Resolution No. 1: Finally upgrade to the latest version of Flash.
I don't know about you, but I've been stalling on upgrading to Adobe Flash CS3. I want to, but lately I haven't really worked on any projects where the enhancements offered by the newest Flash would really benefit me, and I've been eyeing the price tag rather dubiously. I'd like to start doing lessons on version CS3, though, so it's time that I bite the bullet and take that jump. I'll be glad that I did.
Resolution No. 2: Expand network contacts.
You can never know enough people when you're an animator, whether freelance or otherwise. You never know when someone that you met at SIGGRAPH may do you a good turn later when you're looking for work, or when the person who struck up a conversation in the checkout queue at the market might turn into your latest freelance customer. Keep business cards with you at all times, and resolve to branch out and expand your network of contacts.
Resolution No. 3: Take a class.
That's right, take a class - any class. You'll find inspiration for animation in surprising places; you might take a class on German language and suddenly be inspired to create an animation on the history of bratwurst. ...all right, that may be a cheesy example, but you get the idea. Learning is often a source of inspiration, and if you don't want to take a random class, take an art class - sculpture, painting, sketching. Improving your artistic skills in one area will always reflect in improvements in your animation skills, and may inspire a fresh new shift in your style.
