As Millions of other, I'm going to try give up the cancer stick.
Robert, UK

The secret of successful New Year resolutions is to resolve, in January, to do whatever it is, starting in May: that way you're not struggling with lack of calories/cigs/frivolous expenditure, in the toughest part of the year. Unless of course you're from Oz, NZ, Argentina etc!
Candida Spillard, uk

I am going to see how many books from the big read top 100 I can read! I thought about reading them all, but then I realised that it would be two books a week!
Bekah Atkins, Birmingham, UK

I'm going to eat less fat in the new year and start dancing - like that Billy Elliot ...and swear less.
Fred, Chester

I always break resolutions, so this year I am only going to resolve to cut my smoking down by at least half Mart, London UK

I always break resolutions, so this year I am only going to resolve to cut my smoking down by at least half. I think that's realistic and good enough until this time next year.
Mart, London UK

My New Year resolution is to have a Bacon Sandwich. I've never failed yet!
Peter Connolly, Derby, England

Next year I plan to lose weight. Another plan is to learn English better than I know it.
Iulia, Turkey

My resolution for year 2004 is to pray to God five times a day and ask God to help for Peace to prevail in the Middle East.
Sasi R. Zenen, Ajelat,Tripoli,Libya

To Stop the disgusting habit that is smoking...again!
Jay, Australian living in UK

Well I stopped smoking last year so this year I've got to lose the weight I've gained. So, it's going to be "Goodbye alcohol, hello bicycle".
Kulu, Basingstoke, UK

My new year's resolution is quite simply to stop believing anyone around me can keep to theirs! Patrick V. Staton, Guildford UK

My new year's resolution is quite simply to stop believing anyone around me can keep to theirs!
Patrick V. Staton, Guildford UK

I resolve to eat as much chocolate as possible. Should be easy.
Nichola, Dundee, Scotland

I am planning to keep eating and drinking as much as ever, avoid all exercise and lose about 3 stone this year. Likely? Nah!
John, London, UK

Not to get too angry with "Have your say" when they don't print my comments!!
Adam , Manchester, UK

To give up worrying about global warming, landfill sites and other environmental disasters and just get on with my life.
Dave Brown, London, England

I am already at my peak fitness. PS, London, UK

I am already at my peak fitness. I go to the gym 4 days a week, I eat healthy, don't drink and don't smoke. So my new year's resolutions are to eat more curries and fast foods, drink more beer, cancel my gym membership and take up some sort of indoor sports. TV remote control wrestling anyone?
PS, London, UK

Emigrate, if not 2004 then definitely 2005!
Maurice, Northumberland

My New Year's resolutions are to become a vegan! This will be extremely hard as I'm totally addicted to milk chocolate, argh! Another resolution is to be nice to my office colleagues.
Mala Shah, Shipley, UK

To develop my I.T career by gaining more qualifications and then take three off work and travel around the Far East.
Sunjay Bhogal, London, UK

I want to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
Nathan, Oklahoma, USA

My resolution is to escape from my career in IT to do something more worthwhile and to stop complaining about public transport.
Steve, London

I'm sticking to a resolution I made about 15 years ago "To stop making stupid New Year resolutions that I can't stick to." Happy New Year to all at BBCi.
Dougie Lawson, Basingstoke, UK

To travel as much as possible Mohita, New Delhi, India

My New Year resolution will be to travel as much as possible in order to learn more about different cultures and people. Most importantly to be able to read all the books in 2004 which were postponed in 2003 with the most lazy excuse" can't find time".
Mohita, New Delhi, India

In the coming year, I will spend more time on my family. I will give more love to people. I will try more different things. I will take more exercise. Any way, I will cherish life, love, friendship... more than ever. Wish our world PEACE and PROSPERITY.
Wu Hengan, Hefei, P.R.China

I'm going to be less of a perfectionist and enjoy life.
Jenani, Singapore

I hope I can look for a good job and take a trip to Italy in 2004 and my family is doing well next year
Sandy, Taiwan

My New Year's resolutions are to try to stop eating too much chocolate, now where's my Mars bar!
Bob Isaacs, Tel Aviv, Israel

To read some very, very, boring books for college and stop wasting time on the internet.
Sorn, Bristol UK

I have none. I only hope to be more disciplined, kind and fair. As a teacher, I find I need these with increasing frequency. Happy New Year and good luck to you all.
Jane, Prague,Czech Republic

New job, new apartment, new girlfriend, new life (not necessarily in this order). I think that should do for 2004.
Manfred, Vienna

I plan on drinking more and, perhaps, taking up smoking William Sutton, Quesnel, British Columbia

You're an ambitious lot. I plan on drinking more and, perhaps, taking up smoking; it worked for Churchill. Why not set a goal that is both enjoyable and attainable at the same time?
William Sutton, Quesnel, British Columbia

After two decades of living here in utterly boring Perth my only resolution is to retire and return home to England and live. Good luck and Happy New Year to you all.
Naomi Spenton, Perth, Australia

Developing burning desire of success in anything I do.
Prem Joy, Bangalore

In 2004, with the help of God, I will be as wise as possible in spending my money.
Prosper, Nigeria

