Resolutions for the New Year.
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
United States
December 25, 2006 11:25am CST
I read a post from another forum of someone that has decided that it is better to set smaller resolutions instead of those that we know most likely will not be followed through. I thought this to be a wonderful idea. Too many times I have made resolutions for the New Year, and not followed them through.
This year I will take each month at a time. I will go to Curves at least three times a week. Exercise is healthy for you. Each month I will start a craft project and finish it completely. Each month I will visit family members that I haven't viisted as often as I should. Hold dear your family members as you never know when they will be called home.
Set little goals for yourself. Do not set yourself up for failure by setting goals that can be overwhelming and in the end you will give up on them.
Have a Happy New Year, filled with love, laughter and good health.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
30 Dec 06
Intentions! What a great idea. Love the last line!
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@lauriefnp (5109)
• United States
27 Dec 06
This is such a great idea- it really makes a lot of sense. Just like weight loss programs always say, set small goals instead of looking at the big picture. When I think about all of the weight that I want to lose, it can get depressing. I will set a realistic goal each month, along with exercise goals. Instead of saying that I'm going to be on the treadmill for 45 minutes every day,no matter what (which would never happen), I'll say that I'm going to do it 3 times/week; anything more than that will be a bonus. I like this idea a lot! Maybe some resolutions will actually be kept!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
27 Dec 06
My sister has offered to give me her treadmill. Guess she got sick of using it as a clothes rack. It would probably serve the same purpose if it were in my house.
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@sunshinecup (7871)
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27 Dec 06
I am QUEEN of setting myself up! LOL I do the same things every year and burn out before January has ended. This year, I am going to do it, that is all there is to it, I'm doing it....*sigh* who am I kidding? Look for my post of "New Years Failure" around the 3rd week of Jan. :-)
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
27 Dec 06
I will no doubt be adding to your post as well! LOL
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@BobbyTMathew (164)
• United States
25 Dec 06
I'm going to raise enough money to sponsor a child in a poor country. I plan to use MyLot to generate the requiste amount of money for this plan (80 cents a day). I will probably dontate through World Vision.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
26 Dec 06
What a gracious resolution Bobby. Very commendable.
@luvmyhazeleyez (17)
• United States
26 Dec 06
I think that is a really great cause to use money for, very good idea!
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@monkeykingaround (896)
• United States
26 Dec 06
My new year resolution is if possible I will save all my money so I would be able move somewhere in the country, somewhere far away from where I am at.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
27 Dec 06
Guess you are not happy living where you are. Hope that you can make your wish come true.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
25 Dec 06
Take each day as it comes. Set small goals and increase as time goes on. Good luck to you. Kicking the addiction of nicotine is a difficult one.
@angel_marie5 (1259)
• United States
26 Dec 06
it's a good one.... just don't make any resolution that u really find it impossible to do then. anybody can make a good reason for anything he wants to change upon for the year 2007. Good luck!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
27 Dec 06
Thank you for your response. I try to keep it simple and if I fail at it, not a problem. I just want to live and be happy.
@manojmania (107)
• India
26 Dec 06
i think taking resolutions is good and more good is keeping them up.but as u said me too have lot to be upto me resolutions ,alas never did once.so what i thought was i quit taking resolutions.but after what u have said it seems to be quite easier having a resolutions taken for each month and trying to get it full filled.thanks for the gyan.i will surely try to take one each month.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
26 Dec 06
I tend to make new resolutions whenever I think of them, year round. Right now my big resolution is to get out of debt one way or another--the little one that goes with it is to investigate some online income sites, and to apply for a part time job locally. I guess I call my resolutions goals when I make them, but they are the same thing. I am working toward the first one by changing spending habits, been working on that six months. I like your list of resolutions. Happy New Year
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
27 Dec 06
Thank you GG. I am not sure that I will be able to stick to the plan. But, I know that my one resolution to be happy will be a goal that I can do. Life is too short not to be happy.
@melanie652 (2524)
• United States
25 Dec 06
I agree with your smaller goals idea. I've never been one for New Years Resolutions. I feel like once I decide to do something or set a goal, I might as well start now instead of waiting until January 1st. Why wait? Some people like the idea of a new year and a fresh start. That's fine too!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
25 Dec 06
I have so failed at goals that I have made in the past. This is why I think it a good idea to set smaller goals.
@qiaofang88 (126)
• China
26 Dec 06
Happy new year. Your plan is great, maybe i should do something special next year; my friend always tell me that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
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@venshida (4836)
• United States
26 Dec 06
You know that is a great idea. I was wondering what should I do. I normally do for the whole year, but breaking it down monthly is a great idea. I will start a new craft monthly also and finish it rather than having 10 unfinish project. Exercise 2 to 3 times a week, attend church at least 2 sundays per month, read my bible.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
27 Dec 06
Great plan. I hope to do the craft thing too! I am not much of a church goer...I have a phobia of religious gatherings. I have my faith, and it keeps me on the right path.
@creationhub (3066)
• Malaysia
26 Dec 06
I think it is good to set resolutions that we can achieve. If I set goals that are beyond reach, it is not that I do not have faith. It is because, I should understand my own limitations.
I set goals on what I want to achieve. Right now, my aspiration is to be financially free, so I work towards generating passive income should anything happen to my job. I go to work confident because I know that I have a passive income to tide me if something goes wrong. It also helps me to reach my goal faster. I budget with my monthly salary and do not spend unnceccesarily.
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@amreeshmisra (369)
• India
25 Dec 06
My resolution for the new year will be stop eating Non-Vegeterian food (minus egg)
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
25 Dec 06
Best of luck to you. I am not a vegetarian and would not set that goal myself.
@gopalagarwal (518)
• India
26 Dec 06
my resolution for new year will be to keep maintaining my good habbits what i am maintaining from very past
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@anantpande (8)
• India
26 Dec 06
well my new year resolution is that i will ....leave smoking ....coz dont want my parents ashamed 4 me
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
27 Dec 06
It seems that paying off debt is a big one. Tough goal to accomplish. Good luck in your venture.
@PRASENJIT (137)
• India
26 Dec 06
I would like to continue my studies in a great way and establish myself in life.If it is possible Iwould like to donate some money to the handicapped children.Iwould make more friends and be my parent's pride.
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@linusv2006 (209)
• Philippines
26 Dec 06
i guess that's right.setup a goal w/c u can attain w/in 3-6mos.a year is too long and u can never tell what cld happen w/in a yr.too many things cld screw up a plan.also be real in setting up goals
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@cindyspassions (510)
• Lampe, Missouri
26 Dec 06
Well i would have to say that mine are I want to loose some weight about 15 20 pounds. I want to make it through my sugary that i have to go through fine and health problem free. and i want to start my team with passion parties. i plan to have 6 people on my team by the end of the year of 2007 and have a great team going. yahoo look at me go.
@lil_champs (37)
• India
26 Dec 06
My New Year resolution is that I will try to work hard as much as i can........and i ill not get angry under any circumstances.....wats ur say guys
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
27 Dec 06
Enroll in an anger management course. They are very helpful.
