As I type this, 2017 is just about 4 hours away, so it's time to make my New
Years Resolutions. Yes, plural. And in fact, there will be SEVEN of them. To be totally honest, I'll be happy if I
accomplish 4 of these. I'll aim for all
7, but I feel like the more Resolutions I make the more I'll accomplish.
1. Lose Weight
I've lost count on the number of different ways I've tried losing weight. But this time, there's no excuses. I'm cutting out sweets, sugary drinks, and eating anything in excess. I love to eat, but I'd love myself more if I was in better shape. As the weather warms up during the year, I also plan to work out more, possibly even get a gym membership.
2. Answer Phone Calls
Yes, I know, what a silly resolution. But I have a slight phobia of talking to strangers on the phone. Which is why I have never answered the phone from an unknown number. Funny thing is when I work customer service at my job, I answer the phone several times a day from people I don't know. But from now on I plan to answer it (unless I am driving, working, busy, etc.) I know, 9 times out of 10 it'll probably be a telemarketer or something else like that, but that one time out of 10 could be an opportunity of something I am missing out on.
3. Make progress in/towards a career
I think I've put this as a goal anytime I've made a list of goals to accomplish, but it bears repeating. I've been stuck where I am for years and it's time to change. Or at the very least get started or do something in addition (2nd job?). At some point this year I will figure out a secondary source of income or a career I want to pursue.
4. Seize an opportunity if it presents itself
This is pretty vague, but I've never been one to "seize" things. But I plan to change that about myself. Every time there is an opportunity for something productive, fun, or something that could better my life in any way, I will seize it.
5. Buy Less Stuff/Give Stuff Away
I've been accused by my friends of being a "hoarder". Yeah, I own a lot of crap, but one thing most people don't know about me is that I can get sentimental with certain objects. A souvenir I got at a gift shop one time I traveled. It's hard for me to give stuff away. But I'll do my best. There's the Buy Nothing project where people are more than happy to see cool things for free. There's also Goodwill/Value Village. There's a decent chance I might move this year, so I'll need to part with a lot of objects before moving if I do. Also, I need to watch my spending and only buy things I need, not what I want.
6. Learn an Instrument
This one I won't be too shocked if I don't end up completing it, but one thing I've always had on my bucket list is learning how to play an instrument. My top three instruments I'd want to learn to play would be piano, guitar, or ukulele. Probably guitar. If you didn't know already, I really enjoy singing and if I learned an instrument I could pair that with my voice and entertain people at get-togethers.
7. BE HAPPY! :)
This one is pretty simple and straightforward, but is definitely important. I plan to wake up each day with a smile on my face and not let little things bother me. Too often I get upset at things falling/breaking or my team losing, but being upset over those things that won't matter in 5, 10 years is utterly pointless. I plan to make 2017 the happiest year of my life. :)
I know that's a lot, especially for me, but like I said earlier if I accomplish more than half of these I'll be happy. Obviously if I accomplish #7 I'll be happy.... oy... well here's to a fantastic 2017!!!
1. Lose Weight
I've lost count on the number of different ways I've tried losing weight. But this time, there's no excuses. I'm cutting out sweets, sugary drinks, and eating anything in excess. I love to eat, but I'd love myself more if I was in better shape. As the weather warms up during the year, I also plan to work out more, possibly even get a gym membership.
2. Answer Phone Calls
Yes, I know, what a silly resolution. But I have a slight phobia of talking to strangers on the phone. Which is why I have never answered the phone from an unknown number. Funny thing is when I work customer service at my job, I answer the phone several times a day from people I don't know. But from now on I plan to answer it (unless I am driving, working, busy, etc.) I know, 9 times out of 10 it'll probably be a telemarketer or something else like that, but that one time out of 10 could be an opportunity of something I am missing out on.
3. Make progress in/towards a career
I think I've put this as a goal anytime I've made a list of goals to accomplish, but it bears repeating. I've been stuck where I am for years and it's time to change. Or at the very least get started or do something in addition (2nd job?). At some point this year I will figure out a secondary source of income or a career I want to pursue.
4. Seize an opportunity if it presents itself
This is pretty vague, but I've never been one to "seize" things. But I plan to change that about myself. Every time there is an opportunity for something productive, fun, or something that could better my life in any way, I will seize it.
5. Buy Less Stuff/Give Stuff Away
I've been accused by my friends of being a "hoarder". Yeah, I own a lot of crap, but one thing most people don't know about me is that I can get sentimental with certain objects. A souvenir I got at a gift shop one time I traveled. It's hard for me to give stuff away. But I'll do my best. There's the Buy Nothing project where people are more than happy to see cool things for free. There's also Goodwill/Value Village. There's a decent chance I might move this year, so I'll need to part with a lot of objects before moving if I do. Also, I need to watch my spending and only buy things I need, not what I want.
6. Learn an Instrument
This one I won't be too shocked if I don't end up completing it, but one thing I've always had on my bucket list is learning how to play an instrument. My top three instruments I'd want to learn to play would be piano, guitar, or ukulele. Probably guitar. If you didn't know already, I really enjoy singing and if I learned an instrument I could pair that with my voice and entertain people at get-togethers.
7. BE HAPPY! :)
This one is pretty simple and straightforward, but is definitely important. I plan to wake up each day with a smile on my face and not let little things bother me. Too often I get upset at things falling/breaking or my team losing, but being upset over those things that won't matter in 5, 10 years is utterly pointless. I plan to make 2017 the happiest year of my life. :)
I know that's a lot, especially for me, but like I said earlier if I accomplish more than half of these I'll be happy. Obviously if I accomplish #7 I'll be happy.... oy... well here's to a fantastic 2017!!!
