Resolutions for 2008? Shout Em Out Here
Although I love to create resolutions, I don’t think I’m going to create any for 2008. I’m just enjoying what I’m doing so much that I just want to keep doing it.
I guess that’s my resolution: keep doing what I love.
What about you guys? Are you making a resolution this year? Don’t believe in them?
Perhaps you might consider a Groundhog Day resolution.
Let us know in the comments: whether you’re doing resolutions for 2008, and if so, what they will be.
I’d love to hear them!
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Comments (131)
snachodog Says:
December 20th, 2007, 0:13 am
I lost about 30 lbs, lived in Miami and Montana returned to school and got nothing lower than B’s after returning back to school after a 3 year hiatus in 2007.
Losing 50 more pounds, earning a 3.5 GPA and getting my business off the ground are in store for 2008!
Hannes Says:
December 20th, 2007, 0:26 am
I usually don’t make new years resolutions, but this time around it will be different. My new years resolution for 2008 is to find the girl I dreamed of last night. I have no idea who or where she is, but I WILL find her.
Mitchell O Says:
December 20th, 2007, 0:30 am
Heh I’m planning to gain 30lbs, looks like I could get some off snachodog :). Also looking to move out of home, get a car, go back to uni and increase the size of my investments.
Got a good feeling about 2008 :)
Shelvia Says:
December 20th, 2007, 0:33 am
Resolutions time, hey? :) Got too many to even mention - but in short, I would like 2008 to be the year where I either love what I’m doing or decide to do what I love.
Happy Holiday people.
Craig Harper Says:
December 20th, 2007, 0:40 am
Resolutions can be good but typically every New Year millions of us make all kinds of resolutions that never result in genuine change, even though we desperately want it.
Not because we don’t have the potential or ability, but because we simply don’t finish what we start.
We are so pre-programmed to start next Monday or New Years or ‘when my course finishes’. What about a ‘Now Resolution’.
Luke Says:
December 20th, 2007, 0:41 am
1920×1200!
Summer Ordoñez Says:
December 20th, 2007, 0:47 am
Stay focused with school and not procrastinate! That’s a biggie for me.
Cory Huff Says:
December 20th, 2007, 0:49 am
Become debt free.
Take control of my free time.
Help my wife get the help she needs for her heart.
Lance.Hill Says:
December 20th, 2007, 0:54 am
My resolutions are to lose the 20 lbs I’ve gained from not being in the gym regularly (which constitutes getting back into the gym and eating right routine), maintain my dean’s list status, expand my business and increase sales, and lastly start putting money towards an engagement ring :).
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!
Leo Says:
December 20th, 2007, 0:59 am
@Luke … lol!
@Craig: I completely agree!
Thanks for sharing, everyone!
dimmak Says:
December 20th, 2007, 1:15 am
To break $500K in revenue with my business and ensure that every cent is spent wisely so that I operate on a zero cash accumulation basis… money is the dirtiest garbage when it just sits. I put it to work.
Al at 7P Says:
December 20th, 2007, 1:19 am
My resolution will be to find a consistent time every morning to meditate.
Oh, and this is a January resolution rather than for the entire year. If the first month looks good, I’ll consider renewing for Feb. I think the shorter milestones are the way to go.
Harmony Says:
December 20th, 2007, 1:20 am
Hi Leo :) Yes I’m making ONE resolution this year, or my “main goal for the year” which is to get my finances in shape. I already have a week-by-week plan to get this done in the first 2 months of next year, and the rest of the year I will work on not wasting or losing money.
Shankar Ganesh Says:
December 20th, 2007, 1:30 am
This year, I want to take my blog to new heights and levels. I want to establish a big community around my blog. I want to make an identity for myself online.
Plus, I need to learn some web programming skills.
And above all, I should study and get a very good score in my academics.
You know it’s going to be very tough managing them all.
:)
LivSimpl Says:
December 20th, 2007, 1:33 am
Exercise more often, write in my journal more frequently, spend more time with family and continue to try to simplify life. :)
Claire Annette Says:
December 20th, 2007, 1:50 am
To take better care of myself, accomplished in 12 mini-goals, 1 per month. I wonder where I picked up that strategy. =)
1. Floss twice a day.
1.5. Figure out number 2!
Steve Says:
December 20th, 2007, 2:03 am
I actually make resolutions all year, though I do not get formal about them. Some resolutions may get finished early and some resolutions I want to pursue may come up at other times of the year; why wait until next January?
Right now my resolutions consist of getting to a healthy weight, continue meditating, have more fun this year, and stretch my horizons - expand my comfort zone.
Ben Says:
December 20th, 2007, 2:13 am
I’m going to get a job, any job.
Ben Clapton Says:
December 20th, 2007, 2:39 am
I think Ben stole mine, I’m sure I haven’t posted on this one before.
