Back in December 2009, I decided I was tired of the Resolution Rat Race. It annoyed me no end that making promises to one's self to change was treated like a huge joke. I truly wanted to change my life. I needed to change my life. I didn't want to hear the jokes about not making it through January Second. What was the point?
Being the problem solver that I am, I went to work mulling over possible solutions. In December, I used one of my Christmas cards for myself. Within it, I wrote out the gifts I planned to give to myself for Christmas throughout the coming year. I accomplished them, to a certain extent. Last Christmas, they all made it on my list of Gifts to myself, again, in varying forms. I realized they were gifts I wanted to give to myself, every year, for the rest of my life. Now, I hold to those gifts, but starting this year, I'll add more specifics. This year, for the first time, I'm going to give myself gifts in what I consider to be seven overall areas of my life: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, Writing, Social, Giving.
This year's Christmas Gifts to Myself:
1. I allowed lack of funds to curb my Just Because It's Tuesday gifts. I want to learn to do it without spending a lot of money.
2. Lose the fat. A friend posted a picture showing the difference between 5 lb of fat and 5 lb of muscle. It made an impression. I'm not going to think of it as losing weight, but losing fat.
3. Kindle - I need an ebook reading device.
4. Finish two more novels, in addition to becoming in every sense of the words a published author. I want to learn how to write articles.
5. Do more about my appearance. I know I'll feel more comfortable in social situations if I feel more comfortable with my appearance. I've allowed a lot to slide because I wanted to pretend like it didn't matter. It does.
6. I enjoy natural beauty products, especially making my own, but I haven't done much of it, ever. This year, I'm going to do more of it. I have incredibly sensitive skin, and can't use a lot of products. Natural products, I make myself, seem to be easier on my skin.
7. Continue to be a blessing.
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I always make resolutions because I think it's important to look at what needs changing and doing something about it to make myself a better person. It shouldn't be a joke, but people do seem to not take is as seriously as they should! I actually like your method for dealing with it, and might have to try something similar to this in the coming year. Some things have to change, or I won't be able to cope like I want to with all the things coming my way. It sounds like this method is more effective than making a list of resolutions that is little more than a to do list that gets ignored as soon as it gets difficult!
ReplyDeleteThe List of Doom! LOL! I realize now that it helped that I have friends who have taught me how to embrace presents, so that now I can't imagine not wanting a gift that is thoughtfully given not to be used as leverage or control but because it will bring joy into my life. Thanks ((Margaret))
ReplyDeleteHi Judy, wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you achieve your goals. You deserve it.
ReplyDeleteXX Molly
Thank you ((Molly)) I'm hoping for the best for you as well.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing amazing! Let me know how/if I can help!
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I can talk myself into it, Kathy. :-)
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