To resolve or not to resolve? Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Some people find resolutions or goals discouraging and a prescription for failure. Other find them motivating and welcome January as a time to make a new start and incorporate new habits into their lives. One thing that is certain is that it is important to at least occasionally, or better to regularly examine your life and evaluate how you are doing in various areas. This can be a self evaluation, one in prayer, or if you’re really brave ask someone who knows you well to give you some feedback.
Many January resolutions are centered around health and fitness changes, however character qualities are also a great focus. Would you like to be a more gentle person? Or more patient, or compassionate? Some people avoid the term goal and instead look for a theme for the year. “Health,” “Living in the Moment,” or ”Joyfulness,” are a few examples. Whatever approach you take, it is important that you remember change is a process that takes time but that is possible with regular attention and perseverance.