Getting a job is something that I’m needing, as I’m heading on tour to Singapore and Japan in December this year.
As part of that, I’m going to try and teach myself Japanese this year, so that I can find out a little bit more about what’s happening when I’m over there.
Of course, practice is a big thing, for a violinist, and I’m also wanting to blog regularly on my websites.
And if I can lose a bit of weight at the same time that would be great.
I agree with Steve and Claire’s goals - either make 12 mini-goals, or make a new resolution once you’ve finished the last one. I seem to remember reading on this very website that New Year’s Resolutions weren’t any good, that it’s much better to try and form a habit each month.
GM Says:
December 20th, 2007, 2:51 am
My resolution for next year:
1. To get out of debt.
2. Find a new job somewhere outside my country.
3. Marry my brilliant girlfriend. :)
4. Take photography to another level
5. Can’t decide - try to pass or not PHP 5 certification exam
This year has been really exiting, so I hope next year will be even more interesting with even more things to happen. This, I guess, will be the first year I will put a list togehter with things I have to do next year. Anyway, thanks for all suggestions. :)
Starfire from Mindfulness and Wonderment Says:
December 20th, 2007, 2:54 am
Heya Leo
I’m one of those folks that doesn’t tend to make resolutions at New Year… I have goals, but I don’t limit those to New Year’s Day :-)
What I do do, however, is try to set a theme for each year. 2007, for me, was my year for “listening” - and the year before was “balanced growth”.
I think 2008, for me, will be about “stable foundations”. I’ve seemed to grow off in a lot of different directions over the past couple of years, and I’m not sure I have stable enough foundations under to support that growth on any kind of an ongoing basis. This year will be about going back to the basics - trying to build good habits (in work, play, finances, exercise and social life) - taking things slow and steady without always trying to rush off to the next big self-expanding *thing*.
*smiles* - well, it’s a direction to head in, if nothing else
Blessings
Starfire
Michelle Says:
December 20th, 2007, 3:16 am
I’m going to read 52 books. I want to read more and one a week seems like a good goal to me. Plus, I can slip up for a few weeks and still get back on track at anytime.
Michelle
Katie Says:
December 20th, 2007, 3:33 am
Too bad its not someones resolution to start teaching classes about credit and finances in highschool. I too will be attempting to fix my credit. I also need to get back to being a nicer person. And just maybe I will find something affordable and exciting that I can get into this year.
John B Says:
December 20th, 2007, 3:35 am
Be a good father (my wife and I are expecting our first at the beginning of the summer), save enough for the downpayment on an apartment in Shanghai (we’re about 1/3 there now), and push my Chinese past the plateau its been at to the point where I just *use* Chinese like it was English (I’ve been slacking at a high but not quite high enough level for too long).
Madame Monet Says:
December 20th, 2007, 4:30 am
I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions anymore. Many years ago I resolved “to live each day as if it is your last, because one day, it surely shall be.”
Madame Monet
Writing, Painting, Music, and Wine
winewriter.wordpress.com
Charlie Park Says:
December 20th, 2007, 5:47 am
I’m hoping to cut out high fructose corn syrup from my diet. But it’s pretty pervasive, so we’ll see how it goes.
Ren Says:
December 20th, 2007, 6:04 am
To improve mind and body.
Memory and social skills.
To lose 20 more pounds (9 kg) and get/stay fit.
elizabeth Says:
December 20th, 2007, 7:04 am
I’m hanging on to an old resolution that satisfies me in a couple of ways…to send greetings/regards/gifts to family and friends to be received BEFORE the occasion.
Jen Burmeister Says:
December 20th, 2007, 7:27 am
My resolution this year is to be the best mom I can be (I’ll be a first-time mom in April) & not worry about my “life purpose” so much … I think part of it has already happened. :)
Lauren Says:
December 20th, 2007, 8:32 am
I hate resolutions. They are grandiose beginnings and in the end don’t add to the satisfaction of having achieved something you want to achieve. I much prefer the quiet victory of quietly deciding to implement a change or a step toward a goal… and the incredible sense of pride that comes from realizing - no fanfare involved - that you’ve done it.
That to me, is what it feels like to be grown up.
So this year no resolutions. I’m good just the way I am.
Jen: that’s a really great goal! My baby is already 10 months old and she’s the one to inspired me to stop obsessing about my “life purpose” too. Kids know (and most adults lose somewhere along the way) that joy really is everywhere.
Tranquility Girl Says:
December 20th, 2007, 8:41 am
This year my new years resolutions are:
1) Learn To Bellydance
2) Get into shape for the marathon.
3) Study HARD for my exams.
4) Gain Weight.
2008 looks like a promising year. Moving house in exactly a week will provide me with a much needed new start!
