We all make New Year's Resolutions but in past years my resolutions have always fallen by the wayside. So this year I am sharing my plan. I have come up with 5 rules to be done daily throughout 2023. I know that sounds daunting but actually these are simple rules that I should be following daily but don't. And so, my New Year's resolutions for 2023 are:
1. Take my medication and Vitamin D daily
2. Read a passage from the Bible each night
3. No book or journal buying in 2023 - I know this is going to be a tough one but I already have enough reading matter for several years and there is always the library.
4. Housework Monday - Friday - If we do about a half hour of cleaning Monday through Friday it doesn't build up and become so overwhelming.
5. No eating after 8:00 pm except tea or coffee
To remember to do these rules each day I have started a journal in which each morning I will write down the 5 rules with a little box next to each. Then in the evening I will put a check mark next to each of the 5 rules I followed. I will also write about how the day went and did I follow the 5 rules and if I didn't follow a particular rule, why not? It's a to do list when you think about it and a day planner will work as well. But it's a way each day for me to hold myself accountable.
I wish everyone a very Happy and Healthy New Year!
Yeah I can never remember to take Vitamin D. argh. It's good to write things down. No book buying is a good one. I usually go thru the library to get books but sometimes I slip for the $1.99 specials on Amazon. I hope you succeed & have a happy start to 2023!
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy to forget our resolutions if we don't keep a day planner or journal where we track your progress. I'm hoping this year will be better. And I hope you also have a Very Happy New Year!
Delete(Sigh, my comments seem to be disappearing again.) But I like your simple rules; I have to write things down or else I don't get them done. Good luck with all your rules this year! :D
ReplyDeleteHi Lark, I have problems too posting my comments. I figured I had to keep the rules simple because too many rules or rules too difficult to do daily I will never do and writing each day really helps.
ReplyDeleteI haven't done New Year's resolutions in years, because it never worked, but I admire you for doing it and you have some really good ones.
ReplyDeleteI take Vitamin D everyday and it is very important. No eating after 8:00 would be a good one for me too.
I think the journal with a checklist every day, and the notes that you will add, will keep you mindful of your goals.
Hi Tracy, I know what you mean about New Year's resolutions. One starts out enthusiastic but hard to maintain. I came up with 5 this year hoping they are simple enough to do daily. Agree, Vitamin D is important.
DeleteAll the best in the New Year