OK, so the holidays are over. The trees are by the curb, the lights are down, and the bathroom scale tells you where all those Christmas cookies have been deposited. Your gift list is now your credit card bill, and you taped your New Year’s resolutions on the refrigerator. At the dawn of each new year, many of us resolve to let go of bad habits and adopt good ones. I am not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions because they generally are forgotten the minute they are broken. Several years ago I made a resolution to stop making resolutions. Check the typical list of New Year's resolutions, and pretty much all of them have to do with ourselves – our relationships, our bodies, our own happiness. I don’t necessarily have a beef with self-improvement. We can all use some self-reflection. But, after the spirit of giving in December, it’s the self-centering in January that gets to me. Rather than retreat to a personal list of “me, me, me,” why not a list of goals that mention improvement in our public lives? How about a list of goals to accomplish as a parent, a member of the community, or just a citizen of the world we live in? These can be goals that represent long-term targets to help improve the common good. None of these have to be epic in nature. They can be as simple as voting, serving on a local committee or volunteering to teach a child in need. Although the individual act may seem minor, the cumulative impact – if each of us takes on even one of these goals – can be monumental. Here are some worthy pursuits for 2014. Give more to charity. No matter how hard you work for your money, there is a joy that comes from giving some of it away to help others. Donations don't have to be money. Many groups will take your ... ... middle of paper ... ...more civil. Civility is the everyday expression of that equal respect and recognition which each of us in a civil society is due. Keep an open mind and listen to the viewpoints of others. If you believe that you know the right answer, and that it is the only right answer possible, then you have little interest in participating in the deliberation and compromise that are made possible by civility. Civility doesn’t end world hunger, but it can sure make a difference in the shape of the community we all live in. As caught up as we all get in the demands of our daily lives, we can find the time and the resources to do something for the greater good of our community, our nation, and the world. January may be the peak period for inward-directed self-improvement, but it can also be the month where we see it within ourselves to do something good for the common good.
Growing up, my parents and other influential figures around me modelled the importance of community service through their continual volunteer work and dedication to improving the world around them. Whether it be participation in a well-attended project or persistent contribution to a helpful organization, those aforementioned individuals were formative in guiding me towards a path filled with opportunities for having an impact on my community.
“Making a Difference” by June Callwood is an expository essay created to inspire the reader to make a change in the world around them, and to stand up for what they believe in. By just doing simple, positive things, people can make a huge impact on their lives and the lives of people around them. June Callwood, author of “Making a Difference”, changes the way many people see the world by describing scientific research and telling the stories of people who performed small, random acts of kindness that made a huge difference in people’s attitudes and the community around them.
My short and long-term goals are mainly focused towards bettering myself and enhancing my education to be able to better care for people. I believe there is always room for improvement in everything that we do and one should always keep that in
This year’s New Year’s resolutions, started earlier in December 2013 is the year that spun out of control. With an elderly, mother whose dementia rose above sanity, old friends who never made it through the year and the ghosts of those who never walked out of 1969.
Volunteerism, civic engagement and advocacy are the driving forces for creating change and making a positive impact in your community and society at large. While gaining internship and job experience can lead to community impact and social change, it’s important for us to remember that before we start advocating for change and informing others about issues we care about, we need to fully understand the complexity and depth of the social, environmental, or economic issue we are passionate about.
Resolutions are usually negative and point out something wrong with us. Us girls are continuously guilty of the 'lose weight' resolution, am I right? Resolutions are a firm action with no room to move which often lead to failure. Intentions are a positive guide with room to move as our circumstances change. Intentions are a commitment to align ourselves to a particular action. Setting intentions rather than resolutions enables our mind set to do what we want to do, not what we think we should do. This year I am setting an intention so that I will not fail resolutions and beat myself up about it, like I have again, and again.
...ring us one step closer to living in a world free of poverty. The available options to end this battle are endless, and there is something for everyone. Whether it be sponsoring a child, making a donation, running a fundraiser or volunteering with an organization that aids poverty stricken communities there is something for everyone. So how have you helped bring this sad chapter in the history of our world to an end once and for all?
And now I’m going to focus on how you can make positive changes in your life, some of you might have done a resolution list this year, thinking about the goals you wanted to achieve this 2014, in sports, fitness, school, friends, boyfriends and countless thing you could think of. So… I’m going to share with you, this “one resolution” for this year I really really wanted to play hockey.
New Years many see it as just another day and some see it as an important holiday to celebrate. During New Years eve many people get together to have food and count down to the new year which is at 12:00 for it is seen as the start to the new year and during this time people make resolutions. Many people share a kiss when the clock hits 12 for a New Years kiss many believe it's to show love for another year. Another interesting fact about what some people do for New Year's is the adults drink wine and alcohol but for the children they get a bottle of Apple cider or they get apple juice to substitute the beverages adults drink. New Year's is interesting in many ways but out of it all the resolutions are the most interesting to pay attention to. Here are my top New Year's resolutions for this year.
If you are planning on making New Year's Resolutions this year, you can try a new approach to your great ideas. You can create a plan which emphasizes desire, energy, and strategy - and includes plenty of reality checks.
Whether you are thinking about your New Year 's Resolutions, or just want a change in your life starting right now despite the date, it 's important to sit down and ask yourself some thought provoking questions that will help you get clear on where you are and what you really want. If you don 't, then you will set up goals that are flimsy, unimportant, or too hard to stick to, which will end up in failure.
As the year 2014 came to an end, I was at a point in my “coming of age” where I decided to make a life changing decision for myself. I had several friendships and relationships that were tested by hardships of trust and communication. With the chance to start fresh with a whole year and a whole new semester ahead of me at school, I decided to make a New Year’s Resolution that I would stick with. I’m not talking about a work
What should our goals be in life? Bill Strickland makes the point that no matter who you are you can do anything you put your mind too. In his book “Making the impossible possible” he explains his own struggle and how he made it through life to be able to help others. He explains his young childhood. He talks about how he had to live through riots and the racism. He talks about how he wanted to help people make their lives better. He explains his struggles with trying to maintain these buildings and how he made great connections. He tells about his love for pottery and his want to help others. His book was truly an inspiration and turned out to be more than I took his book for in the first few pages. His book made me think about my life and how I can relate to him.
It 's a lot easier to create good habits than to get rid of the bad ones, so let 's start with that.
Reduce holiday distractions, stay on track and remind yourself to stay on track. Don’t waste your time, try to accomplish something real and positive every day.