I wish you all the best!!! Most of all, stick to your resolutions! Maybe we should have a blog in a months time commenting on our progress?
tim woodhead Says:
December 20th, 2007, 8:46 am
Pass my potentiol junior non commisoned officer with the terrotorial army in march .2 weeks of running up hills with heavy wieghts and shouting lol.
RobD Says:
December 20th, 2007, 8:48 am
To develop my blog, post every day, find interesting and exciting gadgets and life enhancing tech to share with you lot :)
Also, to get my freelance writing business off the ground, and start working towards a life doing what I love - writing.
A happy christmas and wonderful new year to us all!!
Ryan Says:
December 20th, 2007, 9:11 am
I used to always set 3 or 4 new years resolutions, but they get abandoned by the end of January. Now I just set a goal whenever it comes to mind and I find that works much better. My guess is that it’s more an immediate goal that hasn’t been put off to be a resolution and I don’t have several at a time.
That said, I’d like to do better marketing a web application of mine and get more traffic to other web projects in 2008. I suppose that counts as a resolution, but it’s one I’ve been working towards for several months now.
Albert | UrbanMonk.Net Says:
December 20th, 2007, 9:23 am
All I want to do is be happier…regardless of what is going out in my external life… everything else is superficial, temporary…
This is so important…I wrote a post about it here…
http://www.urbanmonk.net/231/the-fever-of-humanity-and-the-antidote-reconciling-self-love-and-self-improvement/
sophia Says:
December 20th, 2007, 9:40 am
I too am convicted that focusing on one goal at a time is the way to go. Thanks, Leo!
So my overall theme for 2008 is to live a more balanced life. I am setting some mini-goals in areas where I need to focus — exercise, eliminating sugar and white carbs, getting out in nature more, having more fun.
Jon Says:
December 20th, 2007, 10:09 am
Pursue the spiritual path
-Meditate daily
-Apply practice to daily life with such things as mindfulness and compassion.
-Delve further into Buddhism via attending a temple and reading texts.
Other goals:
-Establish a healthier,more consistent diet.
-Train for running events.
-Read a book every two weeks.
John Says:
December 20th, 2007, 10:10 am
I am going to use this year to connect better with the people in my life who really matter to me. I have been kind of a hermit the past year or so.
And in all other aspects of my life, when given a chose in matters, I will try to err on the side of compassion.
Aaron Says:
December 20th, 2007, 10:20 am
Echoing what Craig mentioned, I’d have to say I gave up making New Year’s resolutions when I was 13 (that was 16 years ago); in fact I resolved never to make another one. I think I realized then that instead of promising myself I would do this or stop doing that was futile. Instead, I seek to evaluate myself continually and adjust where I need to. This year, if I had to make any resolution, it would be to continue on the course I have already set for myself.
Cheers!
Kristin Says:
December 20th, 2007, 10:22 am
I got this bracelet made:
http://gallery.mac.com/kristinjlin#100081/wristband&bgcolor=black
and it has the simple things I want to keep in mind. longer explanation in my journal at http://www.klindy.com
I am also doing Project 365 at photojojo.com, so hear it to a picture a day.
for the two past years my resolution was to talk to my dad more. he died this thanksgiving, so i am happy i stuck to past resolutions, but now i just want to be positive and grateful.
Derwin Says:
December 20th, 2007, 10:37 am
My resolutions are always bad: murder rampage, start using drugs, etc. That way when I don’t follow through, I feel good about it.
Really though I want to spread the word about poverty and the environment. I’m a teacher and I’ve got my students addicted to http://www.freerice.com which is a great site where advertisers pay for every correct vocabulary answer. The money then goes to the UN World Food Programme.
There are many other great ways for people to help out and I’d like to spread the word on that.
Migo Says:
December 20th, 2007, 10:41 am
I know 2008 is my year, so I will make the most out of it!
my goals? I will be more bold in decisions, Act more on my intuition, grow my family for the better and serve more people without asking anything!
Lose my fat tummy and have a sculted 6pack or even 4 packs.!
Everyday is a good day to start!
Monica Says:
December 20th, 2007, 10:45 am
Instead of making resolutions, I make goals for the year. It may be as specific as completing a project, or more general as helping the kids stay on top of their homework. I make goals for every area of my life (personal, family, work). It’s a subtle difference but I find it easier to work toward a goal than to make a resolution that is supposed to carry me through the year.
Frank Gilroy Says:
December 20th, 2007, 10:49 am
Hi Leo,
I probably won’t set a traditional resolution for myself because they don’t seem to work for me. But I do have one thing I’d really like to try and tackle next year in general. I’d like to get better at motivating myself. Resolutions themselves are suppose to be a motivational tool, so you see my problem.
Any ideas you have on motivation would be much appreciated. I’m going to search your site now on the topic.
Frank
Mich Mash Says:
December 20th, 2007, 10:51 am
To make an effort to paint more/sell more paintings. To wake up and go to bed at better times. To forgive myself. To survive my husband’s upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.
