I spotted this tweet last night that made me laugh, and then real
ly got me thinking:
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All these people bleating about "making changes" in 2012... Will still be the same tosspots at 12.01 as they were at 11.59.
So very true. Indeed they are. As am I.
So many of us resolve to make dramatic changes to our lives at the birth of a New Year; we start so well, but within a week, most of us will have failed miserably. For the simple reason stated above. We are the same person at January 1st 12:01 as we were at 11.59 December 31st. Having looked at a few "top ten resolutions for 2012" sites today, I think it is safe to say we are mostly looking to make the same changes. And although in varying orders and descriptions, the list generally remains the same:
- Lose weight
- Getting organised
- Spend less, save more
- Enjoy life to the fullest
- Staying fit and healthy
- Learn something exciting
- Quit smoking
- Helping others in their dreams
- Fall in love
- Spend more time with family
All changes to lifestyle. And for me, herein lies the problem. For years I have resolved to lose weight, to learn a new skill, to become a better person, to do some charitable work (not just fundraising. But whilst we are talking about fundraising it would seem foolish not to refer you to the latest challenge!) And year on year I have failed rather miserably. Each year see's me getting a little bit chubbier, a little more forgetful, no new skill to speak of and with less spare time than the year before. So basically a chubby, busy i
mbecile. How am I continually getting it so wrong?
I think the answer is quite simple. I am still the same old me, just a few hours older. I didn't suddenly wake up and all of the learnt behaviours I have developed over the years miraculously evaporated in my sleep! No no, if there are to be any changes in me, then there needs to be a change to my lifestyle, a change in my attitude and my approach to life.
My resolutions this year are of course from the list, just adapted a little to suit me personally:
- Organise your life - be prepared
- Tone up
- Be more considerate
I think 3 is enough. Don't want to overdo it and fail miserably!
So far, I am off to a good start. I have a routine ready to start tomorrow. And yes, I have actually sat down and listed all the things I need to do on a daily basis and the tim
es by which I should have completed them so I can move onto the next - organised! But by doing this, I can fit in some toning sessions in my bid to tone up. In fairness, I run (with the exception of the last 2 weeks over Christmas) 10k a week, so I am happy that I exercise plenty. I just need to tone up the chubbier parts! I have plans for showing consideration, but none that I can tell you about, as this may spoil the little surprises I have in store for loved ones. So you will have to wait and see.
And finally, I will be sitting down once a month to update on my progress. For no reason other than writing it down might help me. It might spur me on a little. So to all of those who have made resolutions this year, I wish you all the best with
them.
Here's to a a fantastic 2012. Be well, be happy, be inspired!
