It’s that time of year again. You have a fresh calendar in front of you and the coming year is simply glistening with possibility. Yup, in 2008 you will finally lose ten pounds—heck, make that 15. This time you will do it. (Read on for my fail-proof resolution plan for 2008.)
And, while you are making resolutions, you’re going to organize your life…and your closet too (because you’ve bought two books on the subject, last year, and after you lose all that weight you’ll need room to store your fab new wardrobe of skinny clothes.) You are going to get a firm grip on your finances (you saw Suze Orman on Oprah and she made it sound so easy.) And start exercising. Oh, and you will get more sleep. Eat better too, because your health is top priority. Hey, while you’re making a list, add that in there too—get healthier. Might as well. The coming year is packed full of promise.
But, it never fails. The ball has barely dropped and you’ve already broken one resolution. Over the next week, two more. Then by February 1st the last remaining resolutions wither into nothingness. Oh well, there is always next year, right?
But, 2008 will be different for me. I plan to achieve every resolution I make. How? By aiming low….or as I call it, simplifying my life.
So here are my 2008 resolutions for the new year:
I will save loads of money—by not losing weight and not having to buy an entire new wardrobe.
I will sleep more—by not exercising every morning.
I will become more organized—by freeing up cupboard space by buying lunch everyday instead of making it. Restaurant food always tastes better anyway.
I will worry less about resolutions and lists—and laugh more (thereby removing a good amount of stress from my life.)
So there you have it, my failsafe plan: aim low, simplify, and be happy.
Isn’t that what you want most out of life anyway?