There are always many resolutions, but I am trying to keep it simple this year, and the overall goal is just enjoying 2008 and getting from it just a little bit more than was had from 2007, which was a great year for me and I’m almost sad to see it go.
Bill K Says:
December 20th, 2007, 11:01 am
1. Healthy Living - Lose weight, eat right and cut my portions down.
2. Start Investing In An Index Fund
3. Grow my two current blogs and open up a new message board site.
Pretty simple… although #1 is a carry over from 2007 sadly, I did well until April and it caved. But I’m motivated and ready to get the job done in 2008.
Tracey Says:
December 20th, 2007, 11:10 am
I’m keeping it simple this year. My only resolution is to diligently participate in Project 365: Take a Photo Every Day. I hope it will provide more fodder for reflection and insight at the conclusion of the year.
Joe Says:
December 20th, 2007, 11:15 am
Less Blog reading…. just kidding!
Sort of… Less blog reading and more actioning of the good advice provided by these blogs that I read ;-).
The Health Blogger Says:
December 20th, 2007, 11:16 am
Hi, Leo and readers. I’m new to Zen Habits and am in love with it already.
I’d love to share my resolution (which I’ve already started - why wait ’til January 1st?):
To be more loving and accepting of myself and others. To consciously think and speak with respect and compassion at all times.
Happy New Year Everyone!
Free From Broke Says:
December 20th, 2007, 11:24 am
My little guy will be turning one in January. My resolution is to enjoy every minute with him and my family. I can’t wait to see him start to walk and talk!
hishtafel Says:
December 20th, 2007, 11:26 am
1. Pay off all debts
2. read 50 books
3. give blood 4 times
4. lose 15 pounds
Sadly, 3 and 4 are much harder than 1 and 2.
~Q
grace Says:
December 20th, 2007, 11:43 am
My resolution is to continue developing a way to filter out other peoples drama and expectations. I want to figure out what I want, so I can begin on the path I want to be on by my 50th birthday. I will be forty-eight in 2008.
P.G. Smith Says:
December 20th, 2007, 11:46 am
1. Clean out the basement.
2. Build our house.
3. Stay sane.
4. Study yoga.
stacey Says:
December 20th, 2007, 12:00 pm
my new year’s resolution is to find a way to be a stay-at-home mom. i can’t afford to simply walk out on my job, so it’s all about creativity.
i’ve started on several leads this year (starting my own photography business, interviewing for grant writing positions)… but nothing has panned out yet.
i’ll continue to push forward and work towards my goal, and this year, it WILL happen. hopefully before august, when baby #2 is due!
Holly Says:
December 20th, 2007, 12:06 pm
I started yoga practice in July and want to make this a daily part of my life! And 2008 is the year I promise myself to get out of debt.
Best wishes to everyone for a happy, peaceful, enlightening new year!
Tabatha Says:
December 20th, 2007, 12:24 pm
1. Work harder on social anxiety.
2. Go to school for something I care about.
3. Get a job I don’t hate.
Balfour Says:
December 20th, 2007, 12:26 pm
I like what Monica said about setting goals for the year - I’ll have to ponder that for 2008.
I also have had some success with the Zenhabits Challenge forums for carrying out a new habit by month (a great success with quitting Diet Coke–haven’t had one since March or April; although occasionally tempted, I don’t want to have to quit that jones again.)
So, my immediate habit change that I’d like to reinstate through the Zenhabits Challenge forum is arriving at work at 8 am.
James Helms Says:
December 20th, 2007, 12:34 pm
I agree with Scott H. Young about not believing in Resolutions because they set people up to fail because they put emphasis on an ending not making change.
that said, i have decided to give up High Fructose Corn Syrup.
WillaTree Says:
December 20th, 2007, 12:37 pm
My last year’s resolution was to get physically flexible. Well that so didn’t work. So I’m not going to burden my mind with another something I can’t attain this New Year.
Daly Says:
December 20th, 2007, 12:52 pm
I have a lot but this is at the top:
Drink more water and less alcohol.
Ashley Says:
December 20th, 2007, 13:09 pm
I narrowed down my interests to the main three, so my plan is to focus on those in the new year: writing, photography, and sewing. Oh, and getting rid of lame relationships is up there too, it’s just not as “official!”
LRH Says:
December 20th, 2007, 13:29 pm
My resolution is to do more for charity. I always talk about it but never do it. My goal is to do something significant at least once a month.
David Says:
December 20th, 2007, 13:43 pm
It’s not so much a New Year’s resolution, but rather good timing. I’m off from work for the next 3 week, so it’s a good time to start to do some changes in my life, so the main ones I will be doing:
1) Be more willing to let go of my ego. Something annoys me…let it go. It’ll improve my disposition
2) Exercise regularly
3) Improve my eating habits…less meat more vegetables/legumes etc.
