The new year is fast approaching
can you believe that? Where does time go?
The closer it comes, the more we hear about the ever-persistent New Year’s Resolution.
It is an opportunity to start new and make any changes in ourselves we so desire. I think people more often than not set goals that are just too unattainable..
I say we change things up a bit, keep people on their toes by not only setting attainable goals, but also have some fun and set goals that are completely absurd.
There are several goals I am setting come Jan. 1, 2010.
My first goal is to make it to 2011. I assume most of you have the same goal. I am just putting it in writing.
Also, more typically, I would like to get back into some sort of shape, preferably a shape which allows me to run a mile without dying or passing out.
I’d like to be a little bolder, I’m really rather shy and I tend to miss out on great things because of that, I plan on putting myself out there more in 2010.
Be more frugal with my money. I read the book called Not Buying it. It’s a real life account of a woman and her boyfriend who spend a year not spending money. As I read the book, I realized that while I am frugal to some degree, I have done my fair share of retail therapy over the last couple of months. So one of my NYR is to not spend any money on material things/goods (no more boots and AE shirts) of course there are a few exceptions. I know it sounds like a loop hole, BUT, I didn’t want to go and purchase the wrong items because of this commitment so the exceptions are:
Personal things- such as getting my nails done, my hair, and of course tans. & things like summer clothes, I promise though to only by the “needs” and not the wants this year.
Experiences- Anything that has to with travel, experiences with my family and friends doesn’t count. I believe that life is worth living, and living is about enjoying life and having experiences! Hello Florida, theme parks concerts and the like!!
Become less fearful of what others think of me. I care way too much about what others think of me, I know I shouldn’t but I do. in 2010 I’m not going to do that, I’m just going to do as I please and say what I feel.
I also tend to be a pretty scattered person and try to do about one million things at a time. I think 2010 will be the year I start focusing on only a few things on a time. I’d say no more than three is a goal I can master.
And speaking of being scattered, I am going to attempt to be more organized this upcoming year. Put things in their proper place, fold my clothes, etc.
I’m not finished. My other goals are a tad less practical than the previous ones. These are just for fun.
I have worked with the public since I was 16 and, I’ll be honest, it can get a little boring. So I am going to try to come up with as many ways to say, “Have a great day” to my customers as I can.
Not only will this supply me with endless entertainment, but I know that if some long-haired normal looking postal worker/carnie/ sales girl told me, “I hope your day goes swimmingly, mam!” I’d be excited about it.
Pick up the dinner tab for a stranger. Of course this really isn’t much of a resolution but I think it would help me be a better person in general. Something simple like that could really make someone’s day.
Mail someone a post secret that I made. Post secret is my favorite! I love reading it, its a cool way to get a secret out. I have made a few and I’d like to mail them out. I just need to find out what website I go to get an address to do such a thing.
My last goal, however, is more in line with my original goals. It’s practical. I am going to do my best to keep a pleasant demeanor most of the time, because positive (and negative) moods rub off on other people.
Remember, don’t get too serious or illogical with your New Year’s Resolutions. Keep them attainable and have some fun with them.
