Earlier, I was leaving a comment at Stacy's blog about resolutions, when it occured to me that I don't make them anymore. I don't stick to them and at the end of the year, I always feel like a big fat failure.
2006 was not a good year for me. I've learned not to boast that I never get sick because it sends out bad mojo that eventually bites me back in the butt. So, since I don't do resolutions, I'm going to do promises. And since I have them in print and I'm putting them "out there" in cyberland I'm counting on my blogger buddies to hold me accountable :-)
#1 Promise to Myself: No more negative self-talk. It's destructive and eventually I'll believe all the bad things I say about myself. I am a kind, loving and decent person and deserve to treat myself better.
#2 Promise to Myself: I will go back to a healthier way of living. This year, I really let myself go. I lost a lot of weight last year and then when all the health problems started, I used them as an excuse to binge. No more. Stock up on the veggies, start exercising again and just take care of myself.
#3 Promise to Myself: I will get my finances back on track. With the medical bills I had this year, I'm fallen off my budget. I vow to get myself back on track and be a grown-up.
#4 Promise to Myself: I will come out of self-exhile. I will socialize. I will meet new people. I will date (and yes, I have somebody specific in mind ~ but I need to take care of #1, #2, & #3 first).
#5 Promise to Myself: I will make a dent in the dreaded TBR stacks that are collecting dust in my linen closet ~ at least one per month.
There, I've said it. It's now out there and I am accountable to keep myself on track. Here's looking at a happier and brighter 2007. Happy New Year to my blogger pals. I wish you all a happy and healthy New Year.
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I'm also not big on making resolutions, but I do like your self-promises. I think the difference is that with resolutions, they seem so temporary while promises should be kept.
Good luck with them all. They are great ones, and #4 is one I struggle with myself. You sound determined enough to succeed :) -
I wish you all the best in your promises and yes, positive self talk does take work but you become a much happier person by stopping the 'bad talk'!
Like you I don't really do resolutions but this year was a year of change so I did feel like I closed a chapter and this year will be more stable. In that I do hope to change my habits and eating to a more healthier way of life and since I have been thinking about it for a while I know now that I am ready for the changes.
Happy New Year Devonna!
CindyS -
At 11:47 AM,
dancechica -
Repeat this one a thousand times a day until you actually understand that you truly ARE fabulous.
#1 Promise to Myself: No more negative self-talk. It's destructive and eventually I'll believe all the bad things I say about myself. I am a kind, loving and decent person and deserve to treat myself better.
Don't pay attention to what anyone says or thinks. It's all about you and you are wonderful and people who can't see that can go fug themselves.
YOU ARE FABULOUS! ^_^ -
Stacy ~ It's just time, I need to start thinking about myself. This is going to be a good year ~ it just has to be :-)
Cindy ~ Happy New Year! Yes, this will definitely be a better year. And so far, I've done well. Okay, it's only been 2 days, but I have to celebrate successes where I can find them.
DC ~ Thanks! Good luck with yours, too.
Dylan ~ We can do it. I have faith.
Mailyn ~ You're always so inspirational. Thank you!
Lori ~ Like Stacy said, promises are something to be kept. I'm determined to make this a better year. -
Just wanted to pop back and say that every day is a new opportunity so never beat yourself up for a bad day - I've learned that there will be days where I will eat those damn french fries, order more than one pop and scavange the house for every last ounce of chocolate. Doesn't mean I have to beat myself up for it! Anything that doesn't work today can work tomorrow.
Sorry, I just want you to have a great new year and I don't think people give themselves enough credit. You go girl ;)
CindyS (off to Holly's to see what she's up to)
I don't usually make resolutions either, but I like your idea. Happy New Year!