Making New Year resolutions seem to be an international tradition. Having talked with friends living in various parts of the world it seems that making New Year resolutions transcends all boundaries.
Many of those I talked with expressed having similar goals for the upcoming year, lose weight, exercise more, eat healthier, and don’t shout at the kids when they don’t clean their rooms. We all start out with the best intentions but by March we have fallen back into our old comfortable and sometimes unhealthy ways.
Must we accept this as the norm or is there a secret to rewriting the script as we try to adopt new roles in the New Year.
General Success Tips
- Think about areas of your life you would like to improve upon
- Talk with someone about your goals
- Make your goals realistic
- Identify how you will know you are on track with meeting your goals.
- Track your progress toward your goals
- Keep motivated by continuing to talk with friends who are striving to achieve their goals
- Expect some setbacks/plateaus and don't allow yourself to stay discouraged
- Reward yourself weekly for sticking to your resolutions
My Resolutions
The single resolution I made this year is to remain true to my personal style and likes. My passion is antiques and collectibles, buying, selling, looking!
Another goal I have is to publish a book of poems I have written over the years. I am negotiating with an illustrator and hope to have him on board by March. I will keep you updated.
And... two additional resolutions, to update the website more frequently, once a week sound good? Lose 20 pounds. Those of you who know me will let me know how I am succeeding with that goal!
Till next time,stay well, stay happy
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