December 30, 2008

Do You Make New Year's Resolutions?

I usually don't make New Year's resolutions because I find that they are easily ignored. On the other hand, throughout the year I do set new goals and try to improve my behavior bit by bit for the better.

For example, I recently committed to handling at least five pieces a paper a day from my inboxes, in an effort to keep all my stuff current. "I am on top of stuff. Stuff is not on top of me!"

Did you make a New Year's resolution for 2009? Please vote, and feel free to share your resolution in a comment below. The act of making a public commitment will help you reach your goal.*


* Robert B. Cialdini, PhD. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion



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Posted by Barbara J. Feldman at December 30, 2008 12:51 PM | Comments (10) | TrackBack (0)
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I resolve to get saksafon and start to lern how to pley it ! But i think thet it woldnot resolved!:(
Hepy 2009 year

Posted by: Viktorija on January 3, 2009 12:43 AM

2009,Make it a year to share with world resources.

Posted by: Munene on January 2, 2009 9:42 PM

I prefer to think of these as daily aspirations as opposed to annual resolutions.

Some days are met with great success, other days... not so much. ;)

Don't wait for time. Make it.
Don't wait for love. Feel it.
Don't wait for money. Earn it.
Don't wait for the path. Find it.
Don't wait for opportunity. Create it.
Don't go for less. Get the best.
Don't compare. Be unique.
Don't fight your misfortune. Transform it.
Don't avoid failure. Use it.
Don't dwell on mistake. Learn from it.
Don't back down. Go around.
Don't close your eyes. Open your mind.
Don't run for life. Embrace it.

- Bigvai Volcy

Posted by: Barbara on January 1, 2009 7:47 AM

I will try to be better a more patient and tolerant person in my life and in my job.

Posted by: MÁRCIA MACIEL on January 1, 2009 6:10 AM

I resolve to get out of debt by spending less and looking for ways to use what I have more effectively.

Posted by: laurie on December 31, 2008 3:24 PM

never procrastinate.Just do what you have to do!

Posted by: arnold du toit on December 31, 2008 12:50 PM

I only think about it to be a better Mom each year for my sons. I have lost about 70lbs this year and want to lose another 40......

Posted by: ERNA on December 31, 2008 10:26 AM

I resolve to meet with one of my college friends at least once each school term! We always gab on the phone-when we actually catch each other at home-for an hour and say we'll get together soon. We're both teachers, so once a term is more specific and less restrictive than "we have to..."!

Posted by: Deb C on December 31, 2008 9:44 AM

I resolve to work out at least twice a week.

Posted by: Amy Ackerman on December 31, 2008 9:33 AM

I resolve to lose 30 pounds in 2009.

Posted by: Eden Buday on December 31, 2008 9:14 AM
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