For the past several years I have been doing New Year's Resolutions I am thinking of doing one or two this year too.
Anyone else kicking around resolution ideas?
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For the past several years I have been doing New Year's Resolutions I am thinking of doing one or two this year too.
Anyone else kicking around resolution ideas?
Lol. I restart my life with fresh goals and ideas every two days as it is. Perhaps my resolution will be to make no new resolutions for a year. :~)
I have thought of this too. hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by kib
I usually start my resolutions on New Years, or in July on my birthday. They are usually a year. Though I am in the midst of a two year resolution/challenge now.
But I also do month long or shorter ones throughout the year as well.
Chop wood, carry water.
Good work-out right there!Quote:
Originally Posted by bae
Nope.
Hogmanay is our biggest celebration of the year. It is tradition to resolve any arguments with everyone before going into the new year. In Scots families that's enough.
Wow, bae, that's a lot of wood!
I'm not big on new year's resolutions but I like to make goals lists some years, often money-related ones. Put $XX into retirement accounts, put $xx towards a replacement appliance, put $xx to some home repair. Like that. I'm trying to get away from money-related ones.
Maybe something like: make more frequent photobooks of the kids instead of keeping all the photos on my phone. They love to flip through actual photobooks.
Or something else I'm thinking of (sort of money related): earn and save enough in the first quarter to be able to take 3-4 weeks off and travel with the kids over the summer.
Not sure that either of those counts as a resolution. Still more of a goal type thing.
I love lists and goals but I'm a big believer of waiting until New Years Day to put them to paper. I make a few goals and try to start better habits. I usually fail and by my birthday in Feb I re-vamp and really make my lists/goals.
My parents always spent New Years Day morning in bed with coffee and their notebooks. I hope I inherit my dad's farm books. I love looking through each year's farm plan dating back to '67 the year I was born. Legends, graphs, lists, colored pencil drawings, and his monthly to-do lists including call sissy (me).
I gave up on New Year's resolutions years ago. There are just too many "opportunities" throughout the year to really clean the slate and start fresh. I do much better choosing one thing to work on and keeping at it for a while, regardless of the calendar date. In fact, some things are better accomplished at certain times of the year. I'm more likely to get out and exercise and make it a habit if it's not 3 degrees and icy outside.
I'm with Steve. I'm moving slowly in the right direction; I guess I could pick up the pace some. Resolutions are always too ambitious and lead to bad feelings, IMO.
Bae, Pre or post enlightenment?
I set some goals for this year and I think I've done ok.
If nobody gets sick in the next month I have a healthy herd of exactly 16 goats (check)
I rehomed the alpacas (check)
I particated in one pottery/craft sale/show (check)
The garden was better than last year if not truly productive (I did hardly any canning)
my closet is more orderly than it was a year ago (but not done)
The chickens are not profitable (financially, we eat a lot of eggs)
I have not refenced or reseeded due to construction
i have not gotten any pictures off the computer and into scrap books
and I have not created a menu book to help with meal planning (I was going to write down what we ate every night to help with this.)
I was also keeping track of every single thing in or out to help me be more mindful. I stopped this early in the fall, but I am confident that out wins overall by a landslide and also wins in every single category except doll collection and underwear (which we needed more of)
you weren't kidding! I hope you have helpQuote:
Originally Posted by bae
Doesn't matter, it's still gotta get done :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Chicken lady
I fail at vague resolutions like lose wt/exercise more and then I just feel worse.
This year has a necessary one that I am going to start tackling now. I am going to do more than collect the medical info from doctors' and get it to the right person, keeping a copy for me and shoving it in a file. I am going to organize it. I am going to keep and log in every medical cost so I am prepared at the end of next year for taxes and again stop shoving this info into the now massive file. And everything else that comes in of a medical nature will be put in the right spot right away. Rather than facing again next year, my massive file of info that I did do well for keeping but let accumulate like Gremlins with no organization.
This year I started a Joy LIst . Every morning writing down one thing that gave me joy. They often repeat, but I think it has been a wonderful exercise for me. It keeps me mindful of the good in my life. I would recommend it.
Thanks for this one, I really need to do this too. I created an HSA for 2016 and I really need to stay on top of that and see how it works out. So ok, I have a resolution.Quote:
Originally Posted by freshstart
Great idea! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by nswef
I'm another one who prefers goals, and sometimes I do fun resolutions like "eat more lobster," or "have fresh flowers in the house more often."
ok, I do have to have an exercise goal, after all. I've finally been told I can ride a recumbent bike, no extra walking or treadmill, which would be a hell of a lot easier since I can both walk and own a treadmill. But if I haven't caught on by now that too much extra walking leads to bad things and I will eventually have a traumatic brain injury or at the very least, I'm gonna break my nose, then I am a half wit.
I am supposed to find a recumbent bike that the pedals are above heart level. I don't think my cardiologist has ever been to a gym because I have never seen a recumbent bike like that before, you'd have to be practically sitting on the floor with your feet in the air. And I can find no such thing online. I found the perfect bike, cushy seat, armrests, a place to put my mini so I can watch movies, it's $75 more than one without these and other features. But I confess I am dreading this with every shred of my being because I know this is going to be pathetically slow going (I am to start at 5 mins for a week and increase by 5 mins every week), so I want those armrests and an easy way to watch netflix. It's $350, gulp and guilt. I'm just holding off to see if the price drops in January when exercise equipment goes on sale.
