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I Hate New Year's

Updated: Feb 10



Call me a curmudgeon, but New Year’s has not been my favorite time of year. In fact, I dread it. According to an article in Forbes only 8% of us keep our New Year’s resolutions.

If you feel the same about New Year’s, let me first give you a bit of background and then I will share how to turn this around to look forward to possibilities and make them happen!


This year, I feel differently because I am looking back at all that I accomplished during this past year. There were some unexpected trials that came up and looking back I really don’t know how I had the energy or how I got things done. Throw me a curve ball and somehow it all gets done along with work and everyday tasks.


After reviewing the past year, now I can face what I imagine my new year will look like. Yes, it will have curve balls, but I already know I can work with them.

Here are some options on how to keep those promises to yourself: