We Need a Resolution?

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Happy New Year Everyone,

I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and stayed safe. I know my last post was a bit of a downer but I have decided to stay positive and to look at things differently. Its hard to do but I find ease in knowing that everything will be okay one day. With that said, it leads me to take a look at the new year. Why is it that each year almost everyone comes up with a ridiculous list of resolutions that they will never attempt nor execute?

The thing about a New Year is that it gives everyone a sense of hope, a new beginning, as though you get a do-over and everyone loves a second chance. For some its more like a third and a fourth. Yes, after reflecting on the things we never got to do and after feeling all the guilt and shame for how little we have accomplished we often choose to then go over board.

I for one am happy to put some of last year behind me as best as I can and focus on me this year. This year I am doing things my way. I love the fact that I get an entire year to start fresh or continue with the things that brought me great joy and success the year before. Here are my tips to making your resolutions more attainable this year.

1. Take a look at your life, the things you are doing, your status, your career, your friendships etc... see what has worked for you and what could improve

2. Your resolution should be a conscious decision to either do or not do something....make it something you want to change rather than what you feel you are suppose to change.

3. Make your resolutions ultimately catered to you as you will be the one carrying them out.....its harder to do or not do something if you don't see the need to.

4. Make your lists short.....if your list is running on and on then chances are there are just some random things on that list that is either not necessary or should not require a conscious effort.

5. Don't take yourself too seriously, have fun with it, don't make the resolutions bring you down, its a chance to finally do you.

Have fun with those resolutions.....That's it for now.... Until next time.....

Witty Wednesday