I am leery of New Year's resolutions, mostly, I think because I am lazy and I fear failure. But change needs to and inevitably will happen, and I would rather play an active role in that change. For example, my health needs some attention. I am carrying too much weight and my 45-year-old body is starting to get wonky (for lack of a better word). If I just let things go as they are, change will happen, but it will not be for the better. I will likely gain more weight, and the wonky-ness will know no bounds.So, having said that, I propose the following trends for the new year.
2017 will be a healthier year. I will plan more meals, rather than fly by the seat of my pants. There will be more salads and less cheese. I am embarking on a new yoga program that I am quite excited about. I will walk the dog.
2017 will be a year of better communication. I will express myself better and listen better as well. There will be time for conversation. I will try not to schedule the life out of days and weeks on end.
2017 will be better organized. I will schedule time for my studies and not just expect to get it done in time robbed from my family and my job. If, in fact, we do have a tight schedule, I will try to let family members know before-hand, so that they aren't surprised, reluctant, or defiant.
2017 needs some magic. I will try to notice the wonders around me. I will read a lot. I will go outside. I will call friends (well, OK, I will text friends).
So, happy new year to all of us!
Edited to add:
2017 will also be a less wasteful year I would like to cut down on food waste and waste less time on social media.
