The Naked Truth About Resolutions
Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions this year? If so, have you stuck to them, or have they gone by the wayside?
I suppose a good resolution for me would be to blog more often than once every two months, but I know I would be destined to fail…
My personal theory (not backed up by scientific data) on why so many people fail to stick with their resolutions: people pick crappy resolutions.
Don’t get me wrong, I am all for personal growth and positive change. But, typically people choose things to change that are extremely difficult…building an exercise regimen, losing weight and keeping it off, quitting smoking, and so on. These are major life struggles that don’t just change by making a snap decision on January 1st. They are issues that people struggle with for years, and some of them take professional help.
My advice is to pick a fun resolution this year. Even though January is almost a third of the way over, it’s not to late to make a resolution, and it should be something that you are actually motivated to achieve. For example, some people I know have resolved to spend more time with friends this year. Maybe you could resolve to watch more funny movies or to wear flip flops more often during the summer so your feet get tan. Try resolving to dig that crumpled-up piece of aluminum foil out from under the fridge and play with your cat this weekend. Pick something fun and something easy to achieve.
By the way: I was joking with someone today about how I might try to boost my blog readership by using words such as “naked,” “nude,” “Paris Hilton,” and “picture.” I’ll let you know what happens.
Thanks for reading– Max Wachtel, Ph.D. (maxwachtel@cherrycreekpsychology.com; www.CherryCreekPsychology.com)
