It’s just about the time of year when once again people start talking about New Year resolutions – things that they are going to change or improve upon. I have always been fascinated by this.
It’s a great deal like buying an expensive piece of exercise equipment and then it just sits there in the
corner and varied excuses start happening for all the reasons why the equipment isn’t being used.
Resolutions to improve your life only work if you follow through. Easy to have good intentions, easy to make a list – quite a bit harder to get the job done. As it is for most worthwhile things in life!
So here’s a solution for your New Year’s Resolution – if you’re making any that is.
Dream big, but resolve to have a short list that is doable, small steps (successes) added to more small steps (successes) lead to remarkable goals being achieved.
Your New Years Resolution: Small List – Big Determination.
It works!
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“The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success … but significance! Then even the small steps along your path will take on greater meaning!” ~ Markesa Yeager
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“Success will never be a big step in the future, success is a small step taken just now.” ~ William R Inge
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Thanks for visiting, enjoy the last few days of 2012
~ Penny
Good share.. I enjoyed reading that
Thank you Meridith!
I nixed the New Year’s Resolutions some time ago, deciding that reflecting on a much more regular basis about what is important and what I need to change in my life works better for me. I see too many people set themselves up for failure by creating an aggressive list of resolutions at the end of the year that were not attainable.
You have already seen my take on resolutions at catnip! LOL:>)
Yes indeed! 🙂
Haven’t made any resolutions yet, Penny. They hardly work for me. 🙂
Then don’t Celestine. Deciding how you feel about a thing is a great start! Already you’re making wise choices.:)
Hi! Penny…sorry I’ve been away for awhile…I’m back! I’m so happy for new years! It’s going to be amazing. I’m thankful for this year meeting you and all other poets and learned so much from. 🙂
My new years resolution will be to evolve from my writing and reach higher that no man has ever reached before.
Say, do you have skype?
Hey Charlie, good to see you’re back again and filled with positive enthusiasm. Excellent. I do have skype but absolutely no time at presence to use. Very very busy! But thank you for asking my friend! 🙂
The reason I ask is because I have skype…and I just thought it be a good idea to finally talk to some of my blogger friends from the other side of the world. I hope it’s too much of an inconvenience for you?
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It would be fun Charlie, unfortunately my schedule is very busy right now with a few writing projects (and deadlines) and some personal commitments. I wish there were more hours in the day my friend! 🙂
If you want to find me on skype here’s the name you can find me on and add me. charlie_zero1
Thank you Charlie. I wish I did have more time.
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Resolutions ? Commitment ? What happened to free-spirit !!! 😀 😀 (jokes) – I’m not telling (jinx)
Yes, yes, yes! Small successes are so important!
And attainable! 🙂
And so good for building self confidence! I think we find it easier to own the little ones. The big ones always feel like a bit of a fluke. Or at least they do to me.
Again I agree with you. The big ones do feel that way don’t they?
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Hi Penny,
no resolutions for me this time round. I’v’e decided i’m going to leave that to others this year:-)
Hope you all had a great christmas, and have a fantastic New year for all the family!
Lots of love n hugs
xxxx
Hi Nick, I hope you had an excellent Christmas and that you and your family also have the best ever New Year. You are much loved, thank you so much for your good wishes to all of us, Penny xox
Small list works for me. Happy New Year, Penny!
Yes me too Amy, Happy New Year my friend!
No special resolutions for me, I intend to make my new year full of love, kindness, dreams and laughter. Should be a good one like that! Hug Penny!
Sounds like a great year ahead for you and those around you Ute! Just excellent thoughts and ideas about how to be, hugs to you my friend!
I usually make one resolution and then break it instantly even before I have finished making it. That is “I will not make any new years resolutions” 😉
Seriously though I did make one at the end of 2011 / beginning of 2012, and that was to cut down on my swearing, and I have done that.
Cutting down on the swearing is a good thing, way to go Alastair. 🙂
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AnElephantCant stop his bad habits
He never makes a New Year resolution
But he knows the longest trip
Begins with one single small step
Can he succeed in walking away from his confusion?
If anyone can it will be anelephantcan’t who can! 🙂
AnElephantCant can?
Whether he can’t or he can
Sweet Penny beware
You must really take care
Or he may try to discover if you can can-can
Hmmm … I guess I’ll think on that one a bit! I will acknowledge that you are much more clever with words than I. 🙂
Sounds good to me Penny ~ focussed attention – the way to go!! Love you dearest friend ~ hope your holiday was lovely!! xxoo
You also Robyn, I hope you were surrounded by your loving family and that all had a wonderful time, much love and affection to you! xoxo
My New Year’s Resolutions List:
More hugs & smiles for Penny!
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I’m so good with that one RoSy, The best resolution I’ve every heard actually! I’m smiling hugely right now, thank you! 🙂 xxoxx
I was thinking about the resolutions!! I had the same thoughts. I totally agree with you that we should have a shortlist with a large determination!!! Thank you for the remainder!!!
You are most welcome Emily, it is nice to know others share my thoughts, good to have like-minded people out there, Just like you! 🙂
perfectly stated my dear friend..Hope your Christmas was a good one. ((xx))
It was Len, I hope yours was also. Thank you my dear friend, hugs and love to you, xxoxx
Yes, small list and improved commitment. Hmmm. Wait a minute. Did I just say improved commitment ? Well it is commitment or not commitment without adjective I suppose. Whatever.
Sounded good to me Carl, either way!