I don't know that I've ever made any new years resolutions. For those things that are most important or that I want to focus on, I take small, intentional steps toward. For example, I don't ever say I want to lose weight. I say Im going to do 15-30 minutes of an activity daily. Doesn't really matter what so long as I establish a pattern. For writing a novel, I'm starting with some chapter outlines, maybe writing some scenes, and then eventually pages, but I'm not going to "write a novel" this year until I look back and discovered I've written a novel 😉
Looking at the completion instead of the steps to get there is a -very- good idea. That way, the finish line is always first and foremost in your mind. I think I will steal...er...borrow that idea! :)
I am supposed to walk at least 20 minutes a day. I don't have time to do that at home but I do the equivalent at work. I plan to try to read some books this year. Several books have been mentioned on people's substacks and I have a large list already.
Great post, Mark - an excellent list of intentions in a fabulous notebook!
I'm allergic to resolutions, so in answer to your question let me hijack some wise words by Winston Churchill and tell you that I'm going to just 'keep b*gg*ring on'. That'll do me for 2023!
My post about the resolutions I made this year comes out Tuesday and talks about what I have (and haven't accomplished) in the first month. I think the important thing is to have some goals and keep working at them even if you falter some days. Good luck with yours!
Well, Mark, as an old record guy (and an old-record guy), I've always leaned on "New Year's Revolutions," trying to set goals for which (and how many) records I might obtain in an upcoming year!💿I once, though, beset myself with finally discovering how many grooves might be implanted on any given slab o' vinyl.
So, after spending the better part of a week counting them on one album, I finally realized each one has just ONE groove, lest the tonearm be rendered otherwise crippled in making its eventual rendezvous with the label! So, now you know how I spent LAST week!😁
No resolutions - just a few goals. None of which have so far disappeared, but none of which are exactly being met, either. I like the idea of the New Year rebirth, but the reality is that after the celebration the regular predictability of life just ambles on ....
I don't know that I've ever made any new years resolutions. For those things that are most important or that I want to focus on, I take small, intentional steps toward. For example, I don't ever say I want to lose weight. I say Im going to do 15-30 minutes of an activity daily. Doesn't really matter what so long as I establish a pattern. For writing a novel, I'm starting with some chapter outlines, maybe writing some scenes, and then eventually pages, but I'm not going to "write a novel" this year until I look back and discovered I've written a novel 😉
Looking at the completion instead of the steps to get there is a -very- good idea. That way, the finish line is always first and foremost in your mind. I think I will steal...er...borrow that idea! :)
Steal away, Mark! Whatever works 😁
No resolutions for me either, Mark, and that’s good...because I’m sure I would have broken all of the by now!
Very sensible and I'm right there with you! The recommendation to have wider reaching goals is much better, imo
I don't think I've ever made any resolutions.
Per your list:
I am supposed to walk at least 20 minutes a day. I don't have time to do that at home but I do the equivalent at work. I plan to try to read some books this year. Several books have been mentioned on people's substacks and I have a large list already.
Yeah, it's tough trying to find the time to get some exercise in, for sure. Best of luck with your goals!
Good goals, but I'm with Rebecca. Here are my non-resolutions:
https://open.substack.com/pub/terryfreedman/p/my-reading-plans-for-2023?utm_source=direct&r=18suih&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
I like it, Terry!
Great post, Mark - an excellent list of intentions in a fabulous notebook!
I'm allergic to resolutions, so in answer to your question let me hijack some wise words by Winston Churchill and tell you that I'm going to just 'keep b*gg*ring on'. That'll do me for 2023!
Thanks Rebecca!
I'd say Churchill nailed it and it's some great advice to follow :)
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My post about the resolutions I made this year comes out Tuesday and talks about what I have (and haven't accomplished) in the first month. I think the important thing is to have some goals and keep working at them even if you falter some days. Good luck with yours!
I totally agree. It's definitely a marathon and not a sprint. It's a lot of work and thanks, wishing you the best with yours, as well!
Well, Mark, as an old record guy (and an old-record guy), I've always leaned on "New Year's Revolutions," trying to set goals for which (and how many) records I might obtain in an upcoming year!💿I once, though, beset myself with finally discovering how many grooves might be implanted on any given slab o' vinyl.
So, after spending the better part of a week counting them on one album, I finally realized each one has just ONE groove, lest the tonearm be rendered otherwise crippled in making its eventual rendezvous with the label! So, now you know how I spent LAST week!😁
Nothing wrong with that and hoping you can stay in the "groove" all year long :D
No resolutions - just a few goals. None of which have so far disappeared, but none of which are exactly being met, either. I like the idea of the New Year rebirth, but the reality is that after the celebration the regular predictability of life just ambles on ....
Very true, but I always try to have hope! :)