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New Resolutions... Will There Be A New You In 2022

Can you believe another year has come and gone already? It is the first day of January 2022 and as we look forward to the new year, we often ask ourselves what we want for ourselves and our loved ones in this new year. With the pandemic still looming, I think health and well-being are at the top of most of our lists, but besides those two what else do you want for 2022?

Honestly, I have not made a New Year's resolution in years. I find them pointless, and a pre-destined failure of sorts. Don't get me wrong, I am all about changing for the better and being the best me I can be. I don't know, maybe it is the rebel in me, but I refuse to make January 1st of any year my pivotal point.

My day of instant epiphany, self-discipline, and yes, self-righteousness. Why any particular day to change, to do better, to be better? Procrastination maybe? Just a few more cheat days, weeks, or months if you start on the first of the year?

Personally, I am always working on losing weight, getting healthier, giving more, learning more, and striving to be a better wife, mother, and friend. Would I have more success if I made a New Year's resolution?  Not likely for me, but if it works for you go for it. I am currently in a highly motivated zone.

After I turned forty, I told myself that I would become the best version of myself yet. I am still a work in progress, but I have a few more years before my next big milestone. Hopefully, I will be a better version by my fiftieth birthday.

Here are the top resolutions people made for 2021. I am betting you will recognize yours.

  1. Focus On Improvement Of Your Health

  2. Prioritize Your Finances

  3. Pursue A Dream Or Aspiration

  4. Invest In Your Relationships

  5. Take Care Of Your Mental Health

  6. Live More Sustainably

  7. Disconnect From Your Phone/Devices

  8. Read More Books

  9. Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone

  10. Plan A Once In A Lifetime Trip

I think the 2021 list is a great place to start. The list encompasses all the things needed for having a happy and healthy life. The top resolutions on the list every year tend to be to lose weight and exercise more. After dealing with gyms being closed, being less social, and working from home for the last years, I think many could stand to move more.

What are your thoughts on making New Year's resolutions? Did you make a resolution? Do you always make resolutions? Statistics show 42% of people never make resolutions. Either way, I hope 2022 is your best year yet. 

"Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect." - Alan Cohen

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New Year, New Resolutions...Maybe? Will There Be A New You In 2018?

Honestly I have not made a New Year's resolution in years. I find them pointless, and a pre-destined failure of sorts. Don't get me wrong, I am all about changing for the better and being the best me I can be. I don't know, maybe it is the rebel in me, but I refuse to make January 1st of any year my pivotal point. My day of instant epiphany, self-discipline, and yes, self-righteousness. Why any particular day to change, to do better, to be better? Procrastination maybe? Just a few more cheat days, weeks, or months if you start on the first of the year?

Personally I am always working on losing weight, getting healthier, giving more, learning more, and striving to be a better wife, mother, and friend. Would I have more success if I made a New Year's resolution?  Not likely for me, but if it works for you go for it. I am currently in a highly motivated zone. After I turned forty, I told myself that I would become the best version of me yet. I am still a work in progress, but I have 10 years, right? Well 8 years now, but who's counting.

Here are the top resolutions people made for 2017. I am betting you will recognize yours.

  1. Lose Weight/Eat Healthy

  2. Self Improvement

  3. Better Financial Decisions

  4. Quit Smoking

  5. Do More Exciting Things

  6. Spend More Time With Family/Close Friends

  7. Work Out More

  8. Learn Something New On My Own

  9. Do More For Others

  10. Find The Love Of My Life

The resolutions list is the perfect starter to-do list for having a great life. Did you make a resolution? Do you always make resolutions? Statistics show 42% of people never make resolutions. Either way, I hope 2018 is your best year yet. 

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