In no particular order:

Keep my desk orderly and uncluttered. This is a perennial resolution and there are a few moments—days, really—when this actually happens. I’m not vigilant with the maintenance part.

Learn knife skills. As in, knife cutting skills. You know, chop and dice and whatnot efficiently. I can reduce prep time if I master these knife skills. That means I can eat sooner.

Pass the psychosomatic medicine exam. And I thought I was done taking standardized exams for a few years. The board hasn’t even released the testing date yet. I really should order some books to study. For an exam that hasn’t been announced yet.

Obtain a faculty appointment and continue to build my reputation and experience as a teacher.

Submit at least six items for print publication. Hopefully, at least one will be accepted. More on this resolution in the next few days.