Nalaka Gunawardene- Science writer, columnist and new media researcher

Every New Year is an opportunity to look back at what we have been doing, make fresh choices, and reaffirm our commitments. Next year, 2016, holds a personal significance for me as I turn 50. For over a quarter century, I have made a career of asking questions and going in search of reliable answers. I see myself continuing being such a life-long student (with frequent journalistic output), but I also want to reflect more with the perspectives that come with age and experience. My specific resolution for the New Year is to focus on my niche strengths - that is, to engage in writing and public speaking on the confluence of science, information technology, society and culture. Standing at that exciting intersection, I want to share observations and insights to demystify social media, and harness their potential for the greater good. Watch this space!

Danu Innasithamby - Chairman at The Danu Innasithamby Foundation and media personality

Everyone tries to lose weight but I have given up on that. I want to embrace my curves. I wish for peace and equality for everyone in the country. Actually one of my greatest New Year resolutions is to bring my project 'Sri Lanka's Smile' which was launched two months ago into a global project namely 'Globally we smile'. I am going to create a global network and collect some fund and get helping hands from across the country to help the less fortunate. Every day we see and hear stories of people in Sri Lanka going through a lot of hardship and struggle due to various circumstances, and sometimes, it just doesn't seem that anyone has a reason to smile. That is where we come in. Our mission is simple. Make Sri Lanka Smile.

Manishi Suriyaarachchi - Member of the Sri Lanka Model United Nations (SLMUN)

I guess I will start by adjusting the small things I messed up and go into some cleaning, as many have been complaining. I will commit more to my poetry and also get a grip in photography. A little work out will not kill, so yes maybe it is about time I fixed my mind to engaging in some exercising regularly. Travelling! One of the major goals would be to travel around exploring each and every hidden beauty and also to spend some classy time in the beach. Most importantly I would make the New Year a memorable one with the best people, as memories last forever.

Fazal Fariz - CIMA student

I could not uphold most of my 2015 resolutions but it is worth a second shot. So 2016 is going to be a big year for me, in one word it's going to be 'Organized'. I need enormous changes in many aspects in my life. To start with, my fitness goals, I'm going to hit the gym and never give up whatsoever, I'm going to attain a good food habit and a sleep pattern as well. I will quit procrastinating and start working hard towards my goals of improving my financial situation. It is a vow more than a resolution. I am going to read 'The Power of full Engagement' by Jim Loehr, 'The Magic of Thinking Big' by David Schwartz and other entrepreneur inspirational books which will keep me up with my goals. Like most of us, I'm looking forward to finding 'love', and it's definitely a goal and is definitely a New Year's resolution to find my 'soul mate'.

Surangi Opatha - English teacher

For the past four years I have been living in France with my husband. My New Year resolution as a newly appointed English teacher working in Paris is to impart much wisdom to children, make them develop a positive attitude towards English as most French children are not aware of the value of learning English. I also want to improve my skills as a teacher and will try my best to be the fun loving teacher every kid desires. As a wife I will be more supportive to my husband, family and friends.