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2011 Resolutions

I never really make new year’s resolutions simply because they’re hard to keep; everything usually goes okay, up until the end of January. By then, I start giving up, realizing I can’t keep it up for much longer. This year I’m suddenly inspired to try a bit harder, seeing how much I’ve changed (for the better) last 2010. It wasn’t too hard to think up this list, as I’ve already been making a few personal promises to myself these past few months.

Give myself a break

Avoid expecting the impossible: Though this isn’t always the case, I often set high standards for myself. Of course, this isn’t actually a bad thing, though it has the tendency to get a bit out of hand. There are times when I fail to reach the goals I’ve set for myself. Sometimes, it’s because of time constraints or lack of resources, but I need to understand that there will be times when it really is just me. The fact is, I can’t expect myself do everything, at least not by myself. Some things are just beyond my capabilities, and that’s something I need to learn to deal with.

Breathe: As most of you have probably read from my previous blogs, school has been extra stressful for me and my batchmates this year (as if it wasn’t stressful enough already). Though I did manage to get through it all without sacrificing my report card grades too much (I hope), I frequently found myself fighting to stop the stress from getting to my head – a fight I didn’t always manage to win. We all need breaks. Sometimes, I just need to relax.

Put more effort into my blog posts

“Quality over quantity”: This is a saying I consistently tell myself and others to apply to their daily lives, but, to be honest, I haven’t been walking the walk. I constantly find myself blogging just for the sake of putting a post out there, and the results are terrible. I’ll write if and only when I feel like it.

Don’t waste inspiration: There are days when I’m so inspired that I can write an entire post in one sitting with no problem at all, but, most of the time, I’m not so fortunate. It’s not everyday that I can find the motivation to write a good blog post or manage to put my ideas into words. Take my last post, for example: obviously very inspired, yet it ended up being nothing but a huge mess. If I only took the time to look over the post and edit it, it could be a completely different post.

Find time for other things

Read more books: I’ve already said this time and time again, but I’ll say it once more – I don’t read as much as I used to. I just never have time for books anymore. I’ve been trying to get back to reading for a such a long time already, but I always get interrupted mid-book. I’m pretty sure I’m less than halfway through about 4 books as a result of all my failed attempts to rekindle this old passion of mine.

Do something “active”: I never was (and never will be) a sporty person. I don’t watch any sports. I don’t play any sports. I just guess I don’t like sports. If you look at my hobbies – singing, blogging, coding, photoshopping – none of them require much movement. I barely even leave my house (or even leave my desk, for that matter). It’s not like that’s ever bothered me before, but, lately, I’ve been feeling a bit…old. The constant sounds of my bones cracking and my recurring carpal tunnel syndrome are probably due to all the time I spend in front of the computer instead of exercising something other than my fingers.

Aside from those already mentioned, I also really need to work on closing my blog posts properly. I never have been good with endings. Anyway, I hope all of us will find it in ourselves to make 2011 the year all of us want it to be! God bless and happy new year, everyone!

I hope you have a lovely new year! <3 My "resolutions" are not really resolutions but little goals I just set for myself. I make little goals every day, and though I don't see new year as an excuse to make resolutions and things, I like having a fresh start. I'm making monthly goals this year instead.

One of mine is the same as yours – reading. All I read are blogs and really silly articles online. I need to pick up a real book again; all I get inspired to read are books that I've already read. Just now, before I read your post, I read a chapter of a book. It made me feel good getting into it again; I used to read many books a week!

I'm not active either and I doubt I will ever be a sporty person. I love to take walks in the parks and through forests and things. That's my kind of exercise – just walking. Though I do like the occasional set of sit-ups every morning.

We all need a good break and I'm glad it's something you included as a large point. I didn't include that in the goals list I made for myself this month… but at least there's a little less computer-y stuff on it! XD

*hugs* I hope you have a fantastic start to the year in January. Just blog whenever you feel like it – that's how it should be. I feel like it's such a habit to blog every two days like I do now, that I almost always just happen to have something to talk about anyway!

Oh that's a shame that fireworks aren't allowed. :( You should be able to see some on television though, like from around the world? :/

Yeah, I don't see new year as an excuse to make resolutions haha. It's something I see as an ongoing thing, to make goals for oneself.

I give all my gadgets names too! I even made a page for it on my website. /nerd :P I have a Toshiba too; the model's discontinued even though I only bought it in 2009. I call him Fin. And I named my cameras, record player and phone too. x_x :P

Comment by Georgina • January 2, 2011 • 10:49 am

Last year several of my resolutions were almost impossible to reach. I’ve set goals this year that I’m capable of achieving this time.

I’m the same as you when it comes to reading and being active. I’m not reading as much as I used to. My parents are even telling me that I’ve become lazy with my reading. I just finished one book last week, and it was the first book I’ve read for personal interest instead of school requirements in several months. It’s really sad.

I’ve been spending way too much time on the computer. I think my eyesight has gotten worse and my muscles are becoming flabby. :P I need to exercise more and do other non-sitting activities.

Comment by Nugget • January 3, 2011 • 3:27 am

Happy new year! I hope you have a wonderful year with you, your family and friends. :D

I have trouble keeping up with my resolutions too, so I always try to keep them simple and easy. This year my resolution is to just be more outgoing and whatnot. I try to improve the way I act every year too.

I tend to have really high expectations too, and I am always disappointed too. I try to lower but expectations but it’s so hard. XD

I get stressed too. Towards the end of last semester, I actually didn’t get stressed as much because I forced myself not to.

Reading books? Meh, I’m so bad about reading books. I am VERY picky about what books I read! I really need to start reading more, so I can expand my vocabulary. :P

Oh that is good. ;D 2010 went by so freaking quick. It was unbelievable! I know, so many people said that 2010 was horrible…like I wonder why though. :o

It was actually fun. :) I’m not looking forward to school now though. :S LOL, really? Why? New Year’s would be boring without fire works; I saw some in the distance.

Comment by Anna • January 3, 2011 • 3:30 am

Your last post may have not been “perfect” by your standards but it was absolutely perfect because it was spontaneous and it came from your heart. Happy new year! :D

Clarisse

Thank you :)

Comment by dmp • January 3, 2011 • 11:05 am

Your resolutions are very similar to mine, particularly the first few…although I don’t exactly make “resolutions.” I feel like if I write down a specific goal, I’m more likely to fail because I’ll end up trying to hard. Instead, I’m just going to try to catch myself doing things I’d like to correct and, well, correct them.

Ha, I tell myself to start being active every year. I admire anyone who can actually achieve that goal. I’ve finally come to the realization that I’m not sporty, and that’s okay. As long as I watch what I eat and at least put in effort during gym class, I’ll be fine, and you will too. :) Good luck with all your resolutions!

Comment by Gabi • January 3, 2011 • 2:00 pm

Late comment reply, sorry! Thank you <3 It is a blessing and I just have to remind myself of that sometimes when it gets tough I think. :)

I have most of the same resolutions haha but I didn't formally set any, really. I kind of just have things I'd like to do in my head. I think if I wrote them down I might actually follow through on them.

I also abruptly end my blog posts without actually closing it. I have no idea why, but I can't think of something to say at the end. That should be one of my resolutions haha.

Comment by Kendra • January 8, 2011 • 8:55 am

These are really good resoltuions. I hope you stick to them! I never stick to mine, I know that for a fact. I wish I would. Your resoltions have somewhat inspired me to work harder! Thanks so much.

I need to read more books too, I’ve recently got my libary card but I never go there cause I’m too lazy. I guess it’s time to get up and do something productive!

Comment by Pauline • January 22, 2011 • 6:41 pm

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