1/2 What are your New Year’s Resolutions?

I want to make some big changes in my life this year.

ex> You need to make some big change if you really want to be successful.

First and foremost, I want to take care of my health a little better.

* first and foremost: 가장 먼저, 우선

* take care of one’s health: 건강을 돌보다

ex> You need to take care of your health better than now.

ex> Let me take care of this problem.

I am planning on eating properly and working out on a regular basis.

* working out: 운동하다

I want to invest more time in building my career.

* build one’s career: 경력을 쌓다

I’m planning on listening to EBS radio programs every day to brush up on my English as well.

* brush up on: ~을 복습하다, 실력을 가다듬다

ex> I need to brush up on my interview skills.

I want to become a more organized person by planning ahead more thoroughly.

* organized person: 체계적인 사람, 짜임새 있는 사람

ex> I’ve never met such an organized person like him.

Last but not least, I plan to check up on my parents more often this year.

* last but not least: 마지막으로

* check up on: ~의 안부를 확인하다

ex> I often check up on my mother by calling her.

@ I’m going to sign up at a gym.