I kept all my 2003 resolutions, most importantly, loosing 50 lbs. For 2004 I want to travel more and spend more quality time with friends and family.
Amit Tonse, Washington, DC, US

To avoid flights with air marshals. I don't want to be to close when trigger-happy "law enforcement" officers have to deal with some bozo who was refused his/her sixth complimentary glass of bubbly.
Ajana, Singapore

Last year I managed to get off the booze for 2 months, this time I'm gunning for 12 months!
Benny, London

Same as always - cut down on the old cigarettes and alcohol. The former shouldn't be a problem, but I'm a bit worried about facing the grim winter evenings without the latter...
Ian, Montreal, Canada

Every year my New Year resolutions are vetoed by my mind. Karthik, Leipzig, Germany

Every year my New Year resolutions are vetoed by my mind. I am trying my best to pass them unanimously.
Karthik, Leipzig, Germany

I'm going to give up smoking and drinking totally, so I can really focus on my bodybuilding. I managed 2 months last year and look forward to the challenge this year.
Richard, Londonderry, N.Ireland

I'll make my usual resolution - to make no resolutions. Doh!! Failed again!!
John R Smith, UK

Stop buying things, and pay the first credit card off and save before I buy again!
Kevin, England

My resolution for 2003 was to lose weight- as it has been every year for as long as I can remember!! However, I sit and type this, now 4 stone lighter and am resolute that the 2 stone still left to go will be this year's success. Happy New Year everyone!!
Debbie, Glasgow, Scotland

My resolution is to keep up my vegan diet which I started 4 weeks ago but my mum's Christmas turkey led me to temptation. Not a good start eh? Ok starting from now - no meat products!
David Hilton, Hudds, UK

I always want to give up smoking, but I always fail. Deepak Kumar Vidhyarthi, Muzaffar Nagar, India

My new year resolutions are not great. I always want to give up smoking, but I always fail.
Deepak Kumar Vidhyarthi, Muzaffar Nagar, India

Well, I don't smoke or drink, I'm now starting to pay off my debts incurred from my student days now that I have a half-decent job, I go down the gym three times a week already and I'm trying to GAIN weight - any ideas?
Ross, UK

My New Year resolutions? None at all. Having failed in the past to stick to most of my N.Y. resolutions, I have now decided to stop setting unrealistic goals and rather enjoy/live my life the way it just works out.
Sandra, London, UK

To lose 1.5 stone, by going to the gym more and eating more healthy foods. Harry, Manchester, UK

To lose 1.5 stone, by going to the gym more and eating more healthy foods. Also to try a change of career that actually leads somewhere.
Harry, Manchester, UK

After years of failing to keep ambitious New Year resolutions, I realised that it was a great opportunity for frivolous purchases without guilt. Now, I always resolve to buy something I want. This year, it's a long weekend in Rome.
Kerry Jonas, Darlington

To go travelling for a few years and escape the mundane-ness of office life. Like Martin, I'm looking into emigrating somewhere where I don't pay over-inflated prices for everything from food to property and where I'm afforded a bit more freedom and better quality of life. Oh - and lose a stone.
Lorna, Edinburgh

More exercise and giving up smoking would be nice Mary Jo, London, England

More exercise and giving up smoking would be nice, though I don't really want to quit smoking and I know I'll do as much exercise next year as I did this year. My main resolution is to leave London for a nice job and house in the West Country - a happier and healthier lifestyle WILL be nice!
Mary Jo, London, England

In response to Martin, looks like we could be neighbours, for I am also fed up with this country and the way it has plunged into an island of discontent. Hopefully somebody will be held to account for the appalling state this once wonderful country finds itself in.
Stuart, England

New years resolutions are a strange concept. The start of the 'new year' is so arbitrary anyway; it is not really linked to specific solar or lunar event. I think if people really wanted change in their lives, they would not need to wait until the New Year. Perhaps the reason why so many people break their resolutions is because they feel pressured to come up with these goals before they are ready to achieve them.
Gail, London, UK

I've broken all resolutions in previous years. Graham Rodhouse, UK and The Netherlands

I've broken all resolutions in previous years. What's likely to be so different about the forthcoming one?
Graham Rodhouse, UK and The Netherlands

To emigrate far away from this cold, wet, congested, over-taxed, over-regulated country to somewhere my future children can grow up with a proper education system, rather than a political correctness experiment gone wrong, to a country with a decent healthcare system where quality of life is rated higher than hours sat at a desk.
Martin, England

Martin derides Britian for being overtaxed, so by implication he wants to move somewhere where he can pay less tax, then claims he wants to be somewhere with a good education system and healthcare. You can't have it both ways, Martin, so decide which is the most important to you and stop wanting the moon on a stick.
Greg Brown, Norwich, UK

To Martin: I'd like to know which country has what you want? and can I move in with you when you go?
Brendan, Belfast

Having seen two rather large bills for office nights out in the last couple of weeks, I've decided to give them a miss this coming year and send a contribution to a homeless charity instead. I've finally appreciated how the secular Christmas, as it is now, is an obscenity and, indeed, a blasphemy.
Ken, Scotland