It is too early to start a New Year's resolution thread?

[abcdefu]

I am so ready for 2014 to be over and start 2015.

 I am going to try to be more positive in 2015 and be nicer to myself. I want to practice self-acceptance for the way I am, which is why, for the first year in a while, I am not going to set a weight loss goal.

[Emerald1486]

I want to get better about my health: clean up my diet, get out and exercise more, etc.

[Deleted]

I want to start reading again so I think I'm going to do a book a month goal in 2015

I wanted to learn to play the violin this year but the year went by so fast and was really crazy for me. This spring was a nightmare for me with several awful events in a row (car accident, dad's death, mom's heart attack one week later, I spent 19 days in the hospital). And then I bought my first post divorce dream home in August and I've been spending all my cash on furniture. But I think in 2015 I might be able to swing this.

[pantsoffdanceoff]

I'm going to try to do a mix of small resolutions and BIG resolutions.

Small: dry brush my body before nightly shower (it's is supposed to help with circulation), walk Bo at minimum 4 times a week, put my iPad and phone across the room at night instead of on my nightstand so I can unplug at night

Big: save a particular amount every month (still finalizing the budget and calculation), work out a minimum 4 times a week, bring lunch (and actually eat it) a minimum of 3 times a week, take my "Under the Tuscan Sun" trip!!!!

[pantsoffdanceoff]

Oh! In anticipation of my trip I want to learn Italian. I might not be fluent, but I want to be able to make conversation and order items in a restaurant. I'm so excited about this trip!!

[Eureka1984]

I am so happy you started this thread abcdefu! I feel as though we re on the same level right now, this year I am all about wanting to try and practice more self acceptance and self love. I have put so much into everyone else that I have forgotten to take care of myself in the process. This new year I am calling the shots and making no excuses.

[abcdefu]

Dec 14, 2014 11:59:29 GMT -5 pantsoffdanceoff said:

I'm going to try to do a mix of small resolutions and BIG resolutions.

Small: dry brush my body before nightly shower (it's is supposed to help with circulation), walk Bo at minimum 4 times a week, put my iPad and phone across the room at night instead of on my nightstand so I can unplug at night

Big: save a particular amount every month (still finalizing the budget and calculation), work out a minimum 4 times a week, bring lunch (and actually eat it) a minimum of 3 times a week, take my "Under the Tuscan Sun" trip!!!!

This sounds awesome!!

[pantsoffdanceoff]

Dec 14, 2014 12:49:23 GMT -5 abcdefu said:

Dec 14, 2014 11:59:29 GMT -5 pantsoffdanceoff said:

I'm going to try to do a mix of small resolutions and BIG resolutions.

Small: dry brush my body before nightly shower (it's is supposed to help with circulation), walk Bo at minimum 4 times a week, put my iPad and phone across the room at night instead of on my nightstand so I can unplug at night

Big: save a particular amount every month (still finalizing the budget and calculation), work out a minimum 4 times a week, bring lunch (and actually eat it) a minimum of 3 times a week, take my "Under the Tuscan Sun" trip!!!!

This sounds awesome!!

I'm really excited! It's going to be A LOT of money, but with proper saving I can more than do it. It will help me not make rash Amazon/Sephora/Target purchases. It's nice to really have SOMETHING to look forward to next year.

[abcdefu]

Dec 14, 2014 12:37:27 GMT -5 Eureka1984 said:

I am so happy you started this thread abcdefu! I feel as though we re on the same level right now, this year I am all about wanting to try and practice more self acceptance and self love. I have put so much into everyone else that I have forgotten to take care of myself in the process. This new year I am calling the shots and making no excuses.

Definitely! In the midst of everything I have been going through, medically and life in general, I realized I wasn't treating myself as a human being. If I treat other people with respect and kindness, why shouldn't I treat myself that way?

[abcdefu]

Dec 14, 2014 12:58:02 GMT -5 pantsoffdanceoff said:

Dec 14, 2014 12:49:23 GMT -5 abcdefu said:

This sounds awesome!!

I'm really excited! It's going to be A LOT of money, but with proper saving I can more than do it. It will help me not make rash Amazon/Sephora/Target purchases. It's nice to really have SOMETHING to look forward to next year.

Attachment DeletedHere's the Barilla pasta guy for some motivation! haha

[Deleted]

I don't generally do resolutions, but getting back to eating healthy is a must.  I lost 20 lbs last spring and I've gained back 10.  It's purely from poor choices, poor planning and the fact that I can't control myself when we have goodies in the house.  I'm not setting a real weight goal, but I want to feel better about myself.  
I also would like to take up a hobby such as knitting.  It's hard for me to focus so it may be a challenge.  

[tiffany81]

I'm so ready for 2015. Fuck 2014. It has been the absolute worst.

My goals center around taking care of me. I want to workout more, restart a healthy diet, and pack more lunches for work. I also need to start saving more again. I figure the two goals overlap in some ways. I've begun preparing for this by redoing my budget, getting a fitbit, and signing up for a gym.

I had a lot of bad things to work through this year and I've wallowed long enough and not taken good care of me. Enough!!

[liubot]

My plan is to finish paying off my debt, save some actual money, stop being lazy, and get some exercise.

I'd also like to read at least a book a month, and start making new friends. Not boyfriends, but FRIENDS.

School won't be so stressful this semester so I'm going to try to sneak in some gym time on my school days that I don't have the baby before work. I plan on cooking most of the time and freezing portions to bring my lunch so I can get rid of my debt. Just in case this job isn't permanent...

