Popular New Year's Resolutions: Is Yours on the List?

Top resolutions and suggestions on how to achieve goals.

In 2013 I Will ... - It's that time of the year when we make new year's resolutions to lose a few pounds, eat better, save more and make our lives better.  Uncle Sam has assembled the top resolutions and suggestions on how to achieve those goals. Click through to see if your resolution are on the list. — Deborah Creighton Skinner

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In 2013 I Will ... - It's that time of the year when we make new year's resolutions to lose a few pounds, eat better, save more and make our lives better.  Uncle Sam has assembled the top resolutions and suggestions on how to achieve those goals. Click through to see if your resolution are on the list. — Deborah Creighton Skinner

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Drink Less Liquor - Knowing how much alcohol constitutes a “standard” drink can help you determine how much you are drinking and understand the risks. Think about how much you've consumed before you have another drink.(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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In Sight, In Mind - You know the phrase, “Out of sight, out of mind.” Same goes with where you place produce in your kitchen. Try leaving bananas and apples out in the open so you’re encouraged to eat them. Also, leave veggies that don’t need to be stored in the fridge in plan site, so you reach for them instead of something fattening. (Photo: Hans Wiedl/Landov)

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Eat Healthy Food - We all want to eat better. When preparing a meal consider these options:Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.Make at least half your grains whole grains.Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.(Photo: Hans Wiedl/Landov)

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Get a Better Education - Never stop learning. There are many educational programs out there for nontraditional students and those graduating from high school. Click here for more resources. (Photo: Roy Mehta/Getty Images)

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Get a Better Job - Though the Black unemployment may be at 13.2 percent, that doesn't mean there aren't jobs to be had — you just have to work hard to find one. Check out the federal government, OppsPlace or careerbuilder.com among the many options for helping with your job search.  (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images)

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Get Fit - Health experts recommend just 30 minutes a day of physical activites for adults and 60 minutes for children. Click here for activity goals to improve your physical fitness.(Photo: Marvin Fong/The Plain Dealer/Landov)

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Manage Debt - Credit card debt is expected to rise to $5,446 per borrower by the end of 2013, according to TransUnion, which tracks debt and personal finance trends. Start the year off right by learning how to quickly pay off those pesky credit cards and student loan debt. (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images)

Massage - A massage is universally understood as a good stress reliever. Whether you hire a personal one or go to a day spa, lay back and let the masseuses do their jobs.  (Photo: Medioimages/Photodisc/Getty Images)

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Manage Stress - Take the steps to manage stress and you can help protect yourself from serious health problems like heart disease and depression. (Photo: Medioimages/Photodisc/Getty Images)

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Quit Smoking - It can be hard to put down the cigarette, but there are many excellent reasons to put down the cancer stick — and ways to help you do it. Promise yourself that this time you'll do it. Click here for a helpful guide on quitting that has lots of resources — including someone you can talk to.(Photo: Phil Velsquez/Chicago Tribune/MCT/Landov)

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Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - Don't throw that electronic gadget away, e-cycle it. Recycling a million laptops saves the energy equivalent of the electricity used by more than 3,500 U.S. homes in a year, according to the EPA. And don't forget to recycle your cans, bottles and paper.(Photo: Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun/MCT/Landov)

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Save Money - A sizable percentage of workers report they have virtually no savings and investments — with 30 percent saying they have less than $1,000 put away — according to an Employee Benefit Research Institute survey. This guide explains why it is important to put money into your savings or 401(k) accounts for your retirement or a rainy day.(Photo: Stockbyte/Getty Images)

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Take a Trip - How does a relaxing on a private 700-foot beach in Jamaica sound? Or a cruise, road trip or anything that gets us away from home and helps us to relax? Many Americans plan on taking a vacation next year. Where do you want to go?    (Photo: Tom Uhlenbrock/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT/Landov)

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Take a Trip - How does a relaxing on a private 700-foot beach in Jamaica sound? Or a cruise, road trip or anything that gets us away from home and helps us to relax? Many Americans plan on taking a vacation next year. Where do you want to go?    (Photo: Tom Uhlenbrock/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT/Landov)

Volunteer - Take some time to help others. No matter where you live there are organizations that can use your services a few hours a month. Use your hard-earned skills to help others. Not sure how to get started? Visit serve.gov for opportunities in your community. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Volunteer - Take some time to help others. No matter where you live there are organizations that can use your services a few hours a month. Use your hard-earned skills to help others. Not sure how to get started? Visit serve.gov for opportunities in your community. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)