2018 Hope and Plan

Happy New Year!! I know it is two weeks late. A lot of people like to make "New Year's Resolutions" for "Self-Improvements." I am no different. In the past, I tried to make my new year's resolution and "not" sound like resolutions, and as "simple" and as "specific" as possible, so they will be "easier" and have the "guidance" to achieve them. 2012 (Better Time Management), 2013 (Lifestyle Shifts), 2014 (Wish List), 2015 (Be Happy and Productive), 2016 (Thoughts and Goals), and 2017 (Daily Progress Improvement) 

This year, I am still trying to make this year's resolutions not sound like resolution, simple, and specific so I will be more likely to achieve them. I have TWO MAJOR GOALS, this year, but I decided to not share on the blog like past years, sorry! If I reached them, I would share them at the end of the year. If I did achieve both of my goals (even just one), 2018 would be my year; remember resolution quality over quantity!

The theme for 2018 is "Hope" and "Plan."

Hope - I have been practicing gratitude for years; however, I realized as older we get, life will get tougher and tougher. I might be able to survive this situation, but cannot next. The best way to practice being "hopeful" and not being hard on me. There will be "hope" for better future and self-enrichment and take a breath here and there. 

Plan - I often cannot make all the resolutions come due to "lack of time." Well "not having enough time" is NOT an excuse.  My parents once said "Everybody only has 24 hours in a day and 365 days in a year, how come there are successful people and unsuccessful people? Successful people did not have more time than unsuccessful people. The difference is that the what successful people are doing and thinking during the 24 hours versus unsuccessful people." Staring 2018, I plan my day properly and use time efficiently.

-Become a morning person: brain functions best in the morning and less distraction, so perfect time to get the most difficult and necessary tasks out the way. 
-Listen to TedTalks/Inspirational Speeches While Doing Chores: what a great way to use time efficiently. 
-Release Stress by Clearing/Organizing and Exercising: every time I have negative thoughts, read, do some chores, and/or go for a run. Say "no, no," to be negative. 
-When I feel tired, stop and take a rest: there is no way to keep working while I am not productive. I am wasting my work time AND sleep time. 

Dear My Readers: 

I hope in every 24 hours you have each day, you are doing the right thing and thinking the right stuff. The 365-day would go smoothly according to your plan!

Have a great 2018!