The Resolution

A promise or a declaration?

Interesting idea that we start the year afresh with a long list of ideals, that seldom stay fresh until February, and yet we do it every year, millions of us, all over the world. It is a bit like every Monday when you decide to start a diet or stop smoking or whatever…So New Years Day is the BIG MONDAY. (Even though it is a Tuesday this year!)

Generally it seems we (as in the world) pledge:-
To stop smoking/drinking/ eating to excess,
To start exercising/be nice to others/save/spend more time with friends,
To tackle our debt/phobias/housework,
To get a new job/better education and cut stress-everywhere.

How will we be less stressed when we pile on the pressure with unrealistic expectations of our own behaviour? It is bad enough to have unrealistic expectations of our families/bosses/environment/lottery chances, but to set ourselves up with a shopping list of perfection?

Even the government keeps tabs on these resolutions
http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/New_Years_Resolutions.shtml
And if you think it is just the Yanks...
http://www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistant-new-year.htm

So what will mine be?

Well I have thought long and hard, 2 minutes actually, probably 2 minutes longer than they are worth but here goes.

2008 is the year I will get published!
2008 is the year I will accumulate another 90 OU pass points!
2008 is the year I will fight back. I.E. will not take any more shit, shenanigans or crap from anyone-especially employers!
2008 is the year I believe in me!
2008 is the year I will keep 4 resolutions!

By the way the usual 10 are all ‘givens’ as everyone has them as stocking fillers!!

So may your journey into 2008 be with friends and family, may you be happy and healthy and above all be content.