[jigsy]

I want to get back to my "feel awesome about myself" size. Right now, I have to rely on too much external validation, so I want to get back to where I can be happy myself.
Some other goals really depend on my job situation...I'm hoping to find a job I can enjoy most the time, and that will have pay that will help me meet financial goals...but can't make anything I'll try to stick to until I have more of an idea of what I'll work with.

[dreamcrisp1]

It sounds so typical but definitely get back into shape. I was in amazing shape before but 2014 saw the downfall of that, haha. I've gained a ton of weight and relationship weight. But the mission of getting back into shape starts tmr!

Also, to find a job working in my field. I won't be graduating till later but I want to be working in my PM field. I just hate my job so much and I want to make a change in that and take some control. No more complaining and more action. Plus, I love PM!

[winecat]

I want to try some more yoga classes. I've done the restorative ones but I want to try some flow classes but am scared.

I want my business to really grow this year.

I want to take another fun trip.

[cuddlyevil]

I want to get a tighter grip on mu finances.

I also want to start saving for a cool vacation for my 40th birthday in 2016.

[onedayatatime]

I want to feel more confident and I think it starts with feeling like I am fully taking care of myself. Exercise, packing more lunches, full night of sleep

I want to take a big trip somewhere, and if I don't have anyone to travel with - so be it.

I want 2015 to be way better than 2014 and I am going to keep my attitude positive that it can happen!

[abcdefu]

Dec 14, 2014 20:06:23 GMT -5 FormerlyRR said:

I'm reading all of these and nodding my head, I see a trend of taking better care of ourselves. I've been working on that the second half of this year, so I am resolving to continue doing it. And the unplugging at night is a really good one. I need to get out of the habit of rolling over, turning off my alarm (on my phone) and checking on my cyberworld. It can wait, there isn't anything that important out there!

I am going to stick with " If I wouldn't say it to a stranger, I am not going to say it to myself." IE: no fat shaming; no negative self-talk etc.

[lyssbobiss, Command, B613]

I want to get better about categorizing where my money goes and about paying myself first (putting money into savings). Also I need to make better choices when it comes to food in general but particularly snacking. I used to never snack but because my job is pretty sedentary and kind of boring, I've picked up the habit. I need more fruit and water, not coffee and chips.

[abcdefu]

Dec 15, 2014 6:09:51 GMT -5 lyssbobiss, Command, B613 said:

I want to get better about categorizing where my money goes and about paying myself first (putting money into savings). Also I need to make better choices when it comes to food in general but particularly snacking. I used to never snack but because my job is pretty sedentary and kind of boring, I've picked up the habit. I need more fruit and water, not coffee and chips.

But coffee and chips are soooo delicious! I do the same thing!

[pantsoffdanceoff]

Dec 14, 2014 23:15:37 GMT -5 onedayatatime said:

I want to feel more confident and I think it starts with feeling like I am fully taking care of myself. Exercise, packing more lunches, full night of sleep

I want to take a big trip somewhere, and if I don't have anyone to travel with - so be it.

I want 2015 to be way better than 2014 and I am going to keep my attitude positive that it can happen!

I don't have anyone to travel with either. That's why I'm doing a tour.

[becwheat]

I am going to exercise more. It is not about losing weight, more about relieving stress. I feel more centered when I exercise. I want to get DD involved with more activity too.

We just got a family pass to the community center and we are on our way.

[Wanderista]

More physical activity is definitely one for me. I was doing well but then I got sick basically every couple of months during the second half of this past year. Obviously, I'd like that cycle to stop.

I have a definite goal to work hard and push myself at work. I feel very good about that one. I also have certain financial goals.

Otherwise, I generally want to enjoy life, to stay open to new experiences. I also have a goal of updating my wardrobe with a great look that suits my stage in life. I started on that in the fall and I am continuing with it. I had literally worn through nearly all of my clothes and I really needed an update. Likewise, I need to purge some stuff that really just takes up space in order to make room for new stuff in my life. I need to donate stuff that I should replace for a more mature style. 

Also, I donated a bit to charity in this past year, I need to keep that up. It needs to be part of my financial goals.

[cuddlyevil]

I decided that I want to go here for my 40th birthday. It's beautiful there and would be lovely in April/May.

[pantsoffdanceoff]

cuddlyevil - that looks amazing!

[cuddlyevil]

pantsoffdanceoff, I know. There was a show about great resorts on pbs years ago and they showed one of the resorts on Lake Louise and I was all "I have to go there!!". But stbx is not outdoorsy at all so he would've hated every minute of it, so I never suggested it. I want to stay at a place where I can ride horses or hike during the day, then clean up and have a lovely dinner, lather/rinse/repeat for a long weekend.

[onedayatatime]

Dec 15, 2014 8:54:22 GMT -5 pantsoffdanceoff said:

Dec 14, 2014 23:15:37 GMT -5 onedayatatime said:

I want to feel more confident and I think it starts with feeling like I am fully taking care of myself. Exercise, packing more lunches, full night of sleep

I want to take a big trip somewhere, and if I don't have anyone to travel with - so be it.

I want 2015 to be way better than 2014 and I am going to keep my attitude positive that it can happen!

I don't have anyone to travel with either. That's why I'm doing a tour.

I have been looking at tour groups, right now I am leaning towards G Adventures - what company are you looking at?

[wampuscat]

I want to get in better shape. I need to tone up (especially before bikini season).

I'm already saving up to go on a trip out of the country at some point in the next year.

I want to get more organized. My house is a wreck right now with working full time and taking care of a toddler full time. I have zero motivation and I need to do something about that.

[pantsoffdanceoff]

onedayatatime - I'm looking at Contiki Tours. I'll look at G Adventures too. There is also "Top Deck Tours".