Leo-wannabe Says:
December 20th, 2007, 13:54 pm
I wanna Zen out my life and be like Leo.
Adam Says:
December 20th, 2007, 14:06 pm
Call family members more often.
Tina Says:
December 20th, 2007, 14:09 pm
Funny thing is I wrote a 10 step guide for setting new year’s resolutions on my blog, but I’m not setting any this year.
I recently went through a great four day personal growth seminar call Lifebook (www.mylifebook.com) where I had the opportunity to deeply explore 12 areas of my life and now have a whole book/plan in place that I’m following. So I guess my ‘08 goal is to read and use my Lifebook every day.
kd Says:
December 20th, 2007, 14:42 pm
1280×1024!
Danielle Says:
December 20th, 2007, 14:59 pm
1. get my company to pay all (not just half) of my MBA tuition
2. print all my digital pictures over the past few years and put them in an album
3. fix up my rental so that I’m happy staying there for the foreseeable future (it’s cheap)
4. start writing book reviews on my blog on a consistent basis
5. possibly run a half-marathon (thinking about it still)
KCCC Says:
December 20th, 2007, 15:16 pm
I’ve set “habits of the month” for years, and will continue that.
M. Ryan, author of “This Year I Will…” - a great book on habit-changing! - recommends “naming” a block of time as a strategy. The Week of House Cleaning. The Month of Exercise. I totally love that idea.
So this year is also going to be “The Year of Fulfilling Work.”
Jackie Says:
December 20th, 2007, 15:28 pm
This year I will :
1) Consume less refined sugar and carbs
2) Meditate more
Kebert Xela Says:
December 20th, 2007, 15:58 pm
Quit smoking (started today)
Have better posture (work in progress)
jasi Says:
December 20th, 2007, 16:06 pm
I’d like to focus on becoming:
Kinder
Calmer
More flexible
More appreciative
More thoughtful
Sensitive to others
More aware of myself and others moment to moment
I’m working on slowing down.
May Says:
December 20th, 2007, 16:19 pm
I don’t ever do New Year’s resolutions, but this year I decided to do a couple because they are hard decisions to make and having a deadline like that just makes it easier for me. My resolutions are:
1) give up eating meat
and
2) stop smoking cigarettes.
The first one isn’t for health reasons, but the second one is.
Salar Madadi Says:
December 20th, 2007, 16:30 pm
I agree with the original poster about not making any actual resolutions. To me there’s nothing special about new year’s day and if there is something in my life that I feel is important enough that I need to change, I would prefer to start changing it now and keep evaluating / adapting as the process goes on constantly.
I wrote an article with more on this idea here:
http://amanreborn.com/mind/the-problem-with-new-years-resolutions
Beth Says:
December 20th, 2007, 16:34 pm
Rather than resolutions per se, I’m doing a 101 in 1001 challenge. This is really difficult to structure, because I’m not very good at long-term thinking - I just start on something and plug away at it until it’s done or I’m discouraged. Having a mix of many goals, some of which I can complete next weekend if I’m motivated enough, some of which will take real work every single day for the next three years, and some of which are dependent upon each other, is forcing me to take a long, hard big-picture look at my life and how I want to spend my energy.
They break down into fice categories, which could be considered my “resolutions”:
-finish undergrad degree, start grad school, and value my network of current and former classmates and faculty
-be an engaged citizen
-create a foundation for long-term financial stability
-build robust and active art and writing practices
-make time for travel, friendships, meaningful entertainment, and self-care.
GAT Says:
December 20th, 2007, 16:44 pm
I am a graduate student. I made a lot of progress in 2007, but I need to make another major push in 2008 to stay on track and finish my PhD.
Instead of resolutions, I am setting targets to attain by this time next year:
1) Write up at least 4 papers
2) Attend at least 3 Scientific meetings
3) Remain healthy
4) take at least one vacation
5) Double my bank balance - our down-payment on our first home
6) explore and develop my creative side
7) watch less TV
The Financial Philosopher Says:
December 20th, 2007, 16:57 pm
Resolution #1: Define what “resolution” means to you… Otherwise, you will limit the potential for success of any or all of the other “resolutions.”
“Man acts as though he were the shaper and master of language, while in fact language remains the master of man.” ~ Martin Heidegger
Dave Wong Says:
December 20th, 2007, 17:09 pm
Mine would be:
1) Take my photography business to the next level
2) Continue to read wonderfully informative sites like this one to kick-start my own blog
3) Balance my work life with my personal life
4) Have fun!
Paul Ehrenreich Says:
December 20th, 2007, 17:35 pm
Long time reader first time commenter
I am finding that I am really disorganized to a point where I am stressed out on a daily basis and lose any motivation I have. I need to start working on this now, because I am going to be starting school this January for my second degree and this is just going to add more stress.
I am going to start following the minimalist Zen to Done system to try and get some sort of organization for the first time in my life.
