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New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions
 
Okay, time for those New Year’s resolutions.  If you’re like me your list is written on a scroll.  The problem with these lists is that they point out what we feel is WRONG or LACKING and what we want to CHANGE about ourselves.
Trust me, once I get started, I can find a whole lot of things wrong with me.  I end up beating myself up!
 
I think we should change the rules in 2008.  Instead of writing about those things we want to change, how about we list what we’re doing RIGHT!  Just think what a list like that is going to do to that little voice in your head that finds one reason after another to criticize you. 
 
I know that, despite my flaws, I can find SOMETHING really good about myself.  Something I don’t want to change.  I’m going to concentrate on that in 2008 instead of going on a fault-finding mission.
 
Really, can you think of a better way to start a brand new year than giving yourself a big hug for all the great things you do?
 
 
 

3 Responses to “New Year’s Resolutions”

  1. Ruby Says:

    Way to go! Give yourself a big hug from me…….throw all those negative thoughts and feelings out the door and only let the good ones in all year!

  2. Amy Says:

    Great Idea, Hughes! Start with the positive and ignore the mental critic!

  3. Brandy Says:

    My favorite suggestion for this New Year! Thanks!

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