It’s been a little over a month since I made my New Year’s Resolutions public here in the Families.com Health Blog.
Here’s a quick recap of how I wanted to change my life in 2009 and beyond:
- Use the exercise room at least once per week.
- Be more diligent about dusting and vacuuming.
- Make time for my fiction writing.
- Be kinder to myself.
So far, I haven’t done so well with the workout resolution. I only used the gym ONCE in January, as opposed to once per week. One obstacle I’ve run into is my schedule. I don’t have a regular schedule — every week is different between my work at the cats-only boarding place and my freelance writing. So it’s hard to pick just one day that will always be workout day.
The other problem is that I find working out kind of boring. Even with a TV in the gym, I get antsy and want to cut my workouts short. Maybe next time I’ll try bringing a book or an audiobook.
I’ve done a little better with the other three resolutions. Rather than declare one day to be Chore Day, I do a little bit more times during the week so the work isn’t quite so overwhelming. In the writing department, I managed to make time for stories every other day or so. I’m definitely going to try to keep that resolution going strong!
As for being kind to myself? Some days are easier than others… but I think that just about everybody has that problem. I’m also fortunate to have good friends who can tell when I’m beating myself up, and are happy to help turn my attention elsewhere.
Did you start 2009 with resolutions? Have you stuck with them? Lots of New Year’s Resolutions end up ditched by the end of January, so if you’re still making the attempt, I applaud you!