I resolve to be a better me.

Happy New Year!

Okay, I know what you're thinking. Resolutions are sooo last year. But that's the funny thing about resolutions -- we make 'em, forget about 'em, and when the new year is around the corner again, all of a sudden we're eager to make new ones.

Such is life.

Even though resolution-making is a vicious, vicious circle, it's fun to make new ones all the same. Maybe it's because I have a secret dare-devil complex. *shrugs*

This year, though, I decided to give my resolutions a different spin, if you will. Instead of making promises I know I'm going to break, I am going to try to make resolutions that I will actually enjoy accomplishing. In other words, I resolve to be a better, happier me. And what better way to be a better person than to enjoy the process?

So without further ado, here are my resolutions for 2011...

1. write a book!
Yes, this was originally my plan for November and NaNoWriMo. No, I didn't get around to finishing my novel. But the bare bones of the plot are here (in my head) and I resolve to have it written by the end of 2011. I'm looking forward to my summer vacation because I will have two whole months to focus on it. (Yes, you can be jealous now.)

2. be healthier!
Instead of making the same resolution I know I will always break (i.e., work out!), I resolve instead to encourage healthier habits in my life. This means no more late nights Facebooking, getting plenty of sleep, drinking more water, and eating more organic foods. If I happen to join a gym or start running again, great. But I won't beat myself up if I don't do it either.

3. stop taking my friends/family for granted!
2010 taught me a tough lesson -- don't take your loved ones for granted, because they're not going to be around forever. From now on, I resolve to enjoy every single second I have with my friends/family. I will say I love you more often and hug a whole lot more.

4. budget my time more wisely!
I resolve to stop procrastinating so much, especially when it comes to work. Too many Sundays I've burned the midnight oil trying to get those last minute grades in. Enough. I resolve to budget my time more wisely so that I can enjoy my weekends as God intended.

5. be more assertive!
I'm more of a listener than a talker, more of an observer than a doer. It's time I flipped the tables a bit. Time I started talking more and doing more. I think this will make me more confident in the long run, even if I ruffle some feathers along the way (including my own).

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What are your resolutions for 2011? Here are last year's resolutions.

P.S.) This post was written in advance. Right now I'm busy kissing my boyf and swigging some champagne and/or grapes in honor of the new year. So leave a message at the sound of the tone. BEEP!

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2 comment(s):

Claire Kiefer said...

Excellent resolutions. I especially identify with the time-budgeting one. It's ridiculous how last minute my lesson planning gets . . . and it makes me feel stressed and like a less effective teacher. I really want to be better about that this year--here's to a valiant effort!

Vanessa said...

I love your list and I can't wait to see you accomplish each one of them! 8)