It's Not Over Yet!

Do you even remember one of the New Year’s resolutions you made last year? If you can’t think of those promises to yourself, I am sure you made other vows to change throughout 2008. How many of those pledges did you keep? I am not talking about starting and stopping your diet every other Monday. Maybe you promised to spend more time at home and less time at the office. It started out well in January, but by February you were already disappointing the family. That one certainly doesn’t count! You made a commitment to yourself (and probably someone else close to you) to make a real change in your life. How can you grow and become a better person if you keep making the same broken promises every December 31st? That plan just doesn’t work, but I have great news! There are still 44 days left to check off those resolutions from your list.
Now is the time to recommit yourself to making positive changes in your life. I know you want to look good in your New Year’s dress, so start with your health. Make your exercise routine fun and drop the word diet from your vocabulary. Simply start eating healthy and you are guaranteed to feel great. Did you want to learn a new skill this year? Learn a second language by signing up for a class. Talk to friends and colleagues to find the best place to build you knowledge about computers. Whatever talent you had in mind, get started now. Don’t hesitate one more day or even one more minute. As soon as you finish reading this, set something in motion to fulfill your resolution.
I know what you are thinking, “I just don’t have enough time.” Well here are 2 moments of time for you: time to take more responsibility and time to stop the excuses! Do you think 2009 will go by slower than 2008? I guarantee that every moment next year will seem faster than the last one. If you don’t start making changes to improve your family, to further your career, to enhance your health, and to develop your mind right now… don’t bother making any more New Year’s resolutions.
The holidays bring the highest level of donations and the most generosity seen all year long. With each call for charitable contributions there is always a message to remember those in need throughout the rest of the year. The idea of starting fresh each January is great, but why wait to achieve your goals? Don’t let another year go by without getting somewhat closer to your happy life. Consider this your reminder to stay focused on those resolutions all year long until they truly are resolved.