Last Year's Resolution: Did You Keep It?

Well, 2010 is coming to an end... Remember this time last year when you were optimistic, full of vim and vigor? "I'm going to exercise 4 times a week!" Yeah, how did that work out for you? Not so great? Or did you pull it off? The question is, what will you do in 2011 to keep your resolution... Hmm? Giyen Kim, Karen Walron, Maggie Mason, and Asha Dornfest talk about making resolutions... and sticking to them! Happy New Year!

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StefRobins
1 years ago

I remember that last year, one of my resolutions is to be able to manage my time as a working mom so I'd be able to bond more with my kids. It was difficult on my part as I always had to rush from one task to another. But I'm proud to say I was able to become more organized with my time last year, with external help though. :)

QofTU
1 years ago

i learned a long time ago resolutions don't work, setting intentions does. this year is my fourth year of setting the intention to do any number of things and though i havent gotten to everything each year, i have accomplished a lot and don't have the guilt of breaking stupid promises that don't work anyway. i am in control and i am getting things done. its empowering!

Peacenik420
1 years ago

I want to comment on gun-play by kids. In the military they train soldiers by shooting at HUMAN figures. That immunizes them to bloodshed. As a result the US military refuses to disclose "sensitive" videos for "national security" reasons. If they did not kill for the sake of killing even in "combat zones" we would not need to keep any such secrets. Combat Zones are arbitrarily chosen by the military -- without any input from the people in the zones -- partly because surprise attacks are necessary: it is necessary to kill people when they are unaware of the dangers (which contradicts "combat zone" classification). Regardless, dehumanizing soldiers or kids is plain wrong. Look at it this way: would we allow kids to play-act sex scenes? If not, why not? What is wrong if kids play "f.... the girls" scenes? Sincerely, Mike. PS: The US brutalized people in every war of choice it ever engaged in. The result: wars were lost -- all of them from Vietnam to Somalia to Iraq and Afghanistan. You cannot win thru brutality. That is Nazism. And we thought Nazis ended with WWII

ShivasDaughter
1 years ago

Holy crap. Karen! Your comment about everyone having a "superpower" really struck me. I think that is such a fantastic and important idea, and I'm going to let it guide my resolution for the new year. Thanks!

hannahmayer
1 years ago

My New Year's resolution is to stop feeling so guilty all the time about not cooking dinner or cleaning the house. Wow - I think it worked already. That didn't take long.

jacksmom
1 years ago

I love this ep! Mostly because I so identify with many of the resolution making/keeping struggles each of you are talking about. For years (and I mean years) I made, and failed, at resolutions related to self improvement. I wanted to lose weight, learn a new skill, lose weight, work out more, lose weight, become a runner, lose weight, take up a craft, lose weight...the resolutions in my past are endless, and there certainly is a pattern! Then three NYD's ago, I made one that changed everything. I decided my resolution would be to stop wishing my life away. I was one of those people who was always looking forward to something. If it was August I couldn't wait for fall to get here. If it was October, bring on the snow and Christmas! In February, I wanted springtime warmth. I had a moment sitting at my computer where I realized that instead of living in the now, I was ignoring it and always waiting for the next. So, that year I really focused on the moments of now. It was difficult-especially when big events were coming up (vacations, holidays, birthdays, etc.) but I did it! In the process I found that I could relish each day in ways I didn't before, and immerse myself in life in an almost child-like way. So that has become my "every year resolution" and I am sticking to it. The pounds may come and go and come again, I may go in spurts with working out, learn how to quilt, maybe take that pottery class...but one thing is certain-I will enjoy every second of it as much as I can! Happy New Year's Ladies!

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