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Mon, 12-20-2004 - 10:32pm

How many days left in 2004? Not too many....
Have you been reflecting on how this year has gone?
Have you been thinking about what you want in 2005?


Here's a couple of articles I found on 'Resolutions'- (I've only pasted snippets of each)


Tips and Ideas-
http://www.lessons4living.com/wmaz7.htm


A New Year is a new start and can be a good time to assess yourself. What would you like to change?



  • Don’t be too ambitious. Don’t set yourself up to fail. Set goals that are reasonable and reachable.
  • Look at a resolution as an opportunity to do something exciting and new and not as a task of drudgery.
  • Tell others about the resolutions you are making. When we tell others what we plan it increases our motivation to do it.

Excuses or Choices-
http://frugalliving.about.com/cs/moneymatters/a/ucchoicedd.htm


Let's compare the terms "excuse" and "choice":
According to Webster, an excuse is "an explanation offered as a reason for being excused; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault or for release from an obligation, promise, etc."
And a choice is, "the right, power, or opportunity to choose; option"

It's pretty obvious that there is a big difference in the two words yet I think many people confuse the two.


We all do have choices. When we realize that, we hopefully will stop making excuses and start making different choices that will help us get to where we want to go.


Making Resolutions Work-
http://frugalliving.about.com/cs/specialreading/a/123003.htm


You can make a resolution any time, but the new year looms ahead of us like a clean sheet of paper, upon which we have the power to write our successes ahead of time.


Instead of a list of dreams, make ONE decision for ONE main goal for the year. Don't bite off more than you can chew... that only makes daydreams, not resolutions. (But keep the next goal in mind for when you meet the first one!)


Be realistic!


Decide ahead of time whether you'll do better if you tell others or not. Different people feel differently about this, so know what works for you. If telling others makes you want to live up to their expectations, tell them. If it only stresses you, then keep it to yourself.


Ask yourself: "Do I want to be in the same situation at the end of December 2004, that I was in December 2003?" And answer it. Honestly. Then get up and go after it again. You'll find the results are very much worth the effort.


If you feel like sharing your resolutions....please do!
And Good Luck!





Happy Holidays

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Fri, 12-31-2004 - 12:01pm
I like that! Thanks Miranda.
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Sat, 01-01-2005 - 10:01pm

I am looking forward to achieving new goals in 2005.

Financial: No more CC debt and set up emergency funds. DH is finally on board and we have been doing ok lately. We are planning a family vacation to be paid for with cash. Woo Hoo

Health: I really want to learn how to eat healthier (as corny as that sounds) we seem to eat a lot of the same foods and since I started looking at the labels. Oh my, no wonder we don't feel good. Too much sodium, sugars and fats.

Also I want to get on the Water Wagon. I know water is so much better for my body. I just *LOVE* the Aquafina commericals! I sing "Drink, Drink, Drink".

Personal: In 2005 I really want to focus on building true friendships and relationships. I *know* a lot of people but don't really *know* them. So I am looking forward to bonding with people.

Have a great 2005!

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Sat, 01-01-2005 - 11:28pm
Propose marriage?
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Sun, 01-02-2005 - 9:04am

Hey there Susan! Thanks for sharing your resolutions with us- they look like great ones. I know what you mean about 'knowing' people, but yet not really. Good Luck on that one- sometimes it can be hard to open up and let others know the real us; and vice versa!!


And CHEERS with some water to a great New Year ~IG

Best Wishes for 2005

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Sun, 01-02-2005 - 9:06am
Elle- I think your resolution is wonderful! You know it is ALL about us, and how WE feel!! We'll help all we can!
Best Wishes for 2005

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