Tag Archives: New Year’s resolutions
Do You Have the January Blues?
Feeling down in the dumps now that the holidays are over? If you’re hoping for something uplifting on these dreary days and cold nights, you’re not alone. T.S. Eliot may have said in The Waste Land that “April is the cruelest month,” but studies have found that for the majority of Americans January is the most depressing month of the year, with the 24th being the worst day. You may have experienced several of the reasons for these negative feelings and behaviors yourself. Your eager anticipation for the holidays is … Continue reading
New Year’s Resolutions and an Exercise Plan
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to commit to an exercise plan. Gym memberships inevitably increase the beginning of January. If you’re like most people, you’ll be eager to get started. But keeping it up is the biggest challenge. The following tips may help you stay on target: Track your progress. Notice each small success you make toward reaching your long-term goal. Short-term objectives are easier to keep, and small accomplishments will help you stay motivated. Instead of being focused on competing in a marathon, why don’t … Continue reading
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New Year’s Resolution to Take Care of Yourself
If your resolution is to take better care of yourself, make sure that you have a mindset to accomplish your goals. Resolutions to lose weight or quit smoking that are too ambitious can be difficult to achieve. Be realistic. Strive for a goal that is reasonable and attainable. Instead of resolving to never again eat the fattening foods you love, avoid them more often than you do now. Choose practical solutions that you will be allow you to succeed. Outline a specific plan. If you decide to stop smoking, how … Continue reading
Sandwiched Boomers and New Year’s Resolutions
The idea of New Year’s resolutions is not really new. In Roman mythology, Janus was the god of beginnings and endings, and was usually depicted with two heads facing in opposite directions. According to legend, one of his heads looked backwards into the old year and the other forwards into the new one. Over two thousand years ago, the Romans ended the year by reviewing the one before. They resolved to achieve more in the new year and pay homage to Janus, namesake of the month January. As Sandwiched Boomers, … Continue reading
