At the turn of every year, we make resolutions that are supposed to evoke some dramatic change in our lives.  Last year I decided not to make resolutions at all.  Sort of a protest to this whole notion that we have to wait until it turns January 1 in order to make changes in our life.

But this year is different.  I have been wanting to make changes and although the momentum began well before September 2007, I'll state them now.

1.  I want to learn to be good to myself. Period.  Meaning enough sleep, and eating regular appropriately portioned meals (instead of saying just this once) and no more (okay reduce) the number of days that I go to work when I am sick.  Decrease and hopefully eliminate the self deprecating thoughts.

2.  I want to incorporate some form of activity in my life again.  I've been thinking of ballroom dancing class...I promise though I did NOT watch "Dancing with the Stars," but who can keep from hearing about it?  For too long movement was associated with exercise (burning calories) and with having a history of overexercising I worried about overdoing it.  But now, I just want to move around for fun.  I don't care if I'm not the best in the class, or I trip over my step, I just want to reconnect with having fun and finding an activity that I enjoy.

3.  I want to be good to others.  I try to let people know that I am thankful for their good works and their efforts.  I also want to be a good friend to those that have supported me through the years.

4.  I need some time for my soul.  That may mean closing my eyes for a minute of relaxation or actually going to church!

5.  I am happy to say that I have already accomplished the following for the last 3 months:  Be on time for work!  While I am not on time for every single meeting, I am been on time (and early!) for each day, and I must say that it really lowers my stress (and makes it easier to find a parking space).

I should just stop here, and see how it goes for a while.