2014 New Year's Resolutions

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For funsies. Also to pass the time while we wait to hear back from schools.

I'll start.

- Have a more positive body image.
- Be better about managing money and spending.
- Stop picking my lips when they're dry/I'm bored/I'm anxious.
- Try to keep in better contact with friends who are out of state.
- Hug/smoosh/kiss my Corgi everyday, whether she likes it or not!

Go, go!
EDIT

- Be less obsessed with playing Candy Crush.

(...not gonna happen)
 
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- Eat healthier and get back into a regular exercise routine because I'm happier with one.
- I'd also like to do better with money management since I need to have enough for my trip to the Galapagos this summer (which I am super excited about!)
- Work on training with my dog a little every day
- Give the piggies more floor time than they're currently getting
- And probably most importantly, stop picking at my fingers. I will pick/bite my cuticles/skin around my nails until they are swollen or even bleeding at times. It's a horrible, anxiety/OCD like habit I have and gets worse with the winter/stress.
 
Well, mine aren't exactly fun but anyway.....

-lose weight, get fit
-pay off some shiz
-stop smoking
-plan for my 20th anniversary
-hug/smoosh/kiss on my teenagers (cause it will embarrass them)
-hug/smoosh/kiss on my furry and feathered friends as much as they allow
-cherish family and friends
 
**Get in effin' shape! I feel like I'm missing out on a lot in life by being fat. I'm going to counseling in January to discuss how I see/treat food and then go from there.

**Tell my family how much I love and appreciate them more often. I almost lost my grandpa this month...so now it seems more important than ever.

**Read more "for fun" books. I used to be an avid reader, but graduate school has messed that up for me with all the required readings.

**Draw. I really miss drawing and sketching. I think it will bring a great deal of peace to my life.

Hopefully I'll stick to these resolutions this year. 🙄
 
orca2011 said:
- And probably most importantly, stop picking at my fingers. I will pick/bite my cuticles/skin around my nails until they are swollen or even bleeding at times. It's a horrible, anxiety/OCD like habit I have and gets worse with the winter/stress.
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You are no alone in this! My fingers HURT! I can't remember ever having nice, beautiful nails.

I hope to...
1. Lose the 15 pounds (and more after that) that I gained in 2013.
2. Finish my last undergrad semester strong.
3. Quit one of my jobs...but I just can't bring myself to leave haha (I'm swamped, help me lol)
4. Wear my leopard print footie pj's every day. :cat:
 
- get back into shape (stop making excuses about why I'm skipping the gym)

- start being more positive

- manage what little money I make better

- get out of the house and hang out with my school friends

- speak up for myself and stop getting walked all over

- try to dress a little nicer

🙂
 
pinkpuppy9 said:
You are no alone in this! My fingers HURT! I can't remember ever having nice, beautiful nails.
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It's not even my nails...I actually tend to leave those alone unless they chip. It's mainly the cuticle and nail walls. I don't even remember when it started. I think junior year of high school when I struggled with my first class ever (as in barely passing when I was mainly an A/B+ student) but then I think it started getting super bad senior year of college when I dealt with depression. Now I think it's a coping mechanism of sorts. I sort of stopped when it came to my vet school interviews but then the waiting process afterwards was a good excuse to start up again. The bf tries to help but hasn't really succeeded. I've considering seeing a counselor/therapist or something but haven't really pursued it.

And that's why I have never had a manicure...they'll totally judge me.
 
For those of you looking to get in shape, you should really try Focus T25! It's only 25 minutes a day, 5-6 days a week. It's a bit pricey but it's really worth it. I bought mine new on ebay for half the price.

(I'm not affiliated with the Beachbody company, I just really enjoy their workout programs)
 
orca2011 said:
It's not even my nails...I actually tend to leave those alone unless they chip. It's mainly the cuticle and nail walls. I don't even remember when it started. I think junior year of high school when I struggled with my first class ever (as in barely passing when I was mainly an A/B+ student) but then I think it started getting super bad senior year of college when I dealt with depression. Now I think it's a coping mechanism of sorts. I sort of stopped when it came to my vet school interviews but then the waiting process afterwards was a good excuse to start up again. The bf tries to help but hasn't really succeeded. I've considering seeing a counselor/therapist or something but haven't really pursued it.

