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Susan_Davis posted:
Remember the promises you made to yourself on January 1? It's pretty typical to start backsliding right about now.

If you need to get re-inspired, the January/February issue of WebMD the Magazine has a great article on small (think "do-able") steps you can take to help your body, skin, mind, and health in 2012.

I was especially inspired by the "be kind" suggestion that we all do one nice thing for ourselves every day, so I'm trying to plan things like a yoga class, a short walk, or a phone call to a good friend every day to take care of myself.

How are your resolutions coming along? And what inspired you in the article?
3 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:How are you doing with your resolutions?Remember the promises you made to yourself on January 1? It's pretty typical to start backsliding right about now. <br /> <br />If you need to get re-inspired, the January/February issue of <i>WebMD the Magazine </i>has a great article on <a href="http://women.webmd.com/features/20-new-years-resolutions-you-can-really-keep">small (think "do-able") steps</a> you can take to help your body, skin, mind, and health in 2012.<br /> <br />I was especially inspired by the "be kind" suggestion that we all do one nice thing for ourselves every day, so I'm trying to plan things like a yoga class, a short walk, or a phone call to a good friend every day to take care of myself.<br /> <br />How are your resolutions coming along? And what inspired you in the article?
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Colleen Paretty responded:
I like the "kindness" tip too -- to oneself and to others. It's so easy to lose sight of the power of receiving and giving kindness in the hurley-burley of daily life. Great resolution for all year long!

I also like the reminder to get in an early workout, before the day slips away.

At this point, I'd give myself a B (or maybe A--) on my personal resolutions, though I backslide sometimes on treats at night (I *love* cheese way too much) and just can't figure out how to take a nap during the afternoon, though I know research says an occasional brief shut-eye is really healthy.

It's on the list...
Report This| Share this:How are you doing with your resolutions?I like the "kindness" tip too -- to oneself and to others. It's so easy to lose sight of the power of receiving and giving kindness in the hurley-burley of daily life. Great resolution for all year long! <br /> <br />I also like the reminder to get in an early workout, before the day slips away. <br /> <br />At this point, I'd give myself a B (or maybe A--) on my personal resolutions, though I backslide sometimes on treats at night (I *love* cheese way too much) and just can't figure out how to take a nap during the afternoon, though I know research says an occasional brief shut-eye is really healthy.<br /> <br />It's on the list...
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Monamia responded:
I really agree about downsizing's one goals to keep them more realistic and have been doing this for many years.

For me, I remind myself to be grateful each and every day for things big and small in my life, for a laugh, a hug, a kindness. And always keeping in mind to be kind and stay connected with those I love and/or who rely on me.

I began a slow but sure exercise and weight loss program last year and am doing well and plan to keep that going each and every day. (I have a chronic pain condition so it's important to exercise and there's the added bonus of it helping with stress.)

I also gave myself the gift of reaching for bigger goals... getting away on a trip this year, etc., all planned now. Giving myself the gift of making myself more of a priority.

So far, so good.

How's everyone else doing?
Report This| Share this:How are you doing with your resolutions?I really agree about downsizing's one goals to keep them more realistic and have been doing this for many years. <br /><br />For me, I remind myself to be grateful each and every day for things big and small in my life, for a laugh, a hug, a kindness. And always keeping in mind to be kind and stay connected with those I love and/or who rely on me.<br /><br />I began a slow but sure exercise and weight loss program last year and am doing well and plan to keep that going each and every day. (I have a chronic pain condition so it's important to exercise and there's the added bonus of it helping with stress.)<br /><br />I also gave myself the gift of reaching for bigger goals... getting away on a trip this year, etc., all planned now. Giving myself the gift of making myself more of a priority.<br /><br />So far, so good. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0"><br /><br />How's everyone else doing?
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Susan_Davis replied to Monamia's response:
Gratitude is so important! When I'm feeling overwhelmed or down about something, I often make a list of ten things that I'm grateful for. It helps me remember how rich my life really is.

But I like the idea of thinking about it every day -- research shows that gratitude is a key component of happiness and a daily practice would help cultivate that!
Report This| Share this:How are you doing with your resolutions?Gratitude is so important! When I'm feeling overwhelmed or down about something, I often make a list of ten things that I'm grateful for. It helps me remember how rich my life really is. <br /> <br />But I like the idea of thinking about it every day -- research shows that gratitude is a key component of happiness and a daily practice would help cultivate that!
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