It's that time of year again - the time when we all take stock of our lives and decide what we want to fix in the coming year (at least, that's what we all should be doing if we weren't all so busy running around looking for Christmas gifts for people when we have no clue what to get them).
Resolution #1: Lose More Weight
Last year, I resolved to lose weight and lost over 25 pounds. I did this by sticking to an exercise program (1 hour per day at least five days a week), and reducing my portion sizes at meals (meaning, put what you'd normally put on your plate at mealtime and then put half of it back).
I'd like to lose another 10 this year. To do this, I'm going to have to tame my sweet tooth. Nothing drastic... just cutting out empty-calorie drinks and run-of-the-mill sweets and snack foods. So, this year I resolve to cut out the sweets and snack foods, and save my calories this year for the occasional ice cream or cheesecake.
Resolution #2: Get Organized
All my life, I have lacked organization. Last year, I finally had my fill and made serious inroads towards getting organized. I cleaned out my closet a couple of times, and got rid of massive amounts of useless papers that I had never taken the time to sort out. But we still aren't organized yet. So, resolution numero dos this year is to get organized with a capital "O." Since we're planning a move early in the year, I hope to accomplish this one first.
Resolution #3: Get Involved
My final resolution is to get involved. Over the past years, I consistently let my day-to-day concerns get in the way of connecting with friends and family. I know this has hurt some of my most loved family members, and has alienated most of the rest. Everyone says "that's okay - we know you're busy," but I know they're just being kind. So, this year I resolve to actively communicate and connect with my friends and family, to let them know that they are important to me, and to remember to send them my best wishes on birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays.
A recent survey showed that around 63% of women make New Year's resolutions, and at least 10% keep their New Year's resolutions faithfully. What resolutions will you make this year?
