I love New Year’s resolutions. My husband decided not to make any this year
because he never keeps them and doesn’t see the point in waiting until a
specific date to do something. While I
partially agree with this attitude, the idea of a fresh start is so inspiring. Every year a flood of resolutions and goals
fill my mind. I wake up with a spring in
my step looking forward to a healthy new me. And then February hits and I revert to old habits. But! Then
something new will inspire me and I’ll jump back on board. The cycle of my life: always seeking fresh
sources of inspiration. I see no reason
to pass up a source that reliably presents itself every year.
Picking a resolution is difficult because there are too many
things I’d like to improve in my life: eat better, exercise more, sleep more, keep
a cleaner house, keep a more organized house, read more, watch TV less, have more
spontaneous dance parties, spend more quality time with family and friends, arrange
more play-dates for Rachel, do more yoga, do more art projects, be less cranky,
have fewer headaches, take fewer trips to the vet, procrastinate less, spend
less money, go on more vacations, etc.
Basically perfection based on contradicting desires.
I read a tip once that if your resolutions are very specific
they will be much more achievable than vague “be healthy” goals. Thus I’ve narrowed my choices down to three
very specific things.
- Be a more conscientious consumer by making sure all my cleaning and hygiene products are cruelty free.
- Participate in three running events.
- Find six new, delicious, healthy recipes to add to our regular rotation.
They should be practical and I’ve already started all
three. I found a list of cruelty free
companies on PETA’s website, reviewed most of the products I buy, and started
reviewing local stores for available brands.
I have a 10K planned for the end of February, made a training chart, and
did my first run this morning. I made an
experimental “pumpkin pie milkshake” this morning and while I don’t think it
will make the regular rotation, experimentation is a good start.
What are your resolutions?
