With 2019 coming to a close, Tasmanians are looking ahead with members of the Launceston community sharing their New Year's resolutions for 2020.
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Neil Grose
Launceston Chamber of Commerce chief executive
"My resolution for 2019 was to take more time out to smell the roses and catch a trout or two, which I sort of achieved. I managed to build a 14' Canadian canoe and have some great fishing as well to counter a very busy year with the Chamber of Commerce.
"This year's resolution is to go for a ride more often during lunch breaks, especially with the superb tracks we have around Launceston and to say 'no' a little more often so that my time is more productive and focused. And catch some more trout."
Brian Ritchie
Mona Foma curator
"My 2019 resolution was a bit arcane. It was never to use quotation marks in my writing. This is a protest against the way those poor things have been hijacked from their intended purpose and used instead as a symbol of derision.
"I was successful and nobody noticed or complained, so I must have expressed things gracefully - or maybe they think I am illiterate.
"My 2020 resolution is to not have martinis for the entire year. Make and drink other cocktails. My martini craftsmanship is legendary but it has become a one hit wonder and we don't want that to happen again."
Mark Baker
Northern Tasmania Development Corporation chief executive
"Professionally, having just started a new role, I will be working really hard to ensure NTDC plays its part in making Northern Tasmania a great place to work and live.
"There are so many wonderful aspects to our region and every council, government agency, interest group and private business is contributing to our economic and social success.
"NTDC's role is to unify those efforts so we maximise on the opportunities as well as identifying and tackling issues that will challenge our economy such as decline of the working age population, which we are very focused on addressing.
"Personally, I want to spend as quality time with my wife and sons, who are at a really fun stage at five and three years old, and our puppy who is at a not so fun stage of chewing our couch to pieces.
"I won't make any cliched resolutions like getting fitter, although it would be nice next time I make a cheesecake to resolve not to eat it all myself, which, unfortunately, is not likely.
In other news:
Danielle Blewitt
The Sunday Examiner regular columnist
"In 2020 I will learn to speak Spanish, write a novel and lose 10 kilos. Or not"
Alasdair MacDonald
LGH director of medicine
"Eat better, drink less and be positive about our power to change and improve the health system."
Rose Mase
Nurse unit manager of LGH renal unit
"To have more me time, to be kind, to be more happy and healthy, plan ahead for the fulfilling retirement".
Matt Lee Archer
LGH neurologist
"It's not work related, but I hope to get back on the bike, get fit and join the bunch for a Scottsdale Loop!"
Peter Milne
Clifford Craig Foundation chief executive
"To enjoy the little things that happen in our lives. Maintain a healthy lifestyle and not allow my life-work balance to impact exercise and diet.
"Be more selfless and appreciative.
"Continue the development of the Clifford Craig Foundation to enable sustainable program of investment in medical & health research, education and patient facilities at the Launceston General Hospital, the acute referral hospital for people living in the northern half of Tasmania."
Alex Lahey
Australian singer-songwriter
"I've actually just taken up swimming laps in the morning and I want to keep that going. My goal before the end of the year was to clear a kilometre and just be able to swim a kilometre non-stop.
"It's probably not going to happen this year but I've managed to make it 800 metres so maybe next year I can swim a kilometre non-stop."
Will Hodgman
Premier
"Be a good father and husband, work hard, and stay healthy."
Rebecca White
Labor leader
"The arrival of the New Year is traditionally a time for people to take stock of their lives and set goals for the future, but I am of the view that if something's important to do don't wait to get started.
"The one thing I do resolve to do on an ongoing basis - not just at New Year - is to make time for family and friends, and it's worth using the start of a new year to remind myself of that."
Cassy O'Connor
Greens leader
"Work even harder to represent Tasmanians who want real climate action, for those who know our forests need protection and our water resources, better management. Also, eat less chocolate late at night."
Peter Whish-Wilson
Tasmania Greens senator
"I want to get back on the 5:2 fasting diet which I did for a few years, which I didn't do all this year. And spent more time in the water surfing."
Colin Lockhart
Lilydale football club coach
"Get back to my playing weight. I've put a little on so I have challenged my players to be better and I'll lead from the front. #Backto82."
Corey Martin
The Examiner's acting-editor
"Professionally, to continue to tell the stories of the community with enthusiasm and integrity. To lead a newsroom of journalists who are committed to pursuing the issues that matter the most to our readers and loyal subscribers.
"It's been a big year for The Examiner in 2019 and we are primed for an even bigger 2020."