Maybe tomorrow
Written by Nadine Aljets Friday, 29 January 2010 08:00
The New Year has officially begun, and for most people this means a new beginning. A new year to make changes in our lives or improvements to ourselves. A new year to start over and make things different, and as most hope, better. Yes, it is that time of year when people make their “New Year’s Resolutions.”
Granted, most people won’t stick with their resolutions past mid-February. Resolutions are just motivation to think about how to better yourself and the things that you do. As I pondered what my “New Year’s Resolutions” would be, I couldn’t help think about the resolutions many other Americans make.
A majority of people declare that they will become healthier in the new year. This could mean joining (or for us students, maybe just finally attending) a gym or working out more regularly. This is a difficult challenge for most, but certainly a worthwhile one. I know I definitely want to make more time to get to the Wellness Center more in 2010.
Along with more exercise, people try to eat healthier foods. I, of course, want to join the bandwagon on this resolution as well. However, we’ll see if I can deprive my sweet tooth for long when cake and cookies are nearby.
My biggest resolution though, is working on my procrastination. Thinking back to the craziness of finals week last semester, I can certainly say that I do not want to be in that position anytime soon. Therefore, I have decided to work on study guides and final papers throughout the semester instead of tackling that whole mess in two weeks. I think my brain will thank me if I can actually stick to this resolution.
I have had many people tell me that resolutions are just bogus because no one actually follows through with them throughout the whole year, and while this may be true, it doesn’t hurt to try. I would feel like more of a failure for not trying to improve myself than I will for simply trying.
While I make no guarantees that I will stick to my resolutions 100 percent, I do know that I will make a valiant effort, and I’ll make adjustments as I go.
Even you, yourself, can make resolutions – even if they are simple. It is not logical to say you will go to the gym twice a day, five times a week if you hate exercising and do not typically frequent the gym. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t set your target for once a week and increase your goal from there.
I am trying to keep my resolutions on my mind in the hopes of sticking to them. But, hey, the semester just started; I can think about these things tomorrow. Besides, I still have some homemade sweets that are gracing my kitchen counter, and I think they’re calling my name.
