Yes – You read that right!
Welcome 2011!
A Twitter Conversation
Here’s some background for this post…
@a8forwomen (that’s me): ”Anyone care to share what NY resolutions you’re going to make and then break this year? Better to just fess up now.”
My favorite response is from @DysfuncSupermom (a woman who makes us look tame): ”1.-23. Stop cussing. F-ck. There all done.”
The Great New Year’s Resolution Awakening
When reflecting on 2010 and planning for 2011, the concept of making resolutions was, frankly, depressing. I mean, I’ve broken more resolutions than I’ve kept by a magnitude of 3:1. Anyone else out there care to admit the same?
I have not lost the same weight I pledge to lose every year, made the financial plans I promised myself, or done many of other things I “resolved” to do. The only resolution I kept last year was starting Anonymous8 (which, I guess, if it’s gonna be 1:3, was a good one).
So, in the spirit of avoiding cynicism and instead of being positive, my only resolution for this year is not to make any. Tadaaaahhhh…. Man, that was liberating to type. And isn’t that the ultimate way to say “I am enough?”
I thought this was pretty original, but Sam Howat decided last year not to make any himself and we decided on Twitter that coming to this conclusion is like a “great awakening.” (I wonder if it is something that comes with age or maturity…)
I am opting for goals instead – with corresponding action plans and timelines when appropriate. An example? Improve the intimate life with the hubby. (Make a list of things to try once a month.) Or put out the goal of being healthier this year… with a simple step in the right direction.
So, feel free to list the resolutions you are not going to make that you would end up breaking anyways this year. And add any goals you may have!
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I am going to make only one resolution this year..to have more sex. It’s the only resolution I know I’ll stick to. ;o)) x
I don’t know if I make you look tame as much as I definitely confirm that you are more mature than I.
I do agree, however, that resolutions are pointless unless you are truly…resolute. Most of us either do not have enough gumption, time or energy to be that determined.
I learned a long time ago to conquer my goals by the day, not by the year. My life is living proof that I have no idea what a year will bring; the day is all I can master, so master it I will, the best way I can, with the tools I have at the time. It’s a process.
Brandi,
That is what I said, and I question who is more mature. You seem to have come to this “awakening” well before I did.
Sarah
I resolve not to let someone push my buttons into arguing about something stupid…like socks.
Lisa,
Amen!
Sarah
One of my recent posts shouted that I would NOT be committing to swear any less. F bombs help you live longer.
My only resolution is to hold all my friends accountable to their resolutions.
Naturally, I tell them this AFTER they tell me theirs’
Mr. Locust,
That is very very funny!
Sarah
These are my New Year’s resolutions: 1)Make an? effort to make someone’s day brighter as soon as a week. 2) Maintain my GPA, and volunteer much more both on campus and inside my community. three) Run a half marathon with my sister four) Remove unnecessary or negative stressors in my life five) Create a recipe binder, attempt something totally new, take pictures for the binder 6) Make an effort to stay in get in touch with with buddies and household. 7) Get more sleep!
I’m with you, Sarah. In fact, my take on it is here: http://unhandicapping.com/a-progressive-approach-to-new-years-resolutions/
Sure, that was written with special needs parents in mind, but really, it applies to anyone and everyone. Resolve to set basic goals (most “resolutions” can be traced back to a basic goal, anyway), and to make progress…whatever that might be and however it might come…towards them. It’s soooo much easier to keep moving forward, and feeling good about it, when you’re not too caught up in, “But I’m not there yet!”
My New Year’s Resolution is to stick with my Happiness Project. So far so good, and we’re two weeks in! Also…I absolutely adore the picture in your post.
Still find new year’s resolutions helpful, even if I break them. At least I am more mindful about wanting to make a change.
I never make new year’s resolutions, because it’s just a waste of time. I can never promise to less bitter, angry, jealous, anal, annoyed, and sad. It just doesn’t work.
Lonerwor@aim.com
I don’t make resolutions for the New Year, but I do try to set a goal each day to do something positive, even if it’s just a small thing.
Some new resolutions for me…
keep up with the dishes better
find some new recipes to make
try to be more crafty with sewing projects, etc
I am not making a resolution to lose weight. Rather my resolution is to keep the same weight.
I dont feel so bad about skipping resolutions now! I think setting small, attainable goals are a much better idea.