I used to make resolutions for the new year but haven’t for a while. It is probably because they were too lofty or took too long to achieve like becoming ripped (hey, I’m an optimist!).
Calling upon my many unsuccessful attempts to quit smoking, I realized it was too daunting to imagine quitting for life. And each time I started after having stopped for weeks and sometimes months, it was because I thought I had it licked and could only smoke occasionally. Once in college, I quit and then started back up with the resolution that I would only smoke when I drank. I finally gave up on this when I found myself going to class drunk. The last time I tried quitting I decided that I had to only quit for the next five minutes and if I smoked one, I would be right back where I started. This has worked for the last 30 years. So far.
So this year I have decided to not to make resolutions for the entire year. Instead I will make them for just today. Here they are:
Today I will:
1. Not complain
2. Smile when I enter a room of people or greet someone.
3. Thank somebody for something specific
4. Help someone
5. Do something I am proud of
6. Not to go to bed angry
7. Make sure my wife and children know that I love them.
8. Read this list everyday.
Hi Randy. Just a year-ending "Thank you" for your Blog posts in 2011. Each one arrives as a refreshing break from the blur of daily busyness. Best wishes to you & your family in 2012... rob
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