I don't make new year resolutions either. Any positive changes I want to make can/should be made any time of the year.

You've seen that gym picture where in January the parking lot is packed and then come February it's empty again.

I don't plan to.

The only resolution I make is to not make any resolutions. That's the only one I've ever managed to keep!

Actually, I really do try to make myself a little bit better each day than I was the day before. I'm not always successful in that, either, but I usually do try.

Rusty

Not really. I don't think I ever have really. More like plans and anticipating, but knowing life throws curveballs so leaving room to be flexible. I want to add a lot to my equestrian toolbox for sure. We've talked about me getting more involved in the training end and also working more horses. I also want to get into reining (that definitely blends training and riding) and a colt is being readied for me and hopefully it will all go well. I don't have the option of not staying fit. My commitment requires it. Like most sports things can go sideways really quick, an injury to myself or my animal partner, so both physical health and mental strength is necessary. So it's a not so much as a resolution but a commitment to stay fit and strong, work hard, do my best and then strive to make my best even better.

So resolutions? No. But a decision to keep an open mind to opportunities, the will to try and try again. and to work on patience and acceptance of the ups and downs. I exceeded my expectations when I loosely laid plans for the past year so I'm pretty revved.

My 70th birthday is looming in April, I'm not well. My dear mother will be 90 in February. My hope, but not resolution, is that we can spend a lot of time together. We live many miles and a difficult journey apart. So that's my hope and perhaps my resolution.

(((((Seagrass!)))))

I hope your resolution comes true!

No resolutions really to speak of. Just an ongoing desire to improve upon last year.

No resolutions for me either except to make it to the end of the year healthy.

My immediate resolution is to not slip and bust my arse when cleaning the snow off the driveway later today. We are getting freezing rain/sleet right now and unknown amounts of snow will fall on top of that.

I've grown orchids for years, but with varying degrees of success. Sometimes a plant needed different growing conditions and would die quickly, some years my attention was elsewhere and my whole plant collection was neglected. This year I'm determined to give my orchids proper attention throughout the year so they can thrive. I've got my supplies lined up, that's a start! :-)

I'm trying to eat more fresh spinach leafs. :0) Jog more around MY neighborhood, not waste so much gas driving to the park. ♥

i dont make resolutions either but i do try to stay organized, which is challenging at times.

so on that note, i am continueing to declutter, be it clothes or things.

i am on selling on a website, donating to Goodwill, giving to my kids or trash, which is my last resort.

i have seen what is left when family members pass and i am determined not leave that massive undertaking to my kids...

{{{{{{{{{{Seagrass}}}}}}}}} I hope things get better and easier this year.

No resolutions, they never worked in the past and gave up on them long ago.

No resolutions here either, but I do have a slogan for every new year. Today it's :

"May 2022 Be Good For We & You!"

Last year it was : "May 2021 Be More Fun!".....it was a bit more than 2020 but not by much.

I told my picky eater of a dog that her resolution was to eat more dog food. She didn't comment so I'm not sure she agrees.

I want to continue One Simple Thing, to drink at least four cups of water a day. I keep a pitcher of tap water on the kitchen counter, taste improved with a dash of Crystal Lite Lemonade Mix. It's, "See water. Drink water." I've got DH doing it, too. Come dinner time, *success* in our empty pitchers. This little action has brought my kidney function test numbers back to normal -- measured monthly at the cancer center.

And where did I learn this? HERE! From the KT. Thanks, friends.

seagrass -- I envy you, having your DM for 60 years -- a little-considered, long term positive for early childbearing! My DM died 43 years ago when I was 37. I know there are several people on the KT who had their parents for even less time...and worse, parents whose children died too young. Seize the Day!

Love the Mutts!!

I don't ever recall making resolutions but I think I will this year by trying to downsize this big old house filled with stuff my kids don't want. No one knows the future and what each day may bring when you're older (or any age for that matter). I still plan to continue my daily hikes on the trail and try to improve my time each day for the most aerobic benefit.

I think there is a big difference between resolutions and New Year's resolutions. I think, for me, this past year, resolutions have probably saved my life. When I was diagnosed with diabetes last April I was very ill. I resolved to change my eating habits and lose weight. So far my A1C has changed from diabetic levels to normal levels, and as of this morning I have lost about 90 pounds since then.

On the other hand, New Year's resolutions seem more of a social construct. You still will get out of them what you put into them, but without a driving and immediate reason for compliance (which my illness provided) it seems as if many will just put them on the back burner.

I don't generally make a NY resolution, but this year I have. I've lost a lot of fitness after a prolonged recovery from an injury, plus for some unknown-to-me reason I've lost motivation to resume working out as well. So, my resolution is to get back into the groove. At least, I don't have to hold myself to daily workouts - 3-4 out of 7 days will work.

I just came across this and had to share it:

Rusty

My resolution is to do at least 60 deep knee bends every day in an effort to get back into rollerskating shape. I'm also practicing skating in my apartment, on the rug so I don't bother my downstairs neighbors. My goal is to be able to skate outdoors by Spring. I haven't skated since 1994, when I started my business and realized that I couldn't afford a broken limb. But now I'm retired and have Medicare. I'm taking it slowly because at my age, I appreciate having good knees. I'm not sure where I will skate, though. I used to skate the sidewalks, but that was before people were looking at cellphones.