I'm a resolution maker. I'm not going to say I'm successful, but for the most part, I need to have that severe cut off/turning point to make a change. I'm not, however, good with a January 1 start. I start in March.
There is just too much happening and too many temptations during the holidays, followed by my birthday at the end of January and then Mardi Gras. Now, I no longer live in Mardi Gras Mecca, but my mindset is there. The Catholic in my sees the 40 days of Lent to be a much better time to make a fresh start.
But, the wheels are in motion. I'm starting to think about what I need to do to make a permanent change. Unlike previous years, though, I have a very successful case study that I plan to build on.
Last year at this time, I was starting to think about exercise and what I would need to do to become a person who exercises. And, through fits and starts and hills and valleys, I AM. I am a person who exercises my body on a regular basis. I need to keep telling myself this.
One thing I won't have to list as a resolution for change will be exercise! I'm quite proud of this. When I think about exercise, I think more about how to do more of it or how to do it better. The initial inertia has shifted to one of movement.
On my list for the coming year, the habits I want to implement would be to put healthier things into my body and to spend more time on being creative. Now I need a plan.
The holidays will be busy. January as well and I want to celebrate and not worry too much about it. But, I need a plan.
What are your resolutions? What do you want to change in your life and how will you do it?
