Thanks for asking about my new years resolutions, I am 100% on tract with them. I can also guarantee I won't fall off on them either. I learned a long time ago that NYR's aren't necessary so I stopped with them years ago. They only lead to failure and fear of failure in the future.
The only thing I do on a regular basis is ask myself, "is this the best I can do?" If it is I'm good with, if it isn't I do it over again until I get it where I can answer "yes" to the question. If more people would take that approach they would see a marked improvement in their lives.
Everything you have put in here is good information, the brain is a remarkable organ that few people know how to play correctly.