Do you make resolutions each year? I know I do. Almost every female probably figures a few pounds shed this year would be a good idea.

Also, I make resolutions to:

Talk to my children more often. Emailing just isn’t the same.

Save more money…some years, any money would be nice.

Go to church more often.

Get more involved in my community, do volunteer work.

Either expand my own business or get a full-time job.

Wow, I could go on and on. I didn’t realize there were so many things I was unhappy about. lol

The truth of the matter is, it is all up to me or you if they are your resolutions. There is a saying that it takes 21 days to form a habit. I guess if I went to church 21 times in a row, it would be easier to make myself get up and get my lazy butt out of bed. It just becomes part of your routine.

A New Year’s Resolution is a GOAL. Now, I know about goals…heard about them for years. Let’s see, you write them down and keep the list on your refrigerator where you will see it every day. You break it down in small attainable goals…daily, weekly. Sounds simple enough.

Losing weight should be so simple. You certainly can break that down into small attainable goals. You can control it daily. But, it is so hard. I try to keep junk food such as chips, candy and cookies out of the house so I am not tempted. I am working on portion control, now. Even if I splurge and eat a piece of chocolate, at least it isn’t 5 chocolates.

Discipline….I don’t like that word. Maybe part of my problem is………I think I am all grown up and can do whatever I want.

When I was growing up and mom made a cake, I loved to lick the bowl as we called it. I remember thinking, when I grow up I am going to make a cake and just eat the batter. I actually tried that and it was pretty good for the first teaspoon or two. It tastes better on the finger or spatula than it did by the spoonful. Too much of a good thing, I guess.

So, in closing I will say: Whatever your resolutions are, make sure you make time to make great memories, too. With my Dad’s passing, I find myself remembering so many good memories about him. I hope someday, my kids will do the same about me.

Happy New Year folks.