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At this time of year newspaper and magazines publish articles about New Year's resolutions. These articles are puzzling to me because I do not make resolutions. I do not even attend New Year's parties. Instead, my husband I stay home, watch television for a while, and toast the coming year with a glass of wine.Resolutions and goals are the same to me. My goals, or resolutions, are not end-of-year decisions, they are year-round decisions. After I have reached a goal I set a new one. To get a better understanding of New Year's resolutions I read some articles on the Internet. Economist Rebecca A. Morgan, Founder and President of Fulcrum ConsultingWorks, sees New Year's resolutions from a financial perspective.New Year's resolutions are "known more for being broken than being kept," Morgan comments. She thinks the New Year gives us a chance to take stock of our lives, identify the business improvements we need to make, and work on them. Megan thinks we need to assess our resolutions and "stick [with them] through difficult stretches."Clinical psychologist Pauline Wallin, PhD sees New Year's resolutions from a health perspective. Before we make any resolutions Wallin says we have to examine our motivation for change. Do we want to control our eating, exercise more, or make other health changes? Wallin says we need to accept the responsibilities that come with change, redefine our physical sensations of discomfort, make tasks non-negotiable, and accept imperfection.There is no time like the present to make New Year's resolutions. "Do it now," advises Wallin, "because if you are waiting for a better time your resolutions will not happen""Making New Year's Resolutions Count" on http://www.mygoals.com begins with the idea of choosing the right resolutions for the right reasons. We have to think about what we want and be realistic about achieving our goals. According to this Web site we should write down our goals, look in the mirror, and read them aloud. The next steps: making a plan, sticking with it, being flexible, and modifying our goals.These articles made me re-think New Year's resolutions and I decided to make some this year. My resolutions (goals) come from family, writing, and experience. The goals are few, but each one is important to me.1. I will spend more time with family members.2. I will be the best grandma I can possibly be.3. I will try something totally new this year.4. I will become better informed on financial matters and tax laws.5. I will continue to take responsibility for my health.6. I will give my articles and books to groups that will benefit from them and expect nothing in return.7. I will continue to give back to a community that has given much to me.8. I will treasure every moment, especially the ones I spend with my dear husband.Copyright 2006 by Harriet Hodgson
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Harriet Hodgson has been a freelance nonfiction writer for 28 years. She is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and the Association for Death Education and Counseling. Her 24th book, "Smiling Through Your Tears: Anticipating Grief," written with Lois Krahn, MD is available from www.amazon.com. A five-star review of the book is posted on Amazon. You will find another review on the American Hospice Foundation Web site under the "School Corner" heading.
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