Why do our New Year's Resolutions fail? Because we set ourselves up for failure. In reality, does ANYONE stick with something for entire year of their lives in this day in age? In our lives, we are busy, we are always moving, we are inundated with information, so to maintain focus on ONE goal for an entire year seems ridiculous.
Here is my solution.
Monthly resolution.
Instead of choosing to change something for an entire year of my life, I vow to change 12 (or so) somethings. Instead of trying to reach an unreachable goal, I am being realistic. I am going to feel the sense of satisfaction monthly upon the success of achieving my goals. Here are my current monthly resolutions:
January: To see a movie on a weeknight
To do something therapeutic for myself
To stop putting others in front of myself
Results: I saw the movie "No Strings Attached" on a Tuesday.
I took time out to relax, to let my brain stop thinking, and to put myself first through healing old wounds and refocusing my energy. I began to write it all down to gain perspective.
February: To tell friends how much they mean to me more often.
To get more sleep.
To eat in more often.
To be continued...
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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