It's been about a month since we put our New Year's resolution or intentions into place. I'm definitely making changes - some are going better than others, but there is progress. Maybe that's the key: making progress rather than doing it perfectly, because we couldn't and gave up.
"I'm not trying to be perfect any longer, just choosing to take steps in the right direction." You have set yourself an attainable goal that depends on no one else but yourself. You are achieving it! My goal is to practice acceptance and gratitude. I had a great month. So far so good!
I have never made New Year Resolutions. I try to live my life by loving and serving others, helping where I can, and now, enjoying and pacing myself in my retirement. I try to eat well, get exercise by walking my dog, drink sometimes, and have fun and adventures as they arise. Setting lofty goals can lead to disappointment and failure. So I would rather go with the flow.
I have not made resolutions, just an intention to live life to the full. Feel I am doing well, have done several things I have never done before ( one was a silent disco) so stretching myself, and another was to make progress on a much-loved project for myself. That is also going well. The health goals are slower, yet I am making progress in my diet and exercise. One month gone, onwards!
No resolutions for me, just the same old goals: exercise often, eat healthy, get our and meet new people, stay in contact with old friends, love my wonderful wife, and keep improving my piano playing. So far, so good.
Love this take on resolutions! The shift from perfection to progress is huge, honestly. I used to abandon goals by February because I'd slip up once and figure why bother. Now I track small wins instead, like how many days I actually follow through vs beating myself up about the ones I missed. It's kinda helped me stick with things way longer.
Hi, I love your approach. In a way, that's why I think in terms of intentions rather than goals or resolutions. I intend to do thus and so, but sometimes don't quite make it. However, the intent is still there - to try again - and again
It's been about a month since we put our New Year's resolution or intentions into place. I'm definitely making changes - some are going better than others, but there is progress. Maybe that's the key: making progress rather than doing it perfectly, because we couldn't and gave up.
"I'm not trying to be perfect any longer, just choosing to take steps in the right direction." You have set yourself an attainable goal that depends on no one else but yourself. You are achieving it! My goal is to practice acceptance and gratitude. I had a great month. So far so good!
I have never made New Year Resolutions. I try to live my life by loving and serving others, helping where I can, and now, enjoying and pacing myself in my retirement. I try to eat well, get exercise by walking my dog, drink sometimes, and have fun and adventures as they arise. Setting lofty goals can lead to disappointment and failure. So I would rather go with the flow.
I have not made resolutions, just an intention to live life to the full. Feel I am doing well, have done several things I have never done before ( one was a silent disco) so stretching myself, and another was to make progress on a much-loved project for myself. That is also going well. The health goals are slower, yet I am making progress in my diet and exercise. One month gone, onwards!
No resolutions for me, just the same old goals: exercise often, eat healthy, get our and meet new people, stay in contact with old friends, love my wonderful wife, and keep improving my piano playing. So far, so good.
Hi Alan, Bravo!!!!
I turned it around a bit and did a list of people & things I wanted to let go in hopes of making room for more blessings. I think it’s working.
Jan, How perfect . . . and how very true. Guess that means I have to let go of worrying.
Love this take on resolutions! The shift from perfection to progress is huge, honestly. I used to abandon goals by February because I'd slip up once and figure why bother. Now I track small wins instead, like how many days I actually follow through vs beating myself up about the ones I missed. It's kinda helped me stick with things way longer.
Hi, I love your approach. In a way, that's why I think in terms of intentions rather than goals or resolutions. I intend to do thus and so, but sometimes don't quite make it. However, the intent is still there - to try again - and again