I also want to start building some of the habits such as getting up earlier in the morning to get things before I head into the office. I am also going to start doing the couch to 5k running program. This will be a challenge because I hate to run, but seeing how I am turning 30 next year and pushing almost 270 (@ 6′1″) I really need to start taking care of myself better.
François Says:
December 20th, 2007, 18:03 pm
My only advice for resolution takers is to keep your resolutions precise and simple.
Don’t say: I’m going to eat better
Say instead: I’m going to eat more vegetables and cutdown on softdrinks.
Don’t Say, I’m going to exercise more
Say instead: I’m going to do more cardio on a weekly basis…
Your resolution shouldn’t be the goal but the way you’re going to accomplish it, make that your resolution. That way you can better evaluate yourself on daily basis.
stephen Says:
December 20th, 2007, 18:16 pm
2008 Goals…
Pay off all debts (minus mortgage) (with the help of your guide)
Continue steady exercise routine (going now for 2-1/2 months now :))
Continue visitor growth/site quality of ponderplace.com
Start ponderplace.com clothing line
Bring my technical support business (pebkacconsulting.com) out of the red and into the black.
…in the end, the primary goal for 2008 is to pay off all my debts.
JEMi Says:
December 20th, 2007, 19:17 pm
Hmm, my only resolution would be to invest more time in myself and my personal growth - I realize that it’s the most important thing I can give myself right now and so here I am! :)
Hannah Says:
December 20th, 2007, 20:12 pm
I’m going to quit smoking! I’ve been wanting to do this for real for a while, but I think I need to plan ahead for New Years and make it a resolution in order for me to really take it seriously.
tony Says:
December 20th, 2007, 20:41 pm
Work harder on being a minimalist, sell more useless materials I own on Ebay. Stop buying other people’s useless materials on Ebay. Ebay is like bar and an alcoholic anonymous class located in the same building. I have a nasty habit for collecting trinkets!
Andrew Says:
December 20th, 2007, 20:47 pm
1. Simplify my life even further.
2. Work on my comedy career.
3. Get better healthwise.
4. Laugh more.
Anthony Bullock Says:
December 20th, 2007, 20:50 pm
I need to learn how to work smart and not hard and let my free time work for me. Too many hours each day I spend slaving in front of my computer screen or running around making sure little tasks are complete. I think a change is needed if I’m ever going to be able to move forward.
Getting a print business of mine off the ground would be fantastic and with the above in mind something I want to achieve for sure.
Mike Kenyon Says:
December 20th, 2007, 21:44 pm
I’m only going to focus on one resolution: arriving on time. Not 5, or 10, or 45 minutes late (Janna, I really am sorry about that). On time. 10 minutes early, even. The problem is the lure of the computer screen, so I’ll have to be doing a few more cold shutdowns each day.
quench Says:
December 20th, 2007, 22:02 pm
Having the new year coming up so fast, and thinking about New Year’s resolutions (which I never end up setting), makes me feel like some sort of deadline is approaching Jan 1st. And THAT makes me immediately get motivated to set some reverse, count-down, sort of resolutions. Things that have to get done before the new year. Things to make sure are cleared away this year. So the end of December is pretty productive for me, and then I feel like there’s a new clean slate as of the new year.
(I do something very similar before my birthday: the urge is to give myself the gift of having had a number of things done so I don’t have to think about them anymore on my birthday.)
Tushar Chothani Says:
December 20th, 2007, 22:57 pm
Hey Leo!!!
Actually back here in India, our new year starts on DIWALI festival; which was atleast a month back.
My resolution were and are:-
1. Write 200 good posts on my blog.
2. Find an alternate source of income and
3. Groom myself to write a book.
and i think they are all going well in line.
Regards
Tushar
tusharcc.sulekha.com
Kelly Rigby Says:
December 20th, 2007, 23:02 pm
Live in the moment.
Blog more. Write more.
Free up. Break the rules. Challenge what I think is possible.
Let go. Let go. Let go
Peace and love to all this Christmas.
Kelly x
Keven Says:
December 21st, 2007, 3:58 am
My Goals are typical, but I plan on getting there in 2008:
(Upgrade your life)
Pass every single one of my courses with an A and get my GPA in the 3.0+ range.
Start writing business plan for comedy club that I want to open.
Become financially stable and not needing a bail out, ever.
Reconnect with my dad that I haven’t seen or spoke to in about 3 years.
Get closer to my brother and mom. Spend more time with them.
and most of all for 2008: I want the girl that I have grown to love over the past few years to love me back.
