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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-04-07....New Year's Resolutions
January 4, 2006
| Dolly Howard
Posted on 01/04/2007 6:37:50 AM PST by DollyCali
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Is there ever more written with hope & more broken quickly with regret than the yearly New Years Resolutions?
The most common types of resolutions include: weight loss, appearance improvement, bad habit elimination/reduction; human relations improvement.
It is said that 95 percent of the people will break one or more resolutions within the first week & will be discouraged & chuck the whole idea shortly thereafter.
It is not too late to do this for this.. but here are a few practical guidelines to hopefully result in smiles & success rather than disappointment & tears.
Be realistic & put time frames in your resolutions. Make things manageable & measurable. If you break one.. DONT give up. We are human. We will fail. We can persevere. At the end of the day look with pride at all you DID keep, not negatively dwelling on the one you blew. Keep your list posted several key places in your home. Carry a copy with you. Find a buddy who is doing resolutions & share your list so you can encourage each other. One line (here at Finest?) is great. After one month be SMART & rework the list. The goal is a better/happier you.. NOT being a slave to something that is problematic.
NOT: I resolve to lose 100 pounds. RATHER: I resolve to lose 100 pounds in next 18 months & will lose 6 pounds a month to accomplish this.
NOT: I will eat healthier RATHER: I will reduce red meat intake to 4- 3 oz portions a week; I will include 3 servings of vegetables a day in my meals; I will have small deserts & only 2 a week. I will incorporate & follow the Macrobiotic; Mediterranean; and Fit For Life Diet daily into my meals
NOT: I will drink alcohol less RATHER: I will limit my drinks to ____glasses of wine/whatever; ____times a week.
NOT: I will improve my speaking skills RATHER: I will sign up for an adult speech/debate class or I will register & become active in the Local Toastmasters organization this spring
NOT: I will be nicer to people RATHER: I will control my temper with __________method. I will count to 25 silently ANY time I am tempted to say something unkind or in anger. I will avoid people who trigger bad reactions in me
NOT: I will get married this year RATHER: I will work on being the kind of person that is lovable. I will identify & correct patterns/habits/appearances that are offensive to others. I will involve myself in activities that draw quality people into my life.
NOT: I will read more this year RATHER: I will read ONE fiction and ONE non fiction book each month.
NOT: I will watch less TV this year RATHER: I will limit my TV watching to 6 hours a week. I will NOT watch any news regularly, instead I will use the Internet/Free Republic to learn what is going on.
NOT: I will spend less time at Free Republic RATHER: I will focus on _____types of threads at FR & spend NO more than ____ hours a day/__________ a week, unless there is a major news event & in that case will double the amount.
NOT: I will be more religious this year RATHER: I will have a quiet time each day before breakfast; I will read my holy scripture in a programmed study for ½ hour a day; I will memorize one Bible verse a day; I will play upbeat Christian music when I do dishes; I will daily after quiet time make a list of Do good things for the day.
NOT: I will look better this year RATHER: I will exercise 20 minutes daily for toning, strength; shapeliness; I will daily use a GOOD program of skin care for my face; I will give myself or get a professional manicure/pedicure twice a month.
NOT: I will accomplish my dreams RATHER: I will work one hour a day minimum on the books I am writing; I will find a financial sponsor for the ____project I envision
NOT: I will get organized RATHER: I will simplify my life by spending ONE hour daily to remove clutter from my home. I will throw those things out immediately or give to a charitable organization; I will spend____ a day organizing my photographs (or) Having better order in my kitchen (or) reworking my workshop/studio/yard
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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: diet; newyear; newyearsresolutions; weightloss
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posted on
01/04/2007 6:37:55 AM PST
by
DollyCali
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posted on
01/04/2007 6:40:34 AM PST
by
Jedi Master Pikachu
( WND, NewsMax, and Townhall.com are not valid news sources.)
To: DollyCali
I resolve to never reply to any post unless treated with the utmost of respect.
To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; Aquamarine; The Mayor; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; deadhead; ...
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posted on
01/04/2007 6:47:40 AM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: period end of story
Good one.. AND.. your profile page quickly answered question if you were a guy or gal (Unless you REALLY like rainbows)
Lol
welcome to the Finest! A friendly, NO FIGHTING, thread where we DO respect our friends who visit & chat.
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posted on
01/04/2007 6:50:45 AM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: DollyCali
If I don't make em..I can't break em..LOL
Thanks for the pretty thread..Good advice!
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posted on
01/04/2007 6:53:05 AM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: DollyCali; MEG33
Awwww Meg......;)
LOL
I think I will keep mine private at the moment.Thanks Dolly
for the suggestions of how to be specific when writing goals.This thread was a great idea.
