New Year's Resolutions

How could I let this time of the year go by without a blog post on New Year's Resolutions.

We've all made them, few of us have kept them. My past is littered with resolutions to lose weight, keep in touch with friends more often and simplify my life. All common resolutions that are often broken.

Instead of making resoltuions this year I've decided to just think back over the past year and think about where I want this year to go. I've decided not to be so hard on myself (I'll never do everything right anyway -- plus there are sometimes things beyond our control), to do more things that please just me (not what other people want) and to spend less time watching TV (a real time sink of wasted time).

New Year's Resolutions

This is the time of eyar that we all make New Year's resolutions that we all hope will make next year better. Below are my suggestions for ways to help your resolutions to work for you.

1. Make The Resolutions Positive.
Phrase everything in a positive way. Instead of saying I must lose weight or I must exercise more think in terms of I will take better care of my health this year. Instead of saying I will be a better parent say I will spend more time with my children.

2. Persistence pays off.
If things don’t turn out well right away don’t give up. We all often slip up in own way or another. Keep on going through the problem and determine that you’ll keep going to you’ve reached your goal.

3. Set realistic goals.
Trying to get everything to be perfect can mean that you’re never satisfied and therefore don’t get things done.

4. Make sure your resolutions mean something to you.
Don’t make a resolution because it’s something someone else thinks you should do, such as lose weight or take a class. You won’t do it. Think about what’s important to you and make goals based on your wants and needs.

5. Ink it, don’t think it.
One of the most important things you can do with goals or resolutions is to write them down. By writing them down they become more concrete to you and you also start thinking about the ways to achieve them.

6. Post your resolutions where you can see them everyday.
Put them on the bathroom mirror, by your desk, on the refrigerator. This is so that you will remember them and act on them. It’s not to make you feel guilty but to get them both to be part of you and to keep you moving in a positive direction.

7. Do it whether you feel like it or not.
Action can be the start of change. Don’t wait for the perfect time. Just start doing what you need to do and the rest will fall into place.

8. Make just a few resolutions.
Make a few that you will work on. It’s better to have a few resolutions that you accomplish than many that you don’t.

9. Set rewards for yourself for when you’ve reached different parts of your goals.
Set up rewards that you can afford and like – a new jacket for a special event or tickets for a show – and have them be part of the resolution process.

10. Forgive yourself.
If you don’t fulfill your resolutions fast enough or fall behind don’t berate yourself or call yourself negative names like stupid or dumb. Forgiveness is a wonderful quality that needs to be practiced. If we can forgive ourselves we can get more done and be happier.

New Year's Resolutions

First I want to wish everyone a Healthy and Happy New Year!

We should all have a year where things go well, we have lives without hassle and we feel good at all times.

Below are ten ways to make your New Year's Resolutions work better.

1. Make Resolutions Positive.

Phrase verything ina positive way. Instead of saying I must lose weight or must exercise more think in terms of I will take better care of my health.

2. Persistence Pay Off.

If things don't turn out well don't give up. Keep on going and determine that that you'll keep going until you've reached your goal.

3. Set Realistic Goals.

Trying to get everything to be perfect can mean that you're never satisfied. Make goals that ou can break into smaller pieces and do a bit at a time.

4. Make Sure Your Resolutions Mean Something To You.

Don't make a resolution becasue it's something someone else thinks you should do. Thing about what's important to you and make goals based on your wants and needs.

5. Ink It, Don't Think It.

One of the most important things you can do for goals and resoltuions is to write them down. You'll start thinking about ways to achieve them.

6. Post Your Resolutions Where You Can See Them Everyday.

It's not to make you feel guilty it's to get them to be part of you and moving in the right direction.

7. Do It Whether You Feel Like It Or Not.

Action can be the start of change. Don't wait for the pefect time to start. Just start doing it and things will fall into place

8. Make Just A Few Resolutions.

Make a few that you will work on. It's better to have a few that you accomplish than many that you don't.

9. Set rewards For Yourself When You've reached Different Parts Of Your Goals.

Set up rewards that you can afford and like and them be part of the resolution process.

10. Forgive Yourself.

If you don't fulfill your resolutions fast enough or fall behind don't berate yourself. If we can forgive ourselves we can get more done and be happier.