New Year, New . . . ?
By PLETHOS
@Plethos (13718)
United States
January 2, 2017 10:34pm CST
Many people make a list of things every new year called "Resolutions". A list of positive things they would like to achieve throughout the year. For a majority of people the list will consist of eating less, drinking less, swearing less. . . basically doing less of bad habits one wants to get rid of.
If this is your kind of list, then shouldn't it be called New Years "Regulations" ? Because you are basically sentencing yourself into a system of restricting your addictive behavior in hopes of ridding bad habits towards a goal of self satisfaction and healing.
To me "resolutions", is coming to terms and accepting things for what they are. An act of closure to symbolize you moving on from the depths of where you were. Giving yourself a new start, a do-over, a mulligan, a fresh perspective.
What ever the reason, to all those who make lists, power to you and good luck towards your goal(s) of self resilience.
Photo, Taken/Owned by me, Plethos
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
3 Jan 17
I just stopped making it because if I made it ~ I really didnt follow it & I don't think just because a new year you need to make a resolution. =)
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@immilind113 (607)
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3 Jan 17
I stopped making it....as i do now is that....when i want to change something i start it then and there.... No special date or time required...
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@Clairelouiser (683)
• United Kingdom
10 Jan 17
I used to make them every year, about five per year. And I stuck to, on average..... none.
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@Plethos (13718)
• United States
10 Jan 17
@Clairelouiser - just start again . like that old saying goes " is not how many times you get fall down that count, but how many times you get up that count."
@Clairelouiser (683)
• United Kingdom
10 Jan 17
@Plethos I tried that too, they last till February at best!
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