{"id":1832,"date":"2014-01-05T19:27:33","date_gmt":"2014-01-05T18:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/damiengaleone.com\/?p=1832"},"modified":"2022-10-24T18:33:24","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T16:33:24","slug":"resolutions-shmesolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/damiengaleone.com\/?p=1832","title":{"rendered":"Resolutions Shmesolutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"10\/52<\/a>So, it turns out I have menopause. Well, jetlag really. But research suggests I am suffering menopause. I am achy and having mood swings. I have chills, hot flashes, and I am scattered. Also, my uterus has an out-of-service sign hanging on it.<\/p>\n

As I suffer this new and exciting condition (mainly the mood swings), I am trying to conjure a blog about New Year\u2019s resolutions that won\u2019t be totally offensive. But that\u2019s out the window since I just mentioned my uterus. Maybe I’ll resolve not to offend you in this blog post. Or maybe my resolution should be to offend you more today…<\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t matter, as on the whole I find New Year\u2019s resolutions useless. They are little statements to show what people want to change about their lives with no intention of following through on it. When I hear a resolution, I think: I\u2019ll respect this if you\u2019re doing it in six months. Til then, stop talking and do.<\/p>\n


\nThe problem with New Year\u2019s resolutions is that they push forth the idea that by saying you\u2019ll do something you are<\/i> doing it. This is surely not the case. When it comes to resolutions and other life-changing goals, I often hear phrases like: I\u2019m going to\u2026, I\u2019m thinking of\u2026, I need to start\u2026.<\/i> I\u2019d rather hear people say things like: I\u2019ve been doing \u2026., I really needed to change this, so I\u2026, <\/i>or A few months ago, I started\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n

I obviously don\u2019t have a problem with people wanting to change their lives. I think that wanting something different or something to be different is the first step towards making something different. Last year (in October) I decided to write 1,000 words a day and it has been one of the best decisions in my life. I know other people who have made drastic changes occur from a seemingly small decision or resolution. And you can do it too.<\/p>\n

But, and here\u2019s the catch, you actually have to do<\/i> it.<\/p>\n

My advice for fulfilling a resolution is to tell it to one person. That person should either be your best friend or your arch-nemesis. They should be someone who will never let you forget that you are not living up to your resolution. You should be forced to check in with them in some way for six months and then you\u2019ll be off the hook. Maybe you could make a wager with them: If I do this for six months, you have to buy me dinner.<\/i><\/p>\n

The goal is to change something, after all. So why not do everything you can to make sure you attain that goal?<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t listen to me; my only resolution at the moment is to get my uterus back up and running.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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