What to do instead of making New Year's resolutions.... / myLot

United States

December 28, 2015 8:11am CST

Come on, if you made one resolution or two hundred resolutions in your life, how many did you actually keep? I would bet not many. Instead of making 'resolutions' why not try implementing life changing plans and see how it goes, such as: Instead of making the resolution to drop 30 pounds... Make the decision to eat healthier and stop snacking. Instead of making the resolution to accomplish 10 impossible tasks.... Make the decision to accomplish one at a time. Instead of making the resolution to run 5 miles a day.... Make the decision to run more today than you did yesterday. Instead of making the resolution to give more money to charity before tax time.... Make the decision to invest some time into volunteering today. Changing your lifestyle instead of making resolutions may have a much bigger and better impact! Baby steps are easier to accomplish than giant leaps. Photo: pixabay.com/en/happy-2016-new-year-holiday-1104852/

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Ash Raul

@AshRaul (10)

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29 Dec 15

Hi @AbbyGreenhill, I also agree that baby steps are a great way to start with the resolutions. And if we remove the negatives like 'not' and 'won't' it becomes easier to work on the resolution. Like instead of saying i won't eat junk food, we must say I will start eating healthy food.

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AbbyGreenhill

@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

29 Dec 15

Exactly that's the way to do it. Are you trying to eat healthier?

Ash Raul

@AshRaul (10)

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29 Dec 15

@AbbyGreenhill Oh no not actually. That is a farfetched plan for me and i have kept it for some other time. Right now i have a big collection of untouched books on my shelf that need proper arrangement and a little cleanup is required for the shelf. Will be doing that.

Koalemos

@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

28 Dec 15

I have never been drawn to making any New Year's resolutions because if I wish to do something then I can make that decision any time during the year. Most people choose something because they obligated to participate in the tradition, which is why it is rare for any to be kept.

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AbbyGreenhill

@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

28 Dec 15

How many will quit smoke for an hour on New Year's Day and that will be the end of their quitting....

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Koalemos

@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

28 Dec 15

@AbbyGreenhill A few people may, but the majority will not last that long.

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Marlina

@marlina (154131)

• Canada

28 Dec 15

I like your sensible approach.

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AbbyGreenhill

@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

28 Dec 15

Thanks, I like to make things easier for myself, not harder.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (471459)

• Switzerland

28 Dec 15

You are so right, small steps are easier. I do not make resolutions, but I have decided to walk more, even during the cold months.

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AbbyGreenhill

@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

28 Dec 15

I should walk too but i would have to do it in the basement.

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Susan

@HazySue (39268)

• Gouverneur, New York

28 Dec 15

@AbbyGreenhill terrific advise.

I used to make resolutions but found out I never followed through. I now make little goals, mush like your suggestions. It sets you up for success.

AbbyGreenhill

@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

28 Dec 15

Yes it does, or it should. The easier, smaller steps, the better.

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Susan

@HazySue (39268)

• Gouverneur, New York

29 Dec 15

@AbbyGreenhill I agree. If you make smaller goals it is easier to reach them. The thing is you have to keep making goals that move you along your path in life.

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