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Making resolutions for 2008
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By BARBARA GOLDMAN, Staff Writer
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The tradition of the New Year's Resolutions goes all the way back to 153 B.C. Janus, a mythical king of early Rome was placed at the head of the calendar. With two faces, Janus could look back on past events and forward to the future. Janus became the ancient symbol for resolutions and many Romans looked for forgiveness from their enemies and also exchanged gifts before the beginning of each year.
A New Year's resolution is a commitment an individual makes to a lifestyle change.
Some find it advantageous and encouraging to make a resolution, while others are discouraged by the very thought of making a promise to themselves to lose weight, quit smoking or save money.
Many local residents or government officials have offered their resolutions or the reason they avoid making a resolutions. Here are the "I dos" and the "I don'ts":
Mayor David Cartmell, Maysville -- "To be more cognoscente of our area's environmental health and to make greater efforts to conserve energy both personally and in the public sector."
Mason County Judge-Executive James "Buddy" Gallenstein -- "Loose a little weight and do a little bit of exercise. Problem is I break about as many as I make."
Tim Moore, Mason County School District superintendent -- "I don't make a resolution because I'm fearful I couldn't live up to it if I made it."
Tim Stump, director of the Mason County Health Department -- "No, I don't make resolutions. It's just one of those things I don't do."
Kent Butcher, chief of police, Maysville Police Department -- "I wish everybody including police officers to have a safe and happy 2008. Hoping for a crime free year in 2008!"
Eric Bach, Fire Chief, Maysville Fire Department -- "If I make them I usually don't stick to them!"
Ryan Case, Maysville -- "I usually don't make any New Year's resolutions."
Phyllis Pickrell, Maysville -- "None, I usually never can keep them!"
Zack Martin and James Deese, Maysville, ages 9 and 7 -- "To play outside more!"
Anonymous, Mason County -- "I wanna quit smoking and make more money!"
Anonymous, Ripley -- "I don't make them. I gave up on them."
Anonymous, Maysville -- "I prefer to wait until the last minute to decide on one."
Anonymous, May's Lick -- "I'd like to loose about 30 pounds!"
Anonymous, Maysville -- "I'd like to work more. I usually don't make them cause I usually break them!"
Anonymous, West Union- - "I'd like to dance more often."
Anonymous, Brooksville -- "I think they're silly. I think if you're gonna make a decision to change your life you can do it any day."
Regardless of your resolution, beginning on New Year's Day or in the days that follow, the simplest way to make a good resolution starts with a plan. Setting a goal and acting on it is what sets apart a resolution from wishful thinking. Often resolutions are made but remain only a thought, or something spoken about. Writing down your goal and taking action makes it happen. Realizing that it takes a year round commitment and remaining flexible helps to ensure achievement of the goal.
Here are some tips to help you achieve your goal:
• Set realistic achievable goals.
• Set your resolution in specific rather than broad terms. Instead of "I'll exercise more," try "I'll walk a mile at least three times a week.
• Break down resoltions into smaller goals.
• Look for alternatives to replace the bad habits you want to break.
• Make resolutions that are important to you, not what others think should be important to you.
Contact Barbara Goldman at barbara.goldman@lee.net or call (606) 564-9091, ext. 274. |
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