Do you make resolutions when you enter a new year?

if so what are they?
I usually meet my goals each year mainly out of stubbornness lol but both my husband and I make individual goals and goals as a family.

His goals are:
Start interior body work on his project car
swap the transmission

Mine are:
save some money for something I have been wanting but have put off
start making it a point to take care of me too instead of putting my needs last

Family goals:
Start going to church again
Be outside more

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bijouxbroussard · F

No. I stopped New Year’s Resolutions some years ago when they seemed almost like guaranteed failure. I set one or two goals of things I need to do that I work towards, and begin a plan. It feels like less pressure, and more likely to happen. I also don’t share them with anyone. 😉

faery · F

@bijouxbroussard I believe in the power of not letting other people in on personal goals! Even if they mean well, people can influence the outcome.

Maple · 22-25, F

@bijouxbroussard Good idea. I usually tell mine so it keeps me accountable.

bijouxbroussard · F

@faery You’re right. I feel I’m old enough that I don’t need to be monitored.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Maple To whom are you accountable? Most resolutions are things that you need to be accountable to yourself for.

Maple · 22-25, F

@samueltyler2 My husband mostly lol. I'd be embarrassed if I didn't meet my goals especially if I told him about it and he was supporting me.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Maple Embarrassed? really, why so?

Maple · 22-25, F

@samueltyler2 Because if he was supporting me and I didn't meet the goals that I made I would be embarrassed with myself for not meeting them even though I had his support. He would support me either way.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Maple Not meaning to belabor the point, but what sort of support are you suggesting?

Maple · 22-25, F

@samueltyler2 He supports me financially and emotionally and every way in between. When he isn't working he takes care of his parental duties and lets me have time to myself if I need it. He works alot though so I don't usually take that time for myself rather than with the whole family.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Maple You don't have a job outside of your house?

Maple · 22-25, F

@samueltyler2 no my job is to raise our kids and make a home. I applaud those who do work outside the home but for us this is how we both wanted it.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Maple Everyone has to decide for themselves. Many families cannot make do with only one income these days.