Comments on: New Year’s Resolutions for 2013

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 23:10:42 +0000

I think the main problem people have with /not/ sticking to their resolutions is that they’re simply not specific enough to be enforced; when someone says “I want to exercise more” they might have an idea in mind, but a resolution of “I will go running three mornings a week” or “I will do ten push-ups every day when I get out of bed” seem to have more weight and thought behind them. They cease being “resolutions” and – when stuck to – become habit, and good habits are always better than wishful thinking.

No resolutions for me, I’ve rigged up a points system. The goal is 500 points a month doing things I feel will better myself, like writing a blog entry every day, going for long walks (at least a half-hour), that sort of thing. Like XBL achievements, only nobody else sees the tally sheet at the end of the month.

By: ladyjaye

ladyjaye — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 19:51:25 +0000

Regarding cutting down on sugar, iced tea (commercial brands like Nestea, that is) is often very sweet, so check the labels. I remember watching a local consumers show last year that was about commercial iced tea, and how it’s often as sweet as regular soft drinks.

Of course, if you make your own from scratch, then you can control how sweet it is (if at all).

By: ubikuberalles

ubikuberalles — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:56:48 +0000

I think resolving to lose weight at the beginning of the year is natural since it is coming off the heels of the holiday season filled with lots of eating. Since Thanksgiving I gained more than 10 pounds and I want to lose that weight ASAP.

By: Mom

Mom — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:51:24 +0000

We make resolutions on New Years for the same reason we sing Auld Lang Syne. A day to reflect, remember the past, and look forward to the new, whatever that may be. And if the past wasn’t absolutely perfect (like Rob’s friend), then we make plans on how to improve the future – and us. So Happy New Year, and on with the resolutions!

By: Michael Scroggins

Michael Scroggins — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:45:07 +0000

I understand some people saying the first is just another day why change anything just because it is the first of the year. I think people just find it easier to try something at the new years holiday after a break in work and being with family having some time to actually reflect on the past year. I believe it is a very healthy habit for people to make goals or “resolutions” for the year. Making short term and achievable goals is always the smartest thing along with not so easily attainable goals throughout the year as well to challenge yourself.
My personal goals for the year are some of the same old, same old resolutions that everyone has, eat healthier and exercise more. But this year was a little different for myself, after losing dad I know how quickly your life can be affected so quickly and without defense. That being said my main goal for this year is it voice my opinions of caring for family and others, insuring they know I am grateful they are in my life. I also intend to pray more and of course pray for a cure for cancer. So in all I just want to improve overall…. who doesn’t?