CLARICE: I ditched New Year's Resolutions years ago and became a firm believer in the un-Resolution. I prefer to look at what I've accomplished in the previous year and look at that as a starting point for the new year. In 2012 I set out to create a contemporary romance series and I did it - this year my plan is to learn how to promote more effectively - so I guess that's my un-Resolution for the year.
JB: Unlike Clarice, I haven't ditched resolutions, I've just reformatted them as goals. One of my goals for the year is to publicly track my progress. I'm doing that at my blog.
I'm going to have to ditch my goal to use BANISH EXCUSES as my mantra for the year. It's just not working for me.
I meant to resolve to 1) Drink more Water 2) Eat more Apples 3) Say "who gives a ^&*%?" more often...and really mean it.
B.E.: I used to make a big deal over making resolutions, but like most people's New Year's resolutions, they'd fall apart within the first few weeks of January. Now I try to make goals. They usually end up the same way - dead early in the year - but I don't feel as guilty about letting them fall by the wayside. ;o)
This year, my only goal is to 'Embrace Change'. It's going to be a weird year for me, and I figure I either have to embrace the changes headed my way or let them run me over.
Oh, and I have that goal to lose weight again. (That's a yearly thing.) For 2013, though, I might have to amend that to 'not gain'. If I can make it to 1/1/14 without adding any more pounds, it'll be a win.
Tell us KILLER FRIENDS: How have you done with your resolutions? Are there any you "meant" to make?
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Our family is adopting "goals" instead of resolutions and so far we are slowly getting into the new routine. Those goals include things like working out together more, changing our evening routines to keep us organized, planning out meals better so we eat healthier, etc. It is a change but we are slowly doing it. We are also looking at them as quarterly goals and will reevaluate every three months! We'll see if we can last until April with our current ones!
Great idea, Clarice, and awesome un-Resolution.
Good luck with your goals, JB. I need to do a little more 'who gives a !@#$%'.
Slow change is better than no change, Amy. Good for you! And Good Luck!
Amy -- Working out together more is a great goal. i work out with my hubby a couple of times a week and it's a great way to spend time together! (Plus if one of it doesn't feel like it, the other can push us to do it.)
Congrats on your progress!!!
B.E. -- Yeah, my "who gives a..." needs work.
I know your YEAR is going to be all about change. Hang in there!
New Year's Resolutions? What are these strange creatures of which you speak?
Don't break 'em because I don't make them. Like B.E. I pick a word for the year, at least as far as my career is concerned. My life is way too out of control for mere words... ;)
I think I got the word of the year from you, Silver (you or Janet). =o)
Silver -- What's your word??
Say "who gives a ^&*%?" more often...and really mean it.
Amen, JB! I've got to do that too.
Yeah, I make goals and not resolutions. None of them are due to be completed yet, so haven't lapsed too badly yet :)
JB, my word for the year is DEDICATION. I posted about it HERE. :-)
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