Chapter 2012, page 9 of 366

Every year is the same – I, along with millions of people across the world, make huge proclamations at 12:01am on January 1, promising myself that I will make these sweeping changes in my life and that this year will finally be different. It’s great and all, but generally by the time January 2 rolls around, I’ve already broken and/or forgotten half of these resolutions. Perhaps that’s my #1 resolution for this year – to keep my resolutions!

Well, this year I’ve decided to wait a week or so into the year before setting some goals for my personal growth. January 1 brings so much pressure and stress that when I do inevitably break a resolution, I’m left with nothing but disappointment, regret and frustration. So, in the spirit of shaking things up, I’ve decided to make a list of general goals that I’d like to accomplish within the year. And I’m promising myself this now – even if I don’t achieve them all by December 31, 2012, I’ll be okay. As long as I actively work toward achieving these goals each day, I will feel accomplished. [Insert cliche about life being about the journey, rather than the destination, or some inspirational quote like that]. So here goes…

• Stress less about the little stuff and take a step back to focus on the bigger picture.

• Learn the difference between hunger and boredom/emotional eating – (aka the typical “eat and drink less” resolution).

• Reconnect with old friends. Life can get pretty busy, but remember to make time for the people who are important to you.

• Thank Mom & Dad every day.

• Sing more and try to write a song.

• Build something.

• Learn something new every day.

• Appreciate others more.

• Get a full-time job and give 100% each day.

• Get an apartment in NYC. (Upper East Side penthouse, perhaps??)

• Save more than you spend.

• Find the perfect bottle of wine.

• Read many books.

• Write and blog more often.

• Try to make someone’s day, each day.

Here’s to a new year and a new me. (…Is it too late to add “stop using cliches so often” to the list??)

 

 

 

 

 

 

What are some of your goals for 2012?

~ by Jonathan Yantz on January 9, 2012.