New Year Resolutions

I’ve never been much for New Year resolutions.  This is mainly because I’ve either seen them be things that flop or overly relied on.  In the flop category, you have things like massive weight loss.  In the overly relied on category, you have people who say things like, “You know what? It’s a new year, and this is a new me.”  New Year’s diet resolutions usually crash and burn, and no one’s life changes based on a 10-second countdown.

Still, I’ve come to find New Year’s as a time to set realistic goals.  Last New Year, I committed to this blog, began creating it, and went forth with my thoughts on the abstract and concrete.  I’ve heard of someone else saying they will not return missed calls to people who don’t leave voicemails–if it’s important enough, they’ll leave a message.  This New Year, one of the things I’m considering is beginning Christmas savings early on so I’m not as reliant on those last few paychecks to take care of all my gift-buying. 

What are some realistic goals you want to set for yourself this New Year? Oh, and maybe it is massive weight loss or some different life decisions you need. Just don’t expect these things to happen overnight.

Happy New Year!