My Resolutions

@mom210 (9036)
United States
January 18, 2019 12:35pm CST
I just came across my Resolutions from this year. We write ours up and share them News Years Day with each other. I have not looked at it since, but it was on my desk under a bill. I think I am doing okay, but not great with them so far. They are: Drink more water, I am going to have to reset this one and start again today. I really have not had any days this year that I got in all the water I was suppose to. Take a relaxing bubble bath once a month, I still have the rest of the month to go. Date my husband once a month, we are planning on going out this Saturday for his birthday to his favorite restaurant. Get my 12,500 steps a day, even when I am not feeling well. So far so good, I have gotten my steps every day this month. Even passed my goal a few days. See the bottom of my chest freezer, working on that one still. Stress less, I am a work in progress. Have more fun period! Working on that one too, but I think I am off to a good start. Hug more! (we call always use more hugs anyway) So how are you all doing on yours so far this year?? Have a beautiful day! photo is mine
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
18 Jan 19
I don't set any. But im glad you're getting there with some, and hope you get there with the rest soon.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
24 Jan 19
Thank you, I tried to do things a little different this year, instead of the same old ones. I tied to think of what changes would really make me happy. Seems like in the end, the answer was do more for me.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
29 Jan 19
@mom210 doing more for ourselves is hard but sometimes very necessary
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
18 Jan 19
I'm doing well...This is going well for me..been bit busy lately . Have good time :)
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
24 Jan 19
That is wonderful news, Keep fighting the good fight.
@mayka123 (16584)
• India
26 Jan 19
i need to improve my step count. Do not reach the 10000 figure too often. Also need to increase my water intake.
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@mayka123 (16584)
• India
27 Jan 19
@mom210 I try to move around when I am at home. But when at work it is a bit difficult because my job requires me to sit on the computer the whole day - i.e. 8 hours at a stretch. I do try and take a walk in between but sometimes I get so engrossed in my work that I forget to take the walk.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
28 Jan 19
@mayka123 you should talk to them about getting a standing desk. My husband got one at work and it has really helped him out, keeping him more active during the day. He has an 1.5 hour commute, so between sitting all day and commuting he was not getting any steps. Now his count is up by mine. Plus he takes a break every hour to walk around the office
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
26 Jan 19
Yes, it is really tough to drink as much water as we really need. It is something we have to really work hard at for sure. A lot of time we can add steps just by thinking about it a bit more. Times when are are standing still, we can be moving.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
22 Jan 19
all i wanted was to do more moving around and feel a bit better this year but so far not good glad you are getting better yourself. sounds like you are doing good
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
25 Jan 19
@mom210 because of my breathing problems, i have to watch what i breathe these days. some smells makes it worse even good ones and i really miss being able to smell some i loved before
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
24 Jan 19
Have you looked into essential oils or herb teas to help you feel better? One of the things I got for Christmas was a necklace you put the oil in and can sniff throughout the day. I chose one that helps with energy, maybe it is all in my head, but seems to help.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
25 Jan 19
@bunnybon7 Oh no, I did not think about that. I am so sorry. Is there anything they can do to help you?
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@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
19 Jan 19
I would like so much to see the bottom of my chest freezer, but when I see good offers I cannot resist to buy. This year started pretty well, I am doing good.
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@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
24 Jan 19
@mom210 my fear is "what if it snows during one week and I cannot go out grocery shopping?". I know that we are not going to starve.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
25 Jan 19
@LadyDuck Same here we have ice storms and it knocks out the power, so we end up being stranded for a few days. It was out a whole week once but we were able to eat. The negative is we are on an electric well, so we could not shower.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
24 Jan 19
We sound like twins! I cannot pass up a good deal either, the kids will come back for getting something out of the freezer and say mom, we need to eat a turkey, we have a few. Thats okay they won't starve for sure.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
20 Jan 19
I have NOT met my step goal. I try to, but I am really out of shape and exhausted. I keep trying anyway.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
24 Jan 19
Have you thought about lowering the goal for a while, when I started I started with 3000 as my goal and increased as I got better. Sometimes I need to sit for a bit then I do a lap and sit again, whatever works.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
25 Jan 19
@spiderdust Yes it is, I find myself standing while we do school, while we watch TV and movies, while watching kids at their activities. I pace around the soccer field, around the gym at gymnastics, I have found I only need enough room to take two to three steps back and forth. I think most people think I am nutty and have some kind of nervous condition but that is okay.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
24 Jan 19
@mom210 I usually meet 3000, but not 5000 (which I'm really trying to do). I'd love to get to 10,000/day, but it's hard to get that much spare time to get those extra steps in.
