In fact, one Harvard professor found that roughly 40 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions.

On the flip side, a British study found that nearly 90 percent of them fail, which might not be as surprising as it is depressing.

I think physical fitness tops most New Year’s lists and the spikes (and subsequent falls) in gym memberships every year bear that out. Other popular resolutions include careers improvements, financial makeovers and relationship changes.

So in the spirit of things, I thought I’d offer up a couple of suggestions for this year – because, honestly, it’s never too late to start, right?

Vote. I screwed this one up myself two election cycles in a row—once by simply not doing it and the other by picking the wrong guy altogether. Don’t make the same mistake. This year’s too important. We can’t count on the Supreme Court to overturn PPACA, so the best way to make your voice heard is to cast your ballot in November. It’s not just a right; it’s a duty.

Walk. Whether it’s taking the stairs when you get to the office, doing laps at the gym at lunch or strolling around the block when you get home, try to incorporate just a little more walking into your daily routine. If nothing else, it’ll get you ready for those trips to Vegas.

Chill. To quote one of my adolescent heroes, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Maybe my perspective’s changed, but having both a 13-year-old and a 13-month-old (both girls) reminds me how quickly they grow up (and away). I’ve found that nothing’s more important than the things we tend to take for granted—because they’re right there with you, every day.