Ponderings (January 2007) - “RESOLUTION”

According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary …

Resolution is “… the act or process of resolving; … firmness of resolve; … a formal expression of opinion, will or intent …”

Sharing my thoughts …

January, the start of a new year and a time when many of us make resolutions.  My resolutions for 2007 focus on creating and maintaining healthier habits.  I resolve to exercise, practice yoga, meditate, drink 5-8 glasses of water a day and cut back on sweets.  I admit I’ve had greater success with exercise and yoga than the other three resolutions.  But, I haven’t given up!  The key for me is to celebrate my progress, observe, without judgment and criticism, what happened to my resolve, get a good nights rest, and start over the next day.  I’ve found that “beating myself up” over broken resolutions never works!  Does it ever work for you?

Questions to ponder …

  1. What resolutions did you make for 2007?
  2. What impact do your resolutions have on your life?
  3. What actions have you taken regarding your resolutions?
  4. How can you maintain your resolve during challenging times?
  5. How successful have you been regarding previous resolutions?
  6. Is there a pattern in the resolutions you’ve made over the years?
  7. What is your main reason for creating or not creating resolutions?
  8. How do you feel and respond when you don’t keep your resolutions?
  9. How can you remind yourself to celebrate the progress you’ve made?
  10. What have you learned about yourself through the making of your resolutions?

Related quotes …

The reason of a resolution is more to be considered than the resolution itself.  [Sir John Holt]

Making resolutions is a cleansing ritual or self-assessment and repentance that demands personal honesty and, ultimately, reinforces humility.  Breaking them is part of the cycle.  [Eric Zorn]

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.  [Abraham Lincoln]

We have more ability than will power, and it is often an excuse to ourselves that we imagine that things are impossible.  [Francois de La Rochefoucauld] 

A good resolution is like an old horse, which is often saddled but rarely ridden.  [Mexican Proverb]