Alternative New Year's resolutions to stick to  By Susan Edmunds
As the New Year party haze clears, it's the time to turn
resolutions into reality, writes Susan Edmunds.  Note down those
goals and turn them into reality. Photo / Thinkstock  Most of us
are familiar with the "exercise more, drink less, lose weight"
goals, but there are lots of other changes you can make to turn
your life around this year.  Ask for a payrise  The holiday
season is a good time to start plotting for a payrise. While you
are off work, take stock of what you offer the company. Put
together a proposal showing the work you do, the benefits you've
brought your firm, how your role has grown since the time your
remuneration was last set and what you think that's worth.
Outline your plans that will improve company revenue. Salary
guides such as on Trade Me will give you an idea whether what
you are paid is fair.  Make a difference  There's no better time
to think about what you can do for the community than while you
are full of festive