New Year's Resolutions

It's that time again, folks.  New Year's Eve is approaching and we're all talking about the resolutions we're making.  Among the top ten resolutions people make according to the International Business Times are losing weight, quitting smoking, managing their finances better, learning something new, and enjoying life.

Sound familiar?  Why does it seem like we all make the same resolutions year after year?  We look forward to a new year, a fresh start, and a positive outlook.  Then about halfway through January (or February for the stronger among us) we lose our steam and ditch those resolutions.  Why?  What happens to all those good intentions?

Apparently, we make too many resolutions, some of which may not be realistic, and then don't come up with an organized plan to follow through with them.  Kendra Cherry, a psychology expert, advises people to pick one resolution to focus on and to start with small steps so the odds of keeping and achieving that resolution increase.  It's also important to get support from friends and family so that it's easier to reach the goal you've set for yourself.  And if you have some setbacks, don't let them keep you down; just get up, dust yourself off, and keep on going.

So, good luck to everyone on following through with his or her resolutions!  You can do it!  And a safe and Happy New Year to all!

As for myself, my resolution is not to make resolutions.

Looking forward to a new year on the perch!