A Fresh Start
I know that the big thing to do each January is to make resolutions. Webster's Dictionary defines a resolution many ways. :
:the act or process of resolving: as a : the act of analyzing a complex notion into simpler ones b : the act of answering : solving c : the act of determining
3 a : something that is resolved b : firmness of resolve
4 : a formal expression of opinion, will, or intent voted by an official body or assembled group
(I have edited the complete definition for purposes of this blog entry.)
One thing that really stands out to me is that each definition points to a determination of will. I think that the reason many times that we fail or give up on our resolutions each year is that it just becomes something to do. It isn't done with a determination of will.
I think, at least for myself, it might be more fitting to make New Year's Promises. I can't speak for anyone else, but I know I value my word and I'd be more likely to keep my resolutions if I labeled them as promises instead.
I promise to...
*...not beat myself up if I do not fully reach each and every goal I set this year. I accept that all I can do is my best and if I have done that, then I will be content.
*...to be a more involved mother. Don't get me wrong. I'm not by any means neglectful of my son, but We could definitely spend more one on one time together.
*...to create better habits regarding spending and saving. Whether the economy gets better or not, this would be a habit that would be great to have "perfected".
*...to learn to love myself as I am. I don't want to become content or complacent, but I do want to love myself despite the things that I am not happy with. I don't think this will be easy, nor will it be something that's going to end with the end of 2010. It will be a complete retraining of my thought processes and it will be a daily task.
*...to follow through with things I plan or start. I can't even tell you the amount of things I've talked myself out of or just not believed in myself so I didn't attempt them. At that, I couldn't tell you how many books or classes I've started and not finished. So a few examples would be what follows...
- Read nightly (as much as possible) and get through the new books I've had for literally years.
- Start cosmetology school and get business cards ready to go for freelance makeup artistry.
I can get in practice on people now and at least start getting the word out, right?
*...find a local charity to regularly volunteer with.
*...develop better housekeeping habits.
*...get healthier. I am the only one who can change the things I dislike about myself and in order to do that, I need to stop making excuses or blaming others.
I'm sure more will come along through the year, but I can add them as they come along.
God bless and have a BLESSED 2010!
:the act or process of resolving: as a : the act of analyzing a complex notion into simpler ones b : the act of answering : solving c : the act of determining
3 a : something that is resolved
4 : a formal expression of opinion, will, or intent voted by an official body or assembled group
(I have edited the complete definition for purposes of this blog entry.)
One thing that really stands out to me is that each definition points to a determination of will. I think that the reason many times that we fail or give up on our resolutions each year is that it just becomes something to do. It isn't done with a determination of will.
I think, at least for myself, it might be more fitting to make New Year's Promises. I can't speak for anyone else, but I know I value my word and I'd be more likely to keep my resolutions if I labeled them as promises instead.
I promise to...
*...not beat myself up if I do not fully reach each and every goal I set this year. I accept that all I can do is my best and if I have done that, then I will be content.
*...to be a more involved mother. Don't get me wrong. I'm not by any means neglectful of my son, but We could definitely spend more one on one time together.
*...to create better habits regarding spending and saving. Whether the economy gets better or not, this would be a habit that would be great to have "perfected".
*...to learn to love myself as I am. I don't want to become content or complacent, but I do want to love myself despite the things that I am not happy with. I don't think this will be easy, nor will it be something that's going to end with the end of 2010. It will be a complete retraining of my thought processes and it will be a daily task.
*...to follow through with things I plan or start. I can't even tell you the amount of things I've talked myself out of or just not believed in myself so I didn't attempt them. At that, I couldn't tell you how many books or classes I've started and not finished. So a few examples would be what follows...
- Read nightly (as much as possible) and get through the new books I've had for literally years.
- Start cosmetology school and get business cards ready to go for freelance makeup artistry.
I can get in practice on people now and at least start getting the word out, right?
*...find a local charity to regularly volunteer with.
*...develop better housekeeping habits.
*...get healthier. I am the only one who can change the things I dislike about myself and in order to do that, I need to stop making excuses or blaming others.
I'm sure more will come along through the year, but I can add them as they come along.
God bless and have a BLESSED 2010!
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