2007 Resolution.....I Guarantee Nothing.

So many people ask what my resolution for the coming year will be. I tell them nothing. I do not like making resolutions. I am 49 years old and of all the resolutions I made, I only fulfilled one. I quit smoking. In January of 1978 I found out I was pregnant. That was when I snuffed our my last cigarette.

I do have many things that I would like to see change in the next year. One of which would be to lose weight. Many wish for this. My hope is to break the yo-yo syndrome. I already exercise at least three times a week, but I would like to increase it to at least five days. Spending more time with family members that I do not often see would be nice too.

But, if I should fail at any of my resolutions, the biggest and most important one I have is not to beat myself up for not achieving those goals.

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Angela W. Dec 27, 2006, 4:31pm EST

Good Luck!

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Dawn M Dec 27, 2006, 4:38pm EST

Best of luck in your day to day goals and being true to yourself in whatever you need to do Sarina.

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Virginia M. Dec 27, 2006, 5:26pm EST

"But, if I should fail at any of my resolutions, the biggest and most important one I
have is not to beat myself up for not achieving those goals."

I think that's the best one!

Good luck, and Happy New Year:)

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~~ Sarina ~~ Dec 27, 2006, 8:08pm EST

Thank you Angela, Dawn and Virginia. I had told myself that I wouldn't make a resolution for the New Year. But, what the heck. I am willing to give it a try. : ) Huggers...Sarina

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Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Dec 27, 2006, 9:09pm EST

I agree completely. Resolutions should be things that motivate and encourage you. If you end up beating yourself up, don't do them. And anyway, you can make changes to improve your life at anytime during the year...not just the start.

Congratulations on your success in quitting smoking. That's quite an accomplishment!

Huggers right back!

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Barbara B. Dec 28, 2006, 8:33pm EST

I think the one about visiting family members would be a great resolution..as I would like to see more of my firstborn..Wow..the big 50 is coming on girly..but you will be the same person still..Resolutions are made..but most of them broken during the year..just keeping a happy heart..be loving and forgiving..and look to the Lord for guidance..visiting the Aunt..the Uncles..as they are aging..and need the comfort of knowing that we care about them..also the brothers and sisters..and good friends count also..Love Mom

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~~ Sarina ~~ Dec 28, 2006, 10:03pm EST

Don't make me cry.

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Sandra L. Dec 29, 2006, 12:09am EST

Awwww, I wish my mom would Gather. That's cute.

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Barbara B. Dec 30, 2006, 12:46pm EST

Sorry if I made tears well up in your eyes my daughter..I think all Mom's should Gather..they would learn more about their kids..also about many different things, I never knew..I am glad Sarina turned me onto Gather..I love all my Gather People!! I admit it takes up lots of my time..but these days I have plenty of it!! Hey Sadie, you have not read my part two of My Childhood Memories..whats' up with that ??Mom..sorry about that nickname slipping out.. :(

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