I don’t make New Years resolutions be it bookish ones or personal. I don’t believe in them; if I want to make a change in my life I just do it. Whether I start going to the gym in July or on January 1st doesn’t really make a difference in the overall scheme of things. It’s actually GOING that matters; the when isn’t important. Plus, I don’t advise kick-starting your exercise routine at the beginning of the year because you’ll be surrounded by people who don’t know what they’re doing and who’ll most likely quit before the month is up. I’d rather fail alone than collectively thank you very much! Being part of a group of quitters doesn’t exactly make me feel better about myself. “Well, everyone else gave-up so I don’t feel so bad.”
I find that making resolutions often sets you up to fail. There’s just too much pressure. As soon I put something in writing it begins to loom over my head. I prefer having things that I’d like to do instead of that I need to do. I have enough deadlines at work that I don’t need to add extra stress to my life. Reading is supposed to be fun! When you start making rules as to which genres you need to read or which series’ you need to finish it becomes a chore. Also, where do you draw the line? If I decide to exercise 3 days a week in 2013 and miss a day did I break my goal?
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I tried to do one this year. I was going to eat healthier foods. The first week in January I had take out at least three times. >.>
Amber Elise @ Du Livre
OMG I thought I’d never find someone who shares my thoughts! LOL! Everyone always asks me, “What are your new years resolutions?” and when I say, “I don’t do those,” they give me judgemental looks.
I don’t need a “new year” to get my ass in gear. If I want to lose weight, I’ll go lose weight. I won’t wait until January 1st to feel motivated to do it.
Great post!!
I never make then, and I totally understand where you coming from.
I feel that if I have to make something a New Year’s resolution it’s probably something I don’t enjoy doing.
@Amber Elise Oh well, at least you tried!
@Ashley LOL anti-new-years-resolutions peeps unite!
@Loupe Duffy No one ever makes a “fun” new years resolution. LOL