Resolution Suggestions

It’s the time of year for resolutions. Along with all the traditional ones, here’s a few to ponder. In 2016 I will…

• Learn the art of saying no, and meaning it, graciously
• Not waste time worrying or moaning about stuff I have no control over
• Remember everything you see depends on how you look at it.
• Perfect the art of being a great listener
• Appreciate the people in my life who bring out the best in me
• Prioritise making memories over accumulating ‘stuff.’
• Develop confidence in my own abilities
• Laugh as often and heartily as I can
• Live my life according to my expectations, tastes, hopes and dreams
• Rely on myself for joy
• Not hold grudges
• Go out of my way to brighten someone’s day
• Remember that despite all appearances, I have absolutely no idea what’s happening behind other people’s doors.
• Acknowledge it’s not always someone else’s fault. Sometimes I have to look in the mirror.
• I can disagree with someone’s opinions and beliefs, but it doesn’t make them wrong.
• Accept that friendships change over time. Sometimes they have an expiration date, and that’s OK.
• Not romanticise how good it ‘used to be’ or fantasise about how good it ‘might be’ in the future. I will savour how good it is right now
• Do the right thing, even if it’s uncomfortable and inconvenient.
• Be brave and have the tough conversation. It is ultimately better than living with the energy-sapping misery of resentment or misunderstanding.
• Remember that a good night’s sleep is a gift from the heavens and can change everything.
• Stop worrying about what everyone else thinks.
• Accept, embrace and celebrate change.
• Take one day at a time, one step at a time. I will break down challenges into small, do-able chunks. It will all get done.
• Take a risk and seize the opportunity, because it may not present itself again.