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Recently I came across a list of new year’s resolutions I made in middle school; the first of which was something along the lines of, “this year I’m going to try to gossip less about my friends.” Yikes. {Dear current friends, I swear I’ve grown up a lot since 12. I love you all.}
I can’t remember many resolutions since. While I love the feeling of a fresh start come January 1st, I’m usually not among the first-in-line-for-the-treadmill-at-the-gym crowd. Because as we all know by February 1st (or sooner) two-thirds of that crowd will be back on the couch with a Big Grab of Lays, so I save the space for the people who actually work out all year. And I can’t stick to a restrictive diet to save my life because I come from a long line of southern people who love to eat, so why bother? I try to maintain a decent balance all year long, so I don’t feel the need for a crazy overhaul when the new one begins.
With that said, I do have a few thoughts {mini-goals} for myself to make this new year a great one. Here they are, in no particular order:
- Work a little less.
- Continue your less-is-more budget through the entire year.
- Turn off the TV and read more books.
- Don’t feel guilty if you want to spend an entire day off napping in your PJs.
- Honor old traditions, and create a few new ones.
- Make more time to call and visit the people who love you.
- Remember that you are what you eat.
- Set aside some time each day to meditate and pray.
- Journal. You’re going to want to remember these crazy days.
- Take Doak on more walks.
- Volunteer.
- Keep in mind, “Comparison is the thief of joy.”
- Fly by the seat of your pants now and then.
- Live with open hands.
I like the idea of mini goals. I feel as though we feel a better sense of accomplishment when they are completed.
I agree!
I love your mini goals! I specifically like the call people one. I know I forget to do this often.
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This morning I read your junior high resolution and almost spit out my tea laughing. It sounds like a resolution I would have written along with “Buy more purple jeans.”
I hope you and your family have a wonderful new year! Keep posting bouquet ideas from your clients. Goodness knows I need them. :o)
One can never have enough purple jeans, L. Or snotty preteen resolutions for “self-improvement” ;-)
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Great list! Definitely food for thought :)
This is great. Just great! “Comparison is the thief of joy.” I know I’m guarding mine! Great post dear!
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Excellent resolutions! Happy new year.
Those are great resolutions. Happy New Year! Hope to see you back on Instagram soon…I always love looking at your photos.
Great stuff! I feel the same about setting mini goals that are more attainable than huge, lofty ones. I really love that quote about comparison. I never thought about comparing in that way before.
Happy 2013!!
I heard that quote a year or so ago, and it’s one of my favorites. Happy new year!
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What a profound quote…Comparsion is a thief of joy…I like it. I’m so guilty of comparing. ahh!
Happy New Year and best wishes!
My thoughts too! Something I need to keep in mind.