Why does every culture celebrate New Year's? I think it's because we all want a chance to start over again. Even when we don't keep New Year's resolutions, it's good for us to remind ourselves of what we should be doing. The trick is to set resolutions that are realistic. You're not going to lose 20 pounds by spring break. Admit it now. You're also not going to go from not funding a retirement plan to maxing the contributions. So don't even go there. Instead, look at it as an opportunity to begin to save, to turn over a new leaf. Three pounds by spring break would be great!
Be prosperous!
Peggy Doviak
I've often thought of your advice that "done is good". Finishing projects or intentions that we begin, instead of being obsessed with the perfection of every detail and then giving up because we don't meet the unrealistic expectations we've set for ourselves. While some things will never be done (such as laundry) the little goals can easily be "done" so we can move on to the next one. Thanks Peggy, looking forward to 2010 with you!!
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