And that's why I have never had a manicure...they'll totally judge me.
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I do the same exact thing. When I previously saw a therapist she confirmed that is was an OCD tick type deal/coping mechanism for my anxiety... I carry around a kneadable art eraser to keep my hands busy when I find myself doing it.... the eraser is just redirecting the habit but not solving anything obviously.. never got far enough to figure out ways to stop. My husband tries to stop me by telling me to "stop picking", but it tends to just annoy me and I continue on my marry way. It also drives my husband crazy at night because he is really light sleeper and I tend to stay up later than him.... pickers anonymous?
 
gugoodoll said:
For those of you looking to get in shape, you should really try Focus T25! It's only 25 minutes a day, 5-6 days a week. It's a bit pricey but it's really worth it. I bought mine new on ebay for half the price.

(I'm not affiliated with the Beachbody company, I just really enjoy their workout programs)
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I've been considering getting those. I have the Insanity DVDs, which I like (never did the full program...just wanted decent workout videos for the days I can't get to the gym) but sometimes I don't even feel like I have 40 minutes to give up, so a 25 minute workout is pretty appealing.
 
My only resolution for right now:

1. To break my New Year's resolutions.

Attempting some reverse psychology, since I try not to break them every year, but I fail, so maybe by saying I will break them, then I won't actually break them?????? (Does that make any sense?)
 
To have more confidence in myself as a doctor. Imposter syndrome does not go away once you graduate...

I also am completely awful at picking the skin on my hands, cuticles, nail beds, etc. I should make stopping that a resolution as well, but I'm positive I wouldn't keep it. I've been doing it for over 10 years.
 
-spend more time with friends
-find a job
-learn a new arts/craft skill sometime this year
 
These are gonna be pathetic & whimpy resolutions! I have gotten pretty bad about life during school when I spent all my time either procrastinating studying, getting ready to study, thinking about studying or actually, maybe studying! I'm done w/my classes, just pesky thesis to finish off so no more excuses, back to living a more balanced life.
Resolutions 2014:
1. Walk dogs every day, no matter what the weather is like.
2. Do my super whimpy new habit I'm trying to start, which is lift "weights" (cough cough 3lbs) for 6 minutes & jog on the treadmill for 11 minutes every day.
3. Eat a salad at least every other day, ideally every day.
4. Volunteer like a fiend! ( assuming I won't be off alternate list this year-looking to next year).
5. Spend 3 hours a day, a least, working on thesis
6. Spend 3 hours a day studying to retake GRE.
7. Savor life!
 
My goals for 2014 are:
- put my clean clothes away, regularly, so that my desk can actually be used as a desk
- drink more water
- take a vacation
- lose 30 lbs
- save more money
- spend more time writing
- choose to be happy whether I get into vet school or not

ps: I used to pick on my cuticles horribly (I practically walked around with cuticle nippers) and found that the frequent use of a good moisturizer, like a body butter, made my cuticles softer, which made it harder for me to "pick", thus eliminating the behavior.
 
I tried quite a few cuticle creams and stuff and nothing worked that great for me. Here's what did: Burt's Bees lip balm. Get a tube and apply it around your nails at night. After a couple weeks, you should notice a difference.
 
I just went to the dentist and I have two cavities. He told me to stop drinking soda...so I guess that's a resolution. Stupid dentist.
 
Last year I made a new resolution every month, and it worked out really well until I got swamped with school around October. I'd like to find a way to keep going with those again this year, but I quite literally feel like I don't have time to do half the things I'd set as goals (get back into running, take up photography, volunteer, etc.) So that's kind of a bummer, but I'm going to tinker with it and see what I can do.
 
