Resolutions

Firstly, a folk etymology of "resolution". I think we're dealing w/ basics here, a prefix, a root, and a nouning suffix. Again-solved-thing. According to etymonline.com, solve's roots mean "to untie, loosen" and it's originally, in PIE, a reflexive verb.

THEREFORE...

I would like to suggest that I think of my resolutions as ways in which I will untangle myself. I'm not entirely sure what this means, but it seems rich in potential meaning.

I resolve to...

Do a new art "thing" each week (eeek! better get started!).

Be better at being timely in business and friendship

Treat myself like a kindergartner in unpleasant tasks -- pretend they're fun and make them as easy and game-like as possible.