New Year's resolutions

[cookiecat]

I try not to start the year off with such a bang that I set myself up to fail. I think my resolutions are daily things. Little mantras or reminders feel more manageable.

I'm not much for self help books or pictures on my wall telling me to live, love, laugh. That being said, I do try to keep these four things in mind. It's from a book called The Four Agreements:

1. Always do your best
2. Be impeccable with your word
3. Don't take things personally
4. Never make assumptions

I'm going to work on 3 and 4 more this year.

This past year has been tough because of Mr. c. 2017 is probably going to get more challenging. My resolutions are to keep my heart open and take all the love and support I can get. To stay in the moment with Mr. c and try to make his life happier. To accept whatever happens with grace and peace. To let go of all this sadness in a constructive way.

What are your resolutions?

 

[La damnee elle la licorne]

 

[cookiecat]

Here's a little more on the four agreements...

http://i.imgur.com/KQB8REll.jpg?1

 

[Kittyscave]

I've spent 50 years being very Type A, rigid, and competitive. I've been described as intimidating by virtually everyone I know. This past year I decided that approach wasn't really working for me any more. I began prepping for a class on creativity and I read Brene Brown's book, Daring Greatly. I've worked very hard to become more open to experiences and vulnerable. To my great surprise, it has actually created greater inner peace and better connections and relationships with my students.

My goal for 2017 is to become increasingly comfortable with vulnerability, less risk-averse, more accepting of failure and the lessons it brings.

As to the point #4 above, one of my favorite sayings, from my favorite psychologist, the late Dr. Albert Ellis, is "Anything worth doing is worth doing half-assed."

 

[Farawyn]

Here's a little more on the four agreements...

http://i.imgur.com/KQB8REll.jpg?1

This would help me.
Especially #1

 

[cookiecat]

On a lighter note, I must "resolute" to stop wearing pj's as every day clothing.

 

[cookiecat]

I've spent 50 years being very Type A, rigid, and competitive. I've been described as intimidating by virtually everyone I know. This past year I decided that approach wasn't really working for me any more. I began prepping for a class on creativity and I read Brene Brown's book, Daring Greatly. I've worked very hard to become more open to experiences and vulnerable. To my great surprise, it has actually created greater inner peace and better connections and relationships with my students.

My goal for 2017 is to become increasingly comfortable with vulnerability, less risk-averse, more accepting of failure and the lessons it brings.

As to the point #4 above, one of my favorite sayings, from my favorite psychologist, the late Dr. Albert Ellis, is "Anything worth doing is worth doing half-assed."

I like the good Dr's way of thinking!

This is an excellent thread about vulnerability. There's a great TED talk linked in there somewhere that's so worth the listen.

http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=1320836


Edited to add the talk:

https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability

 

[Kittyscave]

I like the good Dr's way of thinking!

This is an excellent thread about vulnerability. There's a great TED talk linked in there somewhere that's so worth the listen.

http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=1320836

Thank you, Cookie. I had not seen the thread. Checking it out now. Pretty sure I've watched and shared all the TED talks.

Happy New Year to you!

K

 

[JoanneA]

Not saying I wouldn't.

 

[La damnee elle la licorne]

 

[_Necrosomantic_]

I have enough trouble upholding old promises most days, it's been a long time since I've felt I was in a position to make any new ones. But, for all the shit that went down this year, the good far outshines the bad, and the bad was pretty heavy, so that makes the good pretty fucking special

So, that's my resolution. Bury those old ghosts and focus on the new good instead of the old bad, the things that are worth it to me now, that future I want more than anything.

Happy New Year
Cutey

 

[Farawyn]

I have enough trouble upholding old promises most days, it's been a long time since I've felt I was in a position to make any new ones. But, for all the shit that went down this year, the good far outshines the bad, and the bad was pretty heavy, so that makes the good pretty fucking special

So, that's my resolution. Bury those old ghosts and focus on the new good instead of the old bad, the things that are worth it to me now, that future I want more than anything.

Happy New Year
Cutey

Happy New Year.

 

[Oldenburg]

I always make them and never stick them.. So this year I'm not bothering with them.. Take one day at a time..

I have one actually to best I can for my Master..

Happy New Year everybody

 

[cfuhrer]

Happy New Year!

I don't make resolutions, I set goals.
I know the distinction is minute, but it works for me.
I am much more successful at achieving goals than I am at keeping resolutions.

 

[cookiecat]

I have enough trouble upholding old promises most days, it's been a long time since I've felt I was in a position to make any new ones. But, for all the shit that went down this year, the good far outshines the bad, and the bad was pretty heavy, so that makes the good pretty fucking special

So, that's my resolution. Bury those old ghosts and focus on the new good instead of the old bad, the things that are worth it to me now, that future I want more than anything.

Happy New Year
Cutey

This sounds really good.

 

[cookiecat]

I always make them and never stick them.. So this year I'm not bothering with them.. Take one day at a time..

I have one actually to best I can for my Master..

Happy New Year everybody

Well hey you! I've thought lots of you and your family. I'm in your "one day at a time" corner!!