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Jan
11 2010 |
New Year – New Resolution!
The New Year has started and it’s time for New Years resolutions. Who can guess the number one New Years resolution? Losing weight. Why is it always about losing weight? Losing weight used to be my resolution – but no more! Let me share with you how I came to this conclusion.
Last week while at the bookstore I happened by the self-help section. UGH! is all I could say to myself. I am sure that the authors of these “self-help” books have only the best intentions, but enough already! I flipped through the pages of a few books… A Million Ways to be Happy, Things to do Before You Die. There was even a book that suggested I doodle my way to happiness. The book literally had blank pages for you to doodle on. I felt like the books were judging me, not helping me. Some of these books suggested that I “See the horses cross the finish line at the Kentucky Derby,” or “Take a road trip across the country,” or “Go on a hot air balloon ride,” and on and on and on. And all I kept thinking was, “Boy, these would be great if I was independently wealthy and had unlimited vacation from work.” Not very realistic.
Which brings me back to a new take on the New Years resolution. This new way of thinking is more about making small changes here and there… things that are realistic! To enjoy your life a little more, not have any regrets at the end of the year, and not to focus on your weight!
Most of us wait for special occasions to do special things, like wearing the antique ring your grandmother gave you, buying a great bottle of champagne or dining at your favorite restaurant. What are we waiting for? As the saying goes, “Life is short!” Why wait for special occasions to do special things? Isn’t every day special?
The only person not enjoying life and doing things you truly want to do is YOU. The New Year is a fresh start and there are small things you can do each week, things that are manageable and won’t cost a lot of money.
What I am proposing is doing one thing, once a week. One special thing. If you want to try along with me, my first idea is to always use your nice china dishes (if you have china.) Why save it for a special occasion? Did you know china is more durable and longer lasting the everyday dishes? And it is dishwasher safe! I’m going to use my china everyday and I encourage you to do the same!
Now I need ideas for next week, and the following week and the rest of the year! Please share some ideas with me and all of the other readers and let’s make this year SPECIAL!
My New Years Resolution is to see myself as my husband sees me. He has seen me in every shape, from being a teenager to being 9 months pregnant and everything inbetween. He has never once made me feel like anything less than a desirable hottie. He’s been telling me for years that my round hips and ample tush make me even sexier than when I had a teenager’s figure, rather than detracting from my appeal as I’ve always thought. I recently ordered some sexy things from H&C and he is THRILLED – not only for the show he’s gotten, but because my confidance has skyrocketed! Just seeing the gorgeous curvy models on the website makes me feel more desirable. I am just naturally a curvy woman, and now I feel sexier than I did when I was 17 and smaller!
. He is a VERY happy man already, and its not even February yet!
So, for this new year, I am resolving to see my lushness for the healthy sexiness it is, and feel good about wearing thongs and teasing my hubby throughout the day
[...] ladies! It’s been a week since my “New, New Years Resolution”. Have you thought about what special something you are going to do for yourself this week? [...]
Christine,
Here was my New Years Resolution, Smile more! Try to compliment myself everyday! And Wear a great bra at least once a week. The last one is only once a week because I have to buy one first. I know that sounds bad but now that I am semi-divorced I feel I deserve to have my girls in something nice now. I don’t need a man to compliment me, I can do it myself. Remember that girls!!! Your confidence will get better if you do. Happy New Year.