As we are fast approaching the New Year and a time for New Beginnings in 2009, it is also time to start preparing our
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS!
Everyone has their own resolutions to make based on their personal situations and what seems to be important to them at this particular time in their lives. The following are some of the most popular resolutions from the past.
To Lose Weight
To Get Out of Debt
To Save Money
To Get A Better Job
To Exercise More
To Eat More Healthy Food
To Go Back to School
To Stop Drinking
To Quit Smoking
Ahhhh to MAKE the Resolutions is the EASY part!
The challenge is in KEEPING them!
If you truly want to fulfill your Resolution you must
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Be committed. Whatever you are trying to achieve should have a plan. Set your goals, make your plan and commit yourself to the end result. It all begins with YOU.
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Don't give up. If you have a minor setback, don't give up. So you ate a cookie, that's OK, just don't eat the whole bag. One cigarette? NOT the end of the world, but NOT another one. Couldn't make it to the gym, fine GO tomorrow. But do not give up!
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Stay Motivated. Write down your goals, share them with close friends, ask for support, give yourself rewards. Do whatever you can to keep a positive attitude toward your success. You CAN succeed!
And remember that there are all kinds of Resolutions that you can make. They don't have to be limited to the typical ones that are most often made, they can be most anything that might make you feel better about yourself, about who you are and who you want to be. And of course it is nice to be rewarded with good comments and pats on the back from the people around you, but the true reward comes from within. That wonderful proud feeling you have when you accomplish your goals!
There is nothing more fulfilling than to be able to say "I did it!" I made my resolutions, set my goals, committed myself to a plan, kept myself motivated and I was successful!
Have you made your New Years Resolutions? What will you change about yourself this year?
About the Author
Debbie Hutchins served as a Certified Residential Specialist and licensed Realtor in Alabama from 1987 until 2010. Currently living in Costa Rica Debbie is enjoying living the Pura Vida retirement lifestyle and learning more about the Costa Rican culture.
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Debbie: I really like your idea about "being committed." I have been considering committing myself to whatever asylum that would take me. I think I've got to be crazy after going through a year like the one I just finished. Thanks for helping me re-focus on that idea. Take care... :)