Do YOU believe in New Year’s Resolutions? I DO!!

Why not visit my most recent 2011-2012 blog that show you how to set effective New Years Resolutions that WILL WORK

I always set New Year’s resolutions. The difference for me is in recent years they have been short, simple, easy to achieve, and I leave them written on the write on-wipe off notice board above my computer ALL YEAR!

My 2010 resolutions were:

Laugh once each day!

Be more decisive!

I usually make my new year’s resolutions something I need reminding to do, something I don’t do enough, or something I need to learn to do more. With this in mind:

My 2011 resolutions are:

Spend more time with my husband

Always remember to look at the BIGGER picture

Why these? Because, I confess that sometimes I do spend a lot of time training and not a lot relaxing, so I need to remember that more, and hubby gets ‘left out’ some times, unintentionally I guarantee you. Also, my big problem is when I come upon an obstacle, I tend to think ‘catastrophe’ rather than remembering there is more to everything than what is happening in just that moment.

You think it’s a waste of time? Don’t know where to start? I surfed the net and found a selection of ‘popular’ New Year’s resolutions. A selection of the best (in my opinion!) is here:

1.     Learn something new

2.     Manage weight

3.     Save money

4.     Get into shape – one of the top 3 most popular new year’s resolutions people fail to keep!

5.     Read a new book a month

6.     Eat more fruits and vegetables every day. Make it a goal to add at least three

7.     Join a health club and go at least 3 times a week

8.     Build muscle. Remember, each pound of muscle burns an extra 40 calories a day while at rest!

9.     Take the stairs instead of the elevator

10.  Park further away

11.  Cycle to work / walk to work

12.  Get at least 8 hours of sleep each night

13.  Limit your sugar and fatty food intake

14.  Take a few vacations and weekend trips

15.  Take up a new hobby

16.  Take time for yourself

17.  Smile more often (it really is contagious)

18.  Have spa days

19.  Recycle more

20.  Be a more attentive parent, spouse, or friend

21.  Spend more time with your loved ones

22.  Make people laugh

23.  Bond with a family member that you don't see often

24.  Have family night at least once a week

25.  Have date night with your partner or spouse at least once a week

Tips for making resolutions:

1. Gather support from everyone around you.

2. Set realistic goals.

3. Keep it simple.

4. Distance yourself from places where temptation exists.

5. Focus on the rewards, not the punishment.

6. Set a target date.

7. Develop a plan.

8. Take the first step.

IF GETTING INTO SHAPE IS ONE OF YOUR RESOLUTIONS then read these: (some may require flash player)

http://www.melanieryding.co.uk/#/exercise-getting-started/4542940021 for simple ideas to get started from scratch with exercise

http://melanieryding.blogspot.com/2010/12/what-is-3-2-1-diet.html an easy non counting way to lose weight (I still follow this plan)

http://www.melanieryding.co.uk/#/easy-core-training-at-home/4543153895 easy ways to do core training at home

http://www.melanieryding.co.uk/#/30-no-excuses-home-exercises/4546871346 30 no excuses home exercises (web version)

http://melanieryding.blogspot.com/2010/12/30-no-excuses-home-exercises-for.html 30 no excuses home exercises (mobile friendly version)

http://melanieryding.blogspot.com/2010/11/resistance-workout-at-home.html resistance work from home (mobile friendly version)

http://www.melanieryding.co.uk/#/articles-home-page/4546649014 more articles that may be of interest

Becky White’s blog is worth a read if you need help with planning New Year’s resolutions: http://www.onesixeightfitness.com/blog/6-steps-achieving-your-new-year-fitness-resolutions

So, now you can tell me, what will your new year’s resolution be?