Fred Says:
December 21st, 2007, 7:14 am
1: Become an MCSE
2: Work harder to improve myself
3: Keep smiling
Daniel Says:
December 21st, 2007, 8:54 am
1. nail my job interview on the 7th jan
2. nail a 2nd interview on the 17th
3. make the right decision regarding both job offers
Crystal Says:
December 21st, 2007, 8:57 am
I resolve not to make any New Years Resolutions this year…
… oh darn. Broken it already…
Grace Says:
December 21st, 2007, 9:52 am
Hello! My resolution for 2008 is to finally get my financial house in order. I finally landed a decent job, so I plan to pay off a bunch of bills, make a dent in my student debt, and start a savings program for retirement. Oh - and I really need to lose 30 lb :-)
Jessy Says:
December 21st, 2007, 11:18 am
Hello All.
I would say that my resolution will be to get into school and completely dominate. : ] And of course, I want to do more, make more, create more, and make it all bigger and better than ever before.
Rose Says:
December 21st, 2007, 11:55 am
I have a list of resolutions but the big one for me is to lose another 60 pounds this year. I lost 60 last year and it feels great.
Anon Says:
December 21st, 2007, 12:28 pm
I am going to continue my consciousness and attentiveness to myself, others, and the surrounding environment. I am going to give myself the respect I know I deserve. I am not going to put things or people on a pedastal. I am going to continue the way I work and the path before me without fear of not being like everyone else.
bytor4232 Says:
December 21st, 2007, 13:35 pm
I have two. The first one is to loose weight. I am a little overweight, and need to shed some lbs. Its mostly my job thats doing it to me, I eat right and exercise, but when you sit in front of a computer all day every day, its a little hard not to grow a little too large for my frame.
The second one is to find a student. I’m a martial artist, and have been practicing for almost 14 years. I believe I am to the point where if I’m to continue on my journey I’ll need to teach what I’ve learned. I believe a student has found me, I just need to be serious with this person.
Michael Says:
December 21st, 2007, 20:49 pm
to stay with the resolution experiment i just found at startaresolution(dot)com
as a 54 year old 30-something male, my initial goal is to eat more properly, exercise more often (as in regularly) and lose 40 pounds by summer (228 right now)
i also want to stop learning what to do, and start doing it.
warm regards from Miamisburg, Ohio
Dustin Says:
December 22nd, 2007, 14:15 pm
Being eighteen and in school and all, I am making a resolution to get up on time for everything and anything. I want to stop making my parents mad because they have to come knock on my door because I’m too tired to get up. This means going to bed early!
I also want to lose another 30 lbs. I lost 20 lbs over this past summer, but another 30 would do the trick for me!
Have a merry Christmas, Leo!
Richard Says:
December 22nd, 2007, 14:23 pm
Many years ago, I made one New Years rosolution that has stuck. I resolved to never make another “New Years”
resolution. It has worked well. Each day I srtive for peace within. That is it.
wilberth Sanchez Says:
December 22nd, 2007, 18:36 pm
Get my graduate in Dec. 2008, run a half-marathon in August, lose (about 15 pounds), 3.5 gpa.
Miss Gisele from myBeautyMatch.com Says:
December 22nd, 2007, 21:05 pm
Leo,
I personally really do NOT believe in resolutions.
I think the entire concept sets people up for failure. In life you have to set goals (monumental ones are best) and then fight for your life to achieve them.
99% of the population sets resolutions that never past February or March. People who set goals have the eye on the ball the entire year and when things get tough (even unbearable) and they want to quit, they remember that quitting on a goal is quitting on who you are.
No, Sir, Mr. Leo, I don’t set resolutions and have not done that for many years. I set goals. I started with a long laundry list of goals and realized that I could only focus on a few…so now, I set 3 monumental personal goals and 3 monumental business goals. It keeps me on track.
I have them taped in front on my computer and on those days when I want to run away with the Cirque du Soleil performers and never come back, I take a deep breath, read my goals, focus and keep at it.
Leo, you have a way of getting me into answering some of these posts that really make me think and keep me focused and on track.
I want to thank you for that. This might be just a blog for some of your new readers, but for me … it’s inspiration.
Happy Holidays to you and your big family!
Gisele!
http://www.mybeautymatch.com
Rose Garden Says:
December 22nd, 2007, 23:45 pm
Derwin’s mention of FreeRice.com bears mentioning again… thank you! I’ll start playing this vocab game and give up “Word of the Day.”
Ongoing goals:
-Reduce expenses, pay off debt, save
-Write, read, write
-Live in tranquility, with compassion, gratitude and contentment
This year’s goals:
-Get my old injuries to heal, then…
-Train for and run a half marathon;
-Work on my hangups about money and marraige, then…
-Get serious about and work at finding a mate;
-Learn to accept the onset of greying hair;
-Chart a new direction for my life;
-Be more productive and efficient (spend less time piddling);
-Participate in a new volunteer activity;
-Pay less attention to unsolicited, inapt advice;
-Spent more quality time with my aging dog;
-Develop a new or revive another creative outlet;
-Meditate regularly…
And finally…
-Spend less time worrying about improving myself and more time enjoying life!
