Well, we made it through another year. Custom dictates that resolutions and goals for 2014 are ready to be made. Some people will resolve to lose weight and stick to a diet plan. Some people resolve to learn something new, like another language or others hope to kick unhealthy habits like smoking or compulsive shopping.
There was a time that in my life that I never really liked New Year’s resolutions. In fact, I had years when I did not make any, or if I did, they were sure to end up in the never-to-be-seen-again pile of stuff hidden out of sight. Why did I so hate resolutions? I believe it’s because I never really felt good with myself after the completion of a resolution. The resolutions I was making had no life-enhancing experiences.
So now I make resolutions that keep my interest and bring happiness to my life rather than limiting myself to the once-a-year, do-or-die goals. I make resolutions that don’t suck. Things that I really want to do and believe that I can get done. It may seem like a no-brainer, but setting the bar too high or not having your heart in it is just setting yourself up for failure. There will still be a few of those resolutions on my list that should be done for health and welfare. But the majority will give me an opportunity to tickle a funny bone of life and bring on a smile.
As the Rolling Stones once put it, "you can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you just might find you get what you need."
Here is a list of my goals and resolutions. Everything here can put a smile on my face and should be attainable.
Read at least 2 classic novels…winter
Grill outside in a snow storm
See at least three live shows….summer
Make a difference in a stranger’s life
Drink only water for 1 week….?????
Learn a new craft and make something with it
Eat vegetarian for a week….winter
Volunteer at a soup kitchen…winter
Watch 6 movies at the theatre…all year
Visit a city I've never been to before….summer
Loose at least 2o pounds by this summer
Donate 25 things I no longer need or use….soon
Make a list of 58 quotes that inspire me…soon
Get a favorite photo framed for my wall
Watch 2 films from the year I was born
Go to a Drive In Theater
Go to 3 art museums that I have never been to….winter
Be a better person.......every day
There was a time that in my life that I never really liked New Year’s resolutions. In fact, I had years when I did not make any, or if I did, they were sure to end up in the never-to-be-seen-again pile of stuff hidden out of sight. Why did I so hate resolutions? I believe it’s because I never really felt good with myself after the completion of a resolution. The resolutions I was making had no life-enhancing experiences.
So now I make resolutions that keep my interest and bring happiness to my life rather than limiting myself to the once-a-year, do-or-die goals. I make resolutions that don’t suck. Things that I really want to do and believe that I can get done. It may seem like a no-brainer, but setting the bar too high or not having your heart in it is just setting yourself up for failure. There will still be a few of those resolutions on my list that should be done for health and welfare. But the majority will give me an opportunity to tickle a funny bone of life and bring on a smile.
As the Rolling Stones once put it, "you can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you just might find you get what you need."
Here is a list of my goals and resolutions. Everything here can put a smile on my face and should be attainable.
Read at least 2 classic novels…winter
Grill outside in a snow storm
See at least three live shows….summer
Make a difference in a stranger’s life
Drink only water for 1 week….?????
Learn a new craft and make something with it
Eat vegetarian for a week….winter
Volunteer at a soup kitchen…winter
Watch 6 movies at the theatre…all year
Visit a city I've never been to before….summer
Loose at least 2o pounds by this summer
Donate 25 things I no longer need or use….soon
Make a list of 58 quotes that inspire me…soon
Get a favorite photo framed for my wall
Watch 2 films from the year I was born
Go to a Drive In Theater
Go to 3 art museums that I have never been to….winter
Be a better person.......every day
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