This is my guess of the Top 10 New Year's Resolutions.
* Lose Weight
* Manage Debt
* Save Money
* Get a Better Job/Make More Money
* Get Fit
* Eat Right
* Get Organized
* Quit Smoking
* Reduce Stress
* Volunteer to Help Others
I know that New Year's Resolutions have gotten a bad rap in the past, accused of setting people up for failure, of being the cause of low self esteem. Perhaps the top of the list of resolutions should include taking responsibility for one's self - and for one's goals!
The beginning of a New Year is truly a great time to set goals, although any arbitrary date could be set as a new beginning. The key to success is to choose achievable goals and break them down into smaller tasks.
If your goal is to lose weight, you need to first determine how much weight you want or need to lose. Is it a number of pounds, a percentage of body fat, or trimming a 36 inch waist to a more desired 28 inches? Is your weight loss goal realistic? If not, change it. Next develop a plan, and finally execute the plan. For weight loss or getting fit goals, you need to engage in consistent planning - for example menu planning.
Personally, while not a New Years Resolution perse, I resolve to lose some weight (my real plan is to win our group's competition), but my greatest goal is to get organized and spend my time more efficiently - which will result in more money, more time with family, and less stress.
How about you? What are your goals for 2009? How do you plan to achieve them?
1 comment:
My goal is to lose weight next year. I have tried before and failed, but I feel by joining in with a great group of people it will give me the staying power I need to obtain my goal...Hey Karen I will give you a run for your money I too would love to win!!
My other goals this year would be to pay off a credit card debt, become successful on line and help my son pay for his univiersity next year.
Looking forward to a happy and prosperous 2009!
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