Why I DO NOT Make New Year's Resolutions

A few years back I decided that making a New Year's Resolution each year is somewhat silly.  Let me give you some statistics that I found while researching New Year's Resolutions.

• 40-45% of American adults make at least one resolution
• ONLY 3/4 of these people make it through ONE WEEK.
• ONLY about 2/3 make it through ONE MONTH (64%).
• By 6 months, LESS THAN HALF are still with it (46%).
• Statistics say that someone who makes a resolution (whether they continue striving to achieve it or not) is 10 times more likely to achieve their goals.

Now, for some of the TOP resolutions made by Americans (in no particular order).

• Weight loss and/or physical fitness.
• Quit smoking OR drinking.
• Spend more time with family and friends.
• Get out of debt - increase income.
• Help others - make a difference. 

You are probably waiting for me to explain why I, a highly motivated individual with dreams and goals for myself, do not make a New Year's Resolution.  I am a believer in making EVERY day of the year a new chance at achieving your goals and dreams.  Why bind yourself to the goals that you set for yourself on January 1st.  For example, I have a goal to become a more successful at-home career mom, to lose about 20 pounds, and maintain my moral, ethical, and religious beliefs throughout my life journey. 


Let's use the weight loss as an example of my New Year's Resolution - also on the list of popular New Year's Resolutions.  So, I lose 20 pounds by April because I am a stick-to-it kind of girl.  Then what?!?  I celebrate the achievement of my resolution for another eight months until I make another one, in the meantime, not growing or changing myself.  I just want to better utilize the time that I have on this earth - so, in April I would set a new goal for myself.  Maybe now that I have lost the 20 pounds, I would like to work on toning muscle mass, increasing the distance I can run, or the speed in which I run it.

Feel free to leave me a comment about your feelings on New Year's Resolutions or what your New Year's Resolution will be for 2011!  I look forward to reading your thoughts.  Have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!!!!!