The most popular New Year's resolutions aren't hard to guess: get in shape, save money, quit smoking, give more.

According to the University of Scranton Journal of Clinical Psychology, the top resolution for 2012 was (drumroll, please) losing weight.

But while the coming year's biggest goals might be slightly different from person to person, the challenge is the same—sticking to them beyond Jan. 1.

So do yourself a favor and commit to it right here, right now on Dearborn Patch. Post a comment with your resolution for 2013—whether its dropping extra pounds or giving more of your time to charity—in hopes that some friendly encouragement from your neighbors will help you achieve it.

Even better: Keep track of your progress by blogging about it on Patch.

Need help sticking to your resolution? Check out these helpful tips.

Happy new year from all of us at Patch, and good luck in making 2013 all you hope it will be.