Making resolutions is a cleansing ritual of self assessment and repentance that demands personal honesty and, ultimately, reinforces humility. Breaking them is part of the cycle.

Eric Zorn, American columnist.

Yes! We have to be realistic and not get too pessimistic about breaking our New Year Resolutions. We are optimists, not defeatists. By the way, you don't need to post your story of failure, just be ready to talk about it on the 11th (!?).