To celebrate my first year of "social networking" I've decided to share the same resolutions I make every year. And yes, I do have a pretty good track record of keeping them. Not perfect, but decent. They are easier than diets and work out plans, they only take a few seconds a day, and they don't cost anything. They do take a bit of commitment and effort in the beginning but they soon become natural. And best of all, they're usually fun and they make me feel good!
- Paula's Perspective on New Year's Resolutions:
Smile at people. Most of them will smile back. Besides, if you're the first to smile and they respond, it makes you the alpha!
Laugh first thing in the morning. Smile for tomorrow last thing at night.
Do one nice thing, no matter how small, for another person AND for yourself each day.
Give a compliment to someone AND to yourself every day.
Learn one thing or try something new every day. Look up a word, ask old ladies in supermarkets how to cook something, read an article in a section of the paper you never look at, watch a show on one of the documentary channels, listen to music by someone you've never heard of, sign up for ballroom dance lessons, try sushi - anything!
Put a dollar in a jar every time you say "I can't", "I will never", and "I don't like that" (when said in reference to something you've never tried).
Once a day, each and every day, stop for one moment and think of what you have to be thankful for. From the basics of a roof over your head, food to eat, clothes to wear, a car to drive to the unbelievable advances in technology and science. Compare your life to others in the world and/or to how your life may have been 50 years ago, and say thanks.
Oh - and one more for this year - to write in my blog more often!!
