The New Year is just two days away and I'm excited about the prospect of a fresh start: A new year and a new chapter in my life. As you might imagine, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are two of my favorite days. I'll admit, like most folks, I'm ready for 2008 to fade into black, so the spotlight can shine on 2009 and 365 new days, each one an opportunity. Flipping the calendar page isn't a magic bullet. We won't wake up pounds lighter and dollars richer on January 1, and the state of the economy will likely continue to be depression-like for many months to come - but the start of a New Year does lend itself to a certain sense of optimism and hope.
As I reflect on 2008 - all the events, both good and bad, all of my achievements, lessons learned, mistakes and victories - I intend to view it all through a lens of humility and gratitude. I turned 50 in 2008 and I am happy to have made it this far in life. My 2008 resolution was to show gratitude for all that I have and all that I am by 'giving back' and I'm proud to say that I achieved 90% of my goals. Doing the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk in October and raising more than $3000 for Breast Cancer Research brought both joy and fulfillment to my life. I made good on my promise to 'Give The Boot To My Carbon Footprint by learning more about recycling and Climate Change, and I established some great new 'green habits' (permanent habits). I worked hard at being consciously kind to folks (if I did anything to offend you, and haven't apologized, here it is: "I am truly sorry and I do mean that"). The fourth part of my resolution - volunteering at a Horse Rescue Farm - remains on my 'To Do List' for 2009. My list of dreams resolutions and daily goals is always far longer and more grand than the hours in a day - so I work to be realistic. I do what I can, reward myself for my victories, learn from my mistakes, and leave the rest for a new day, and a new year.
In the coming year, I intend to continue sharing 'tips, advice, news, and useful information' about achieving New Year Resolutions. I hope you will join me in being a Resolutionista: Someone who makes resolutions, keeps resolutions and enjoys the journey!
Remember: I Resolve To . . . Achieve My New Year Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One Year. It's your choice. Do it today. Turn your resolution into reality in five simple, common sense steps: Dare To Dream, Decide, Define, Develop A Plan, and Do It Daily. Make your resolution a permanent Lifetime Resolution, something that's with you for good! Above all, Be A Resolutionista, someone who makes resolutions, keeps resolutions, and enjoys the journey! Let's Go For It!
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Kim M. Simpson - December 30, 2008
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