I'm not always very good at resolutions, but in the past I've enjoyed having a single over-arching concept to help focus my year. On a difficult day, I recall my theme and see if I can work with it to make the day better. Last year was "no shopping" and it was a specific, measurable goal that was challenging and memorable. This year I am going for something more vague.
Connect.
I intend this to mean "connect more in real life with friends and activities I enjoy" but it also incorporates the spirit of introductions, community-building, intellectual mash-ups, spiritual awakenings. I think "connect" is a good plan for 2010.
I find it amusing that I've resolved to do just the opposite in 2010. I'm thinking that this year I should "Unplug". I haven't descended into Facebook madness but between blogging and tweeting I feel that I'm too distracted to accomplish anything. I'm trying to simplify and focus.
On the other hand, I'm already signed up for SXSW Interactive, so...
"release" for me.
But it doesn't include friends!