New Year's Resolutions

I have decided to set resolutions for the new year, which is a big deal for me. I usually don't set these goals for fear of not accomplishing them, but I am making a genuine effort this coming up year to succinctly set resolutions and attain them by the end of 2013.

I think it's really important to know what you're doing before you do it. So, I've looked up and recalled some things to get my mind going in the right direction. Google defines resolution as 'a firm decision to do or not to do something.' Synonyms for this term are determination, resolve, solution. When making any goals, or resolutions as we like to call them this time of year, it's important to make S.M.A.R.T. goals. I learned this acronym from my internship this past fall. S- specific, M- measurable, A- attainable, R- realistic, T- timely. Click here to see how to set S.M.A.R.T. goals. I am such a broad-thinking person at times, so for me the M (measurable) part is going to be most difficult. But I'm ready! 

So, that is what I am doing for the next three days - making resolutions. My roommate and I are going to make a few, clear goals and paint them on canvases to hang in our apartment for the upcoming year. I am hoping that this constant reminder will help me put in action the goals I've set for myself. I am pretty excited :)