I have had a craigslist alert for months, no recumbent bikes and I am on the list for Play it Again Sports, no luck there either, besides their prices are high. So time to seriously look at buying.
A goal to be Nicer to yourself? that's wonderful!Quote:
Originally Posted by rosarugosa
You are my hero!Quote:
Originally Posted by rosarugosa
This might be crazy, but could you maybe ... ok, how about lying on the floor, with a pillow under your head, and having a pedaling device either raised up on a box, or attached to the wall. Something like this? http://www.amazon.com/Stamina-15-012...+exerciser#Ask Sorry, you might have to hold your mini in one hand.Quote:
Originally Posted by freshstart
... looking at it, if you were lying on the floor it's possible you could adjust the pedals to be above your heart with no platform.
that's a good idea! I will look into trying that, saves money and may work better, thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by kib
I have gotten good feedback asking questions on Amazon of people who actually own the items I'm considering buying, you could put it out there - 'do you think this could be customized to use while recumbent' or some such. $350 is unappealing for something you're not sure about!
Those are the goals I always accomplish....Quote:
Originally Posted by rosarugosa
One statistic I have always remembered is that Denmark is one of the happiest countries on earth, if not the happiest, and they coincidentally?? have
a. the highest rate of library usage in the world
b. the highest rate of fresh flower buying in the world.
So am off to buy some flowers and go to the library now!
it sure is! good ideaQuote:
Originally Posted by kib
Visiting the library more often would be a good one for me!Quote:
Originally Posted by rodeosweetheart
I like ones I can't break, I feel compelled to rebel against goals that even I set for myself. Here are some
* remain the same shoe size
* not fall in love with my gay friend
* accept my hair
* clip toe nails on a regular basis
Sometimes I set a financial or a meditation goal, but so much happens in life that I feel better about setting a goal to go back to tracking or meditating if life happens to interrupt.
Work on Me in 2016, the year of Me.
Sounds really selfish, but after the last couple of everyone else's issues becoming mine. I want to do things to make me happy, try new hobbies, improve outlook on life, try new things, meet new people or not meet any, wear different style clothing,dig deeper into spiritual faith, eat different foods......
This will be the hardest resolution I have ever done, but worth it I believe. I may start early even!
I usually don't bother making resolutions but it seems this coming year may bring a new job for me. So at a new workplace, I will not reveal so much about myself (a bit of mystery is a good thing), not complain or gossip as much. Basically just keep my thoughts to myself and think before opening my big mouth.
Oh, and when I'm able to lift my right arm over my head, finally shave my armpits! I start PT next week and I tried the exercise of walking my fingers up a wall. I'm so discouraged that I can only go chest high with a very crooked arm. But I must believe that every day will bring improvement and to not be a big sissy baby when the exercises start to hurt.
don't do resolutions, sometimes I do regularly ask myself "what have I done to grow today".
Why, I've eaten a container of ice cream and my stomach is coming along nicely .... kidding, kidding :laff:. Of course it's actually a serious question. Sometimes the answer is just too busy surviving, too lazy, having too much fun, but ...
I usually do, but not this year. I've got a mile-long to do list.
Well, I guess getting through that list is sort of a resolution. I'm procastinating on a lot of it, hoping things will go away. Sometimes it works.
I had a very challenging year. Last year well before New Years I resolved to lose 40 pounds. Just by eliminating sugar from my diet as much as possible and walking as often as I could, I did.
I also sold a house, downsized and paid off a truck. Two more resolutions down.
I mended my shattered relationship with my daughter. I helped my son out of a few tight spots.
Next year I want to be more patient, smile more often, maybe get rid of a few more things I really don't need. That will be enough for me. If I can just give more than I take.......next year will be a great success.
This is all really good stuff. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Williamsmith
Really good stuff.
Ask me in a year...I am retiring in January so I look forward to slowing down, relaxing and no goal-setting or resolutions - at least for a little while while I let my working brain clear out.
wow, I'd say you had a fantastic year all the way around. Very inspiring.Quote:
Originally Posted by Williamsmith
I'm not aiming that high for 2016, just easing into pre-retirement. About 18 mos to go and I know they'll go fast, so I want to organize things at work so it will go smoothly. And lose a few lbs too - I thought menopause was done adding on the pounds and then another 5 snuck on last year, so it's time to get serious.
this is the best resolution I've ever heardQuote:
Originally Posted by Williamsmith
and you are already more patient, you put up with me! I'm glad I didn't write you off as someone I could never relate to
I would like to become more fearless at playing pickleball. I didn't start until I was 59 and am competent, but sort of slow. I watch other players and they have a kind of "go for it" attitude and will die trying for the ball. I think I am too hesitant. Now I will probably never hurt myself playing like this, but I want a bit more "for the hell of it" in my game. So that is what I am going to do.