Every new year brings a bombardment of "New Year, New You" commercials, advertisements and deals. For a low, low price, you too can change your mind, body and spirit and have the life you've longed for.
Whether or not you actually believe the hype is, of course, up to you.
Yes, it is brave and noble to set (and stick with) long-term new year's resolutions. It is also admirable to include some moderate and easily achievable goals. Below are five personal, five professional, and five overall suggestions. These resolutions can be finished in a matter of moments, a few hours, or perhaps a day or two. Goals completed, resolutions realized. From the 15, pick a few that work for you and help make this the politest year yet!
Personal Resolutions:
- Return an invitation. You had a great time at their place. But dinner was months ago and time does fly. Don't let any more time pass. Extend that reciprocal invitation. You know you have been meaning to get something on the calendar. No need to wait for your home to be picture perfect or your culinary skills to improve. Entertaining is about enjoying each other's company. Don't delay! Commitment: three minutes to extend the invitation, one to four hours of hosting.
Professional Resolutions:
- Find a mentor. Select someone, other than your boss, who will give you open and honest feedback. Having a mentor allows you to gain perspective and access to expertise. Commitment: 30 minutes once a month, 90 minutes two times a year.
General Resolutions:
- Say "please" and "thank you." It costs nothing to be polite, yet politeness is surprisingly contagious. Add a sincere smile to seal the deal. Commitment: seconds.
Not one of these resolutions is guaranteed to help you lose weight. But you may find that being busy in a positive and polite way improves your quality of life... and may even curb your appetite! These resolutions will make you feel better, make others feel better, and may even be easier to stick with than an exercise regime or diet plan.
All the best.