Last year's resolutions (from here):
For me... going to eat more vegetarian, exercise (week two of C25k right now, lets see how that lasts), get better grades than last semester and try and sleep more regularly.
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I sit here with ham in my stomach from restaurant eggs benedict this morning, but I eat probably 90% vegetarian, which is a good bit more than last year. Exercising was somewhat inconsistent, but I finished C25k and did a ten mile race just a couple weeks ago, starting up a half marathon program with the new year. Ehhhh on the sleeping and better grades, but I'm passing! haha.

For this upcoming year... I'd like to get better grades, continue losing weight and (maybe a bit less stereotypically), get some fire poi and light up!
 
DVMDream said:
My only resolution for right now:

1. To break my New Year's resolutions.

Attempting some reverse psychology, since I try not to break them every year, but I fail, so maybe by saying I will break them, then I won't actually break them?????? (Does that make any sense?)
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This is why I stopped making resolutions years ago. I would inevitably break them and then feel terrible about myself, so what's the point? Better to continue on my merry way and live guilt-free instead of making a big deal out of all the little things I will probably never get around to doing.
 
Cook my own food. I used to be so good at preparing meals and eating healthy. I had cut out soda almost completely and now I'm back to craving it. I weigh more then I ever have and it is simply due to the food I put in my mouth.

My parents got me an immersion blender, to make soups and smoothies with. I made roasted red pepper soup last night and it is so good. Reminded me that home made stuff tastes way better than fast food and that I am indeed a good cook.

Also do better in school. lol
 
that redhead said:
Last year I made a new resolution every month, and it worked out really well until I got swamped with school around October. I'd like to find a way to keep going with those again this year, but I quite literally feel like I don't have time to do half the things I'd set as goals (get back into running, take up photography, volunteer, etc.) So that's kind of a bummer, but I'm going to tinker with it and see what I can do.
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I am totally going to try this!
 
2014 Resolutions (in general, but I am definitely going to try the above)
-make my apartment more warm & home-y... I have blank walls and the landlord is allowing me to paint!
-try more free classes at our rec center
-cook my meals without the use of a microwave
-dress nicer! I dress in basketball shorts & tee shirt way too often
-only buy discount clothes (goodwill, thrift stores, ross, etc.) to save money I don't have
-use the free tutoring at the school
 
My resolutions are to....

Get into more of a routine with my evenings. Sleep and eating are too erratic.

Drink less pop and more water.

Put stuff away everyday rather than leave it until I get overwhelmed.



Pretty reasonable....so we'll see how it goes. 🙂
 
I usually set some goals for the year. Mine for 2014 are to:

Lose more weight by eating better, exercising more, and cutting back on the sodas (I've lost ~30 lbs since August, but still have quite a ways to go to get where I'd like to be)
Keep the house cleaner
Get accepted into a clin path residency (it's crazy to think I'll be applying in September-ish and will probably know by December!)
 
Last year I resolved to learn how to budget, and this year around the same time, I'm not in the red! So I'll call that one a win (getting a part-time job at the hospital may have been that little boost of help my bank account needed.)This year:

Relax a little and take care of myself. Go to yoga. Paint my nails. Browse the thrift store as needed. Etc. 🙂Oh, and do well in school.
 
I asked my little brother what my new year's resolution should be, and he said "spend less money." Considering I want to take a road trip with my cousin and go visit my friend in Connecticut, saving up for them sounds good to me!
 
This year I need to:
Get back in shape (lose 10lb fat, put on 5lb muscle instead.)
Go to yoga
Make sleep a priority
Make the BF a priority too (6 months away from each other is gonna be hard)
Budget better
Practice my fencing drills every day so that I don't suck after 6 months away from my coach.
 
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gugoodoll said:
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It took me a really long time to get this. I sat there looking at it confused for a while and then it finally clicked.

So I guess my real resolutions (I don't normally do them) are:
-Stop drinking soda - already started that one after my dentist appointment
-Floss more regularly - my teeth mean more to me than most things
-Cook food instead of just eating out or buying premade food
-Go to the gym - my dad was nice enough to pay for a membership to this really sweet gym in Gainesville but I never go
-Study hard but play hard
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Because making good decisions is totally out of the question!
Oh, and cook at home more 😉
 
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