New Year's Resolutions

As the year draws to a close, the inevitable question of new year's resolutions arises.  I have a mixed record when it comes to these like most people.  I've made many that have barely lasted a day, whilst making others that I managed to keep for a few months.  The fault I think, or the reason for failure for me, comes from the attempt to make a permanent change pegged against what is essentially an arbitrary date.  I've made resolutions to learn languages, give up certain foods, commit to exercise regimens amongst other things over the years.  Rather than make permanent changes this time around, I've decided instead to set temporary goals, or time-limited goals.

Firstly I've decided to return to Duolingo, but, I've decided not to specify which languages I will focus on, simply to use the site more, either to learn something new or revise what I already know.  I would like to improve my writing ability in Spanish, I can already read with proficiency.  I'd like to continue studying Greek and learn more about the country and its history.

Secondly I've decided to learn a new programming language.  As to which, I haven't decided that.  I can already program in quite a few, but I would like to learn something new, ideally something I've never used before, or even seen examples of, if possible.

Thirdly I want to finish a fantasy novel I have been working on and add it to my bookshelf on Kindle Direct Publishing, I've decided when it's finished I will make it free; I've been thinking over the pros and cons to doing this and I think it's something I'd like to do.  I've already published a few other books through Kindle, sales have been, disappointing, nowhere near what I would like, but not surprising as I don't have the time and resources to commit to marketing and it's really just a hobby.  I've made a few of these books free for short periods of time before as promotions and that's given them a lot more attention.

Apart from these three things I'm not going to set out anything I do or do not want to do in 2017.  This year has been full of unexpected twists and turns and I've decided the best approach to 2017 is probably just to approach it with no expectations whatsoever.