Bite-size resolutions
January 6th, 2009 / 5 Comments
The problem with New Year resolutions is that the year is too long. We lose steam after the initial enthusiasm to go the 12-month distance.
However, making New Year resolutions is a good thing. New and renewed commitments keep us from merely drifting with the tide.
So I suggest making bite-sized MONTHLY resolutions. Make one resolve a month. After one month, you can move on to the next goal. That’ll keep you on your toes and there is less chance of failure.
Here are some suggestions to get you started for 6 months:
January – eat vegetarian meals twice a week
February – give an encouraging word to each family member every day
March – limit one hour of TV a day
April – have a good laugh every day
May – read with my children every day
June – take a walk with the family after dinner 3 times a week
You get the idea.
While many of us cannot keep a resolution for a whole year, I think one month at a time is a reachable goal.
What monthly resolutions are you going to make?
Comments
Katy,
I really enjoyed looking around your blog. You have SO much good information here. I can’t wait to come back and spend a little more time. 🙂
Trey
PS – I love New Year’s resolutions … make one or two every year.
Hi Trey: Thanks for stopping by. Let me know if there are any topics you’d like to see addressed here.
That’s a really good idea actually, this year I completely skipped the resolution, my baby is due in february and I wasnt sure my mind would be on a resolution but this is a good plan with a likely success. Thanks! Cheers :]
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Amanda: congrats and Happy Labor Day!!
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