Timothy Diokno Says:
December 23rd, 2007, 12:58 pm
In my opinion, I think making new year resolutions should be long over because if you really want to resolve a certain thing in your life, why wait for new year when you can start resolving it now!
No, I don’t think January 1 has something to do with it. I believe that there are some articles written in this blog that can possibly prove that it doesn’t need to be set in new year or the day after.
I stopped making new year resolutions since I was 10 when I found out that it’s not doing anything good. What we all need is the determination in order to put your “resolutions” in effect.
Tomos Says:
December 24th, 2007, 8:04 am
Never had resolutions before (well, kinda did at the end of 2004) but I should probably make some this year. Want to improve my homework-doing ability. Even though I always get it done and seem to get good marks (I actually blame this on the rest of my class failing, in French for example the standard for the marks had to be brought down because our class was so terrible), it’s always rushed and I want to be more organized with it. Also want to try and get some service for school and maybe try and get a leadership position (being an “IT Leader” doesn’t mean anything, we never do anything although I guess I could always try :-).
I think that’s about it for now, with any luck I’ll be able to follow these through.
Bob Says:
December 24th, 2007, 11:22 am
I want to be content. Does somebody sell that in a spray form?
Carolina Girl Says:
December 24th, 2007, 17:22 pm
Take time for myself and exercise regularly. Lose 15 lbs and get a full brazilian bikini wax!!
Teri Pittman Says:
December 24th, 2007, 21:43 pm
The first thing I’ll do is go through my 2007 morning pages. I want to summarize the year, see what accomplishments I had and what still needs to be done. Then I’ll work on my goals for the next year. I try to come up with 10 specific things to do over the following year and I like to review again to see how I did. I think those weight loss goals above might work out better if they break them down into small monthly goals ;)
David Says:
December 25th, 2007, 5:02 am
For most of my life I’ve been a shut in; I would go weeks or months at a time without going places and doing things (though I did see the light of day and exercise!), and worse, I wouldn’t meet any new people. This year, I’m taking steps to change this reclusive lifestyle of mine. I hereby resolve that I will start this change by not turning down any invitation/offer that is given to me unless I have a legitimate prior engagement.
Meandering Says:
December 25th, 2007, 14:39 pm
I have to put a stop to an unsustainable lifestyle. I simply cannot go on wasting 12 hours every day on work and commuting. I need to make space for a new vision and to re-connect with myself.
1. Wind down the dead-end job
2. Develop a new vision
3. Leave the congested city and never return
4. Find a new career and stick to it
5. Re-connect with whatever I am passionate about
6. Make sure the work-life balance is right
Nadine Says:
December 25th, 2007, 17:16 pm
I don’t make New Year Resolutions anymore, but that’s out of sheer pragmatism: I forget them on January 2 ;)
I have decided however to change my work habits and to explore the web. But I started the new process in October, so it might be called an October resolution, I suppose
Dee Says:
December 25th, 2007, 20:05 pm
I’m with Shelvia…I turn 50 this year and it’s time to figure out what I really want to do and do it!
Jonathan Says:
December 26th, 2007, 12:37 pm
My resolution is to draw more traffic and readers to my blog.
Dot Hage Says:
December 26th, 2007, 16:35 pm
To take better care of myself emotionally — as in, don’t get up so late that you have to rush to work and feel lousy doing it; don’t fail to do the laundry so you have nothing to wear and feel ugly; don’t eat things that make you feel bad later; etc.
Anatomy of Hell Says:
December 26th, 2007, 20:28 pm
+ To start making myself useful - I’m planning to begin volunteer work at the Lort Smith animal hospital next year (especially in the kitten ward!). If I manage to not turn into a sobbing mess after a few months I may think about starting a course in animal health.
+ To not punish myself for things I have little control over - My health’s been a mess for years, and it’s pretty difficult for me to go out with friends or family lest I end up feeling weak and having to force everyone to leave early.
I can’t control everything that happens to my body; it’s the nature of my disease and chronic illness in general. Surgery is not an option right now, as I’m apparently still too “young” for it (I’m in my 20’s, sheesh). The best thing to do, I guess, is to accept the good with the bad.
+ To start on redecorating my room. Wood panelling blows.
+ To grow my hair long. I miss my Bettie Page fringe. No more spur-of-the-moment buzz cuts.
Mike Ignatowski Says:
December 26th, 2007, 21:47 pm
I turned 50 a few months ago, and I’ve been writing my thoughts about setting new life goals and resolutions at http://2ndhalfgoals.blogspot.com/ My latest post is how to increase the chances of success or failure for New Year’s resolutions.
My 2008 resolutions so far that I intend to make: Jog 500 miles ( which I sucessfully did for 2 years now), and make an appointment for a physical checkup by January 15th.
I’m still working on more, but it’s important to select realistic ones that you’ve given some thought to.
