Songs To Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

It's that time of year again.  It's that golden period when we're still earnestly going to the gym, spending more time with the kids, drinking less, finishing that home improvement project that's been languishing for months.  That's right, it's New Year's Resolutions time!  Now, before a full week of 2009 has passed (at which point we will have failed at all of them), keep the dream alive with a motivational and resolute playlist!  These songs will surely keep you on the straight and narrow.  For a few minutes at least.

"Live Your Life" by T.I. featuring Rihanna: "You’re gonna be a shining star, fancy clothes, fancy car-ars. / And then you’ll see, you’re gonna go far." Not only does the song inspire with its lyrics, but it borrows from Numa Numa, one of the most inspirational songs to ever be lip synced. 

"I Believe I Can Fly" by R. Kelly: Because self-delusional is a huge part of keeping your resolutions!! Unless of course your resolution is to actually fly. In which case I don't know if there's any hope at all for you.



"The Power" by Snap!: You've got the power, to not eat that fourth Krispy Kreme donut! 

"Time To Pretend" by MGMT: Not only is the tune itself uplifting but the message is clear: now is the time to pretend that you have will power. It may have been one of critics' favorite songs of 2008, but I think it's just two-thousand-fine!

 "Simply The Best" by Tina Turner: A classic motivator - no matter what your task. Definitely works better if you play it off a boom box loudly for everyone to hear - at the gym, grocery store, etc.

"Don't Give Up" by Peter Gabriel: This one's slower and more delicate, but with Kate Bush's vocals telling you softly that you're not beaten yet, it might be just what you need at your darkest hour.

"The Underdog" by Spoon: You got no fear of the underdog,that's why you will not survive! Sing this to your boss everytime he doubts your ability to keep those resolutions. Trust me, it will go over really well.