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@sofssu (23662)
26 Jan 19
I love all of your resolutions. I think I follow most.
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@sofssu (23662)
27 Jan 19
@mom210 The bath is actually not on my list too..
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
28 Jan 19
@sofssu I thought it would be a great relax and stress reliever but not if I cannot get around to it.
@mom210 (9036)
• United States
26 Jan 19
Thank you, although I may miss the bath one this month. I don't think I will be able to set time aside this weekend to do it.
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@Juliaacv (48272)
• Canada
18 Jan 19
You're doing well to keep checking on yourself to reach these resolutions. I didn't set any, I do set short and long term goals, and I push myself to meet those. I am on track so far this year.
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@Juliaacv (48272)
• Canada
24 Jan 19
@mom210 I feel that it allows me more thru the year.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
24 Jan 19
That is a good idea, we should always have goals so we can continue to move forward.
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Jan 19
I don't make New Year's resolutions. I try to take life one day at a time.I do know I need to start drinking more water though, much more. Good luck with your resolutions. :)
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
26 Jan 19
yes, it is really hard to get in as much water as we are suppose to.
@DianneN (246334)
• United States
24 Jan 19
You seem to be doing very well. I never make resolutions. I do set short term reachable goals, then move on. It's very satisfying for me. Best of luck with yours.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
25 Jan 19
That is a good idea and works for many. Good luck with your goals.
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
25 Jan 19
@mom210 The same to you!
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@just4him (305561)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Jan 19
You have some good resolutions. Mine is much the same as last year. Love the one about hugs. You can never get enough hugs.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
25 Jan 19
Monday was national hug day, I was hugging everybody every where I went. It felt really good.
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@just4him (305561)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Jan 19
@mom210 I'm sure it did feel good.
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@JudyEv (325385)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Jan 19
That's a lot of steps! Good for you. I don't make resolutions as I forget them by about January 3. I should write them down like you do.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
24 Jan 19
Do you have a pedometer? It is amazing when we start to count our steps how many we get just doing out normal stuff. Cooking, cleaning, shopping, especially shopping.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
25 Jan 19
@JudyEv You should pull it out, it might surprise you how many steps you get.
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@JudyEv (325385)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jan 19
@mom210 We have one tucked away somewhere. I just fish it out and start wearing it.
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@nela13 (55702)
• Portugal
13 Feb 19
Great resolutions Can I steal 2? I would love to reduce stress and anxiety and hug more the ones I love.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
15 Feb 19
you sure can, I have a group of happy, positive morning songs I start my day with too. I think they are helping.
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@nela13 (55702)
• Portugal
15 Feb 19
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• Agra, India
23 Feb 19
I always set daily targets and sleep really well if I have achieved all.of them
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
28 Feb 19
that is a great idea, good job on achieving them too
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• Agra, India
5 Mar 19
@mom210 yes....now I'm all set to make new targets
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@AmbiePam (85314)
• United States
25 Jan 19
I love the one about having a date night. That's definitely the most important.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
26 Jan 19
We have gotten away from it a little since he went back to school but now that is behind us and time to start it again.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Jan 19
I am happy you are working on your resolutions. At least, you are doing them even little by little. I don't have resolutions, but I am trying my best to exercise everyday in the morning, for at least 15 minutes. So far so good, I exceed the 15 minutes because I added some exercises that really makes my heart pump well.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
25 Jan 19
I had a man laughing at me at the gas station last night. I drive a big van with a big tank, so it takes a good 5 minutes to fill up. While it was pumping I decided to get in a few steps and was stepping on and off the step where the pumps are. He walked by and yells "get it girl" to me we laughed and chatted a few minutes.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
25 Jan 19
I didn't make any so I am doing great lol
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
25 Jan 19
True, I just felt a little bit of a need for some change and needed to figure out where those changes should be. I hope to have a most productive, positive year with more relaxation in there somewhere.
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@jstory07 (134302)
• Roseburg, Oregon
25 Jan 19
I have never made any New Years Resolutions.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
25 Jan 19
I now there are many that do not, usually mine are pretty much the standard lose weight save money but I felt the need for change.
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 Jan 19
Love the one about the freezer! Everyone would like to know what is in theirs I would guess.
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
26 Jan 19
I have a terrible habit of buying meat when it is on sale. We will never ever starve.
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
24 Jan 19
Walking is best for our health; it is one thing that I always wanted to do to kick off my day! But at times could not do it due to some obstructions. Congrats on your achievements!
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@mom210 (9036)
• United States
25 Jan 19
Thank you, I do feel better when I get in a good walk or some kind of exercise. I hope you get more walking days in too.