Happy New Year

Happy New Year!!!

I do hope that everyone had a safe and memorable New Years.

Top Thirteen Resolutions

13. Volunteer with others

12. Take a trip

11. Save money

10. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

9. Quit Smoking

8. Manage stress

7. Manage diet

6. Lose weight

5. Get fit

4. Get a better job

3. Get a better education

2. Eat Healthier

1. Drink less alcohol

(list according to usa.gov)

I am a little surprised at this list. I thought for sure the weight thing would be number one. But I have to admit, I do like a lot of these. I hope that people can start to get their resolution and feel good about it.

I believe though, that resolutions are made to be broken. Either you may not have been that serious or committed to it. It could also be that maybe the resolution is a bit out of reach, for example, you say you would like to loose 50 pounds by summer. Really? To me that is a little unrealistic. There are some people or some ways out there that will make it happen, but I still think that is very unrealistic. So just make sure it is realistic and stick with it.

I personally do not make any. I will have goals or plans, but I tend to stay away from the particular trend just because like the majority of people who make then, I have never really succeeded in completing a resolution. Therefore, I no longer make any. The closest thing I do is say that I want to become a better me. Plain and simple. More relaxed, less stress, happier healthier me. It is a pretty easy feet if you really think about it. I have been saying this one for about 5 years now and just the smallest change in me is noticeable.

What is your New Year's Resolution?