New Year Promises?

Why do I do it? Every single year, I come up with New Year’s resolutions with the belief that this year will be different . . . this year I will follow through . . . yeah right.

The only consolation is that I know I am not alone. 

Funny but when I make a promise to someone other than myself, I DO follow through, ALWAYS.  I don’t make promises lightly or without thought as I know how important it is to that person and myself that I keep it.

But why don’t I keep promises to myself? I do like myself and I do have the best of intentions. My resolutions are not impossible to keep (i.e., eat less, exercise more, be kinder, etc.).

I envy those that keep their resolutions but I can’t honestly say that I know a lot of people who do. So I guess I am in good company and shouldn’t beat myself up.

But I will make my 2017 New Year resolutions and keep them . . . really I will… honest.

​Here are the some of the most common New Year’s resolutions:

1. Get in shape…exercise more.
2. Eat healthier and eat less.
3. Stop procrastinating.
4. Improve your concentration/mental skills.
5. Meet new people.
6. Be more active.
7. Become more confident and take chances.
8. Earn more money
9. Be polite.
10. Reduce stress.
11. Be happy with your life.
12. Get quality sleep.
13. Quit smoking
14. Watch less TV.
15. Read more.

How many of the above are on your list?

​Care to share your New Year’s resolutions with me? Or even better, advice on keeping them?

​My parting message to you . . . and myself . . . let’s not get down on ourselves if we fall short of meeting our goals. Life is short, be happy.

I always told my children, if it’s not illegal and you are not hurting anyone  . . . go for it!

Oh . . . I almost forgot.  In the New Year, don't forget to . . .