HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Do you do New Year’s resolutions? Mom says these reso thingies are how some hoomans ring in the New Year. Like: This year I’m gonna:

• Lose weight.
• Get out of debt.
• Quit eating junk food.
• Curate world peace.
• Share my filet mignon with Kimber. (Hey, a sweet furry face can dream, right?)

Her Royal Momness says most New Year’s Resolutions (NYR) crash and burn by February. Or in 20 minutes. Whichever comes first.

But if you’re one of those hoomans who wants to amaze everyone in May with how well you’ve kept your NYRs from January – or past the expiration date on a carton of milk – then never fear. We’re here to help.

Get Smart & Fireproof 

Here’s how to Get Smart about successfully keeping your reso thingies year round. At no extra charge:

Make sure you can keep at least one of your NYRs in your sleep. As in, is 100% fireproof. As in, no how, no way is this thing going up in smoke. It can’t fail.

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Examples: Forget that NYR to finally finish War and Peace before you collect Social Security. Watch the movie instead. It’ll save you years. Maybe decades. And boatloads of No Doze.

More:

• That NYR to read 300 books in 2025 – or find 2,563 new authors, discover 892 new genres, or join 47 new book discussion groups this year? Fireproof that reso by choosing just one of the above. Like, “I resolve to read one new book this year.” Even fireproofier if it’s a picture book.
• Those NYRs to lose weight, join a gym, or command the first manned mission to Planet Zircon?  Instead, resolve to avoid getting singed by fire-breathing dragons while chugging up Mount Ararat in chartreuse Nikes on months ending in “y” or “r.”
• That “eat healthy” reso? Instead of resolving to quit eating KFC and start drinking gallons of green tea daily, resolve to sign up for a marathon and bravely watch it on TV + drink water at least once a year.

See how this works?

Get SMART

Just for kicks and grins, you could also try something really cray-cray. Forget NYRs for an entire year. Break them down into bite-sized pieces. Likes weeks. Or days. Like adopting some SMART fitness goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Then reward yourself for reaching your goal. 

Example: I’m going to do five push-ups today. (Or maybe, I’m going to think about doing five push-ups today.) After you complete your SMART goal, reward yourself.

A reward doesn’t have to be something you buy. It can be anything you enjoy. Listening to music. A hot cuppa. Painting. Visiting with a friend. Walking the world’s most magnificent canine. These small rewards help your brain connect your actions with positive outcomes. (Bacon sold separately; skillet  not included.)

The most fireproofiest NYR of all? Share my filet mignon with The Kimster.

There. That wasn’t so hard, was it?

Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? 

Why or why not?