Just one thing tho...I refuse to spend LESS time with my FRiends here on FR ;)
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posted on
01/04/2007 7:03:16 AM PST
by
stopem
(God Bless the U.S.A the Troops who protect her, and their Commander In Chief !)
To: MEG33; dutchess; Billie; GodBlessUSA; Aquamarine; The Mayor; LUV W; JustAmy; Mama_Bear
Good morning Meg, sistahs, Rus...
This thread was a "little surprise" for even me!
I overslept...usually get up between 4 & 6 each morning. But today it was 7:30. But I figured, that is okay. I can get this thread up - the JH2 threads are a breeze. (I guess I still have a sleep deficit from weekend of R & R.)
Had seen the JH2 note in my FReep Mail.. figuring it was the essay.. WRONG..Instead a "dear dolly" -no essay this week.....normally I can punch a JH2 out in one hour.. well..there was nothing to punch out & nothing in my just waking up brain..semi-panic
well, we do our best.. figured a rerun of Lance or Star Wars would NOT go over too well!!!
Must go to tackle the day now.. will check in when I can - but what I wrote does incorporate much of what I have as my resolutions.
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posted on
01/04/2007 7:03:19 AM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: DollyCali
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posted on
01/04/2007 7:06:54 AM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: Mrs.Nooseman; AZamericonnie; SevenofNine; Kathy in Alaska; MS.BEHAVIN; Brad's Gramma; tomkow6; ...
The Canteen had two resolutions threads this week...I have not had time to visit, but if I know the great participants, they will be full of humor, graphics & wisdom!!!!
Here are the two links:
Resolutions Part 1 Mrs. Nooseman, poster
Resolutions Part 2 AZamericonnie, poster
well OF COURSE, you can STEAL borrow some of the good stuff for here...lol!
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posted on
01/04/2007 7:12:03 AM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: MEG33
great table & wow..on the link. Thanks!!!
have to feed mom & pets now.. The pets particularly are letting me know they are hungry!!!
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posted on
01/04/2007 7:12:59 AM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: DollyCali
Happy New Year, Dolly. I could probably keep most of those except the last. After all these years, and I've had plenty of them, I'm more disorganized every day. May all Freepers have a safe, blessed, and Happy New Year.
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posted on
01/04/2007 7:17:16 AM PST
by
Texagirl4W
(Jesus came to forgive sin, not to accept sin.)
To: DollyCali
You are the Best....reasonable resolutions on the fly. No one would know you didn't have this thread planned for days. You're hired!!
To: DollyCali; The Mayor; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Billie; Allegra; lonestar; ...
I Resolve To "Post" More Flowers.....LOL!
~Good Morning To The Finest~
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posted on
01/04/2007 7:47:40 AM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...
January 4, 2007
Our Dwelling Place
READ:
Genesis 12:1-8By faith Abraham obeyed . . . . And he went out, not knowing where he was going. Hebrews 11:8
When Abraham was 75 years old, God called him to leave the land of his father. And so, advanced in years, he departed for the land of Canaan. He was rootless, homeless, "not knowing where he was going" (Heb. 11:8). That was the story of Abrahams life.
Age brings change and uncertainty. It means transition from a familiar past to an uncertain future. It can mean movement from a family home to a smaller place, to a daughters home, to a retirement village, to a nursing homethe "final resort." Like Abraham, some of us make our way from one location to another, always traveling and not knowing where were going.
Yet we can be at home in any dwelling, for our safekeeping lies not in the place where we live but in God Himself. We can dwell "in the secret place of the Most High" and "abide under the shadow of the Almighty" (Ps. 91:1). There, in His presence, under His wings, we find refuge (v.4). The eternal God becomes our dwelling place (v.9).
Though our dwelling place here on earth may be uncertain, God will be our companion and friend until our traveling days are over and we reach our hearts true homeheaven. Until that day, lets shed the light of Gods lovingkindness on other travelers.
Someday my earthly house will fall
I cannot tell how soon twill be;
But this I knowmy All in All
Has now a place in heaven for me. Crosby
For the Christian, heaven is spelled H-O-M-E.
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posted on
01/04/2007 7:59:17 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
To: The Mayor
Amen! Wonderful lesson, Mayor..Thank you for our Daily Bread.
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posted on
01/04/2007 8:01:36 AM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: DollyCali
Great job and idea Dolly!
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posted on
01/04/2007 8:01:48 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
To: MEG33
I said the same thing after I read it Meg.. : )
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posted on
01/04/2007 8:03:10 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
To: The Mayor
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posted on
01/04/2007 8:05:13 AM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: MEG33
Good one Meg, keep'em coming, you do post some gorgeous ones!
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posted on
01/04/2007 8:13:05 AM PST
by
stopem
(God Bless the U.S.A the Troops who protect her, and their Commander In Chief !)
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