I follow many people, topics and subject matter experts on social media and I was struck by someone who made a fairly benign list of promises to herself to follow in the new year. I have tried this approach and have stuck with some of the things I have stated I will do, but it is hard to stick to a plan long term.
Maybe, by putting it out there I can be a bit more proactive so here goes:
I shalt not eat chocolate every day. This is going to be ultra hard. Particularly since I have one of those Dubai chocolate bars sitting on my table taunting me at this very moment!
I will not curse every five minutes, particularly in front of young people. My dad got around this when I was little, by cursing in Italian. I had no idea what he was saying until I was in my 30s!
I will let go of people who do not add anything positive in my life. I have a hard time saying no to people, but it has at times been tested.
There will be no nicknames created for the people in my life who I deem as “difficult.” Okay, I might need to slip on this one a bit.
I will put down my devices more at night and be more available to my family. This should be doable in theory.
I will try to limit alcoholic beverages. Truly a hard one, although I am doing okay this month in terms of not having anything! That will end when I celebrate my birthday though, because that would be sacrilege!
Find ways to enjoy time with friends and family that do not cost anything (or have a low cost!)
I will not get consternated when a sports team I am cheering for does not win a game.
Each evening I will enjoy a cup of healthy green tea and read a good book to give my brain a rest instead of watching my usual crime thriller or medical procedural.
I will make an effort to be present for my friends as much as humanly possible and to be a better listener instead of eagerly trying to participate in conversations on topics that interest me to the point that I might be talking over others.
I will adopt better posture and stop slouching so much.
I promise not to curse certain singers who many people worship even though I do not understand the love people have for them.
I will learn something new and get comfortable doing something that I tend to struggle with both at home and work.
Finally, I will be the best colleague I can be to the people I work with – being helpful, considerate and available whenever I’m needed.
Hopefully I can do all of these things and not mess it up! What are your resolutions? Are you doing any of the same things or just taking it one day at a time? Let me know!
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