Personally, I am one of the latter. In the past, I never made practical goals which I could attain, thus "shooting" myself in the proverbial foot. The result was, I quit making resolutions a long time ago...why resolve to do something, I either knew I wouldn't do, or convinced myself I could not do?
But this year, I want it to be different. Perhaps, it is my age, maturity, the fact my daughters are growing-up, or I am just attempting to change my lifestyle. As I see it, these are not necessarily "New Year's Resolutions" but rather "Lisa's Resolutions for a Better Life" (and it happens to be a new year).
There are four areas in which I am endeavoring to improve myself, and this is where I get truly honest. And you know, should I not reach some of these goals, there is always, as the infamous Scarlett O'Hara aptly said, "...tomorrow."
Here I go.
1. I wish to lose a total of 20 pounds this year, but tackling the 20 pounds, 5 pounds at a time--not to overwhelm myself.
2. I wish to begin taking the writer within me seriously and get the historical-fiction novel down on paper, and have it to a publisher within a 15 to 18 month time period.
3. I wish to read 50 books this calendar year, and write reviews for each.
4. I intend to procrastinate less; and tackle each situation as it arises, not waiting until the last minute. I can always make the excuse of being too tired at the moment, or too stressed, but who isn't these days?
Well, there they are, my desires for the coming year to improve the quality of my life. Do you have any? You don't have to share them with anyone, unless you choose, but I thought this may get others of you simply thinking about how you would like to make your life better, for you.
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