Making a new year resolution is a tradition many of us have a go at - just like these Sunderland people in years gone by.
The Echo took to the streets of Wearside to grab the views of locals.
See if you were one of those sharing your thoughts on the year ahead.
2. Resolutions in 2003
It was 20 years ago when we got the new year hopes from this shopper. | se
3. Happy to share
It was early in 2003 when this Echo reader told us about his resolutions. | se
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