New Year's Resolutions 2011
1.) Write more. This can be blogging, revising, writing new fiction/poetry or writing sample journalistic pieces using the exercises in Community Journalism. But I definitely want to work on and hone my craft. Like I said the other day, before I just wanted an excuse to write (professionally) because it's one of the few things I'm good at. But now, I really believe in what I'm doing. I could go on about that forever, but I'll stop for now.
2.) Read more. There are so many things I want to read and so much that I am interested in, yet I find myself watching TV or movies instead of reading. Not that there's anything wrong with the art of film, but I've just been slacking with the books. I have been doing a little better with this lately, but I would like to make more time for reading. I will probably end up canceling my DirectTV subscription during 2011.
3.) Do more yoga. Yoga, as good as it makes me feel, seems to end up taking a backseat to other forms of exercise. I end up doing a lot of cardio and strength exercises because I like to really pound it out, feel the burn, get my heart rate up and burn some calories. I would like to find a way to incorporate more yoga into my busy schedule because I think it would help me release more tension, calm down and be more centered in all areas of my life.
4.) Keep up with my dishes/laundry. I do a pretty good job of cleaning. When I get around to it, that is, and lately those times have been few and far between. I feel so good after I do it, too. I wish I could be one of those people that just stays on top of it because they can't stand to do anything else until it's done. Alas, I must accept that I will never be like that, and make the conscious effort not to be a pig. Maybe I should employ the "fake it till I make it" mantra in this category and pretend to be one of those people until I actually become one.
5.) This is possibly the most important one of all. DO NOT PRESSURE MYSELF ABOUT THE ABOVE FOUR. Seriously. I do best when I get stuff done without stressing about it, because I want to. And I need to realize that I am good enough and I don't have to perfect Sarah running around with my perfect little routine and activities all the time. These resolutions are all things I would like to incorporate into my life but not as sources of added stress. If anything, I want them to reduce my stress levels!
Disclaimer: I reserve the right to begin any, some or all of these activities while it is still 2010.
