2012 New Years Resolutions

[NikoSan999]

Most people have at least one New Year Resolution they hope to accomplish in the coming year. For some it's lose weight, for some it's financial, stop smoking, learn new dishes, school, pay off XX on debt etc.

How many of us have Resolutions for 2012? List any and all you hope to accomplish no matter how big or small.

[AmyBoz]

I'm not sure if mine are really "resolutions"...just things that I hope to do more of and less of in 2012. I posted about it on the blog today, so you can click my link in my signature if you'd like to check it out.

I'm always interested in seeing others resolutions, as sometimes people think of things I would never have, but could certainly stand to do in my own life!

[sabrelvssammy]

My resolution is more general in nature...

While I want to work in all areas (health, finance, play, etc)...

My goal is to be able to learn to focus and stay the course no matter what task I am tackling. I try to take on too many things at once resulting in my doing none to the best of my ability.

[Sophiasmama]

Eat healthier and exercise more...and the list in my siggy...2012 is going to be very busy,and will take alot of focus.

[nessarowdy]

I have a LONG list. lol But I'm excited about them all, so that's a good sign!

First and foremost, pay down my debt. I will be tracking my money this month to see where all the leaks are, so that will be eye-opening, I'm sure.

I am going to start exercising regularly. And in addition to this, I am going to try and drink 6-8 glasses of water daily. I forget to drink it, so this will be a challenge for me!

I would like to try and learn a 2nd language this year. Maybe not master it, but basic phrases and words would be fabulous!

I'm excited for 2012!!

-Vanessa

[Contrary Housewife]

I don't normally make resolutions, and right now I am pretty happy with my life and don't see a lot that needs changing. However, this year I am going to try and finish all the craft projects I said I would finish last year, as well as not get overwhelmed with new projects this year.

[mystypooh]

I'm a bit like nessarowdy....want to focus on debt. I made a little progress this year but not enough to pay anything off :-(
I should have one paid off next month, if all goes well. Then start the snowballing process.

I'd also like to do the water but, boy, I sure hate drinking water. I was able to quit drinking soft drinks last year, thank goodness, but I just can't make myself like water. Maybe it's like taking medicine, just drink it and get it over with.

I'd like to focus more on helping my daughter who struggles with AS. Not sure what else I can do but I'll keep trying.

[fernykins]

none for me......I just plan to live my life one day at a time.
Fern

[Cricketlegs]

I don't do them BUT this year I want to pay off the camper($537) and get savings back up to $2000+ to replace what was taken for dds car repairs.

I am sticking with these 2 for now. Anything more will just bog me down and worry me.

When I complete these 2 tasks I will move forward down my list.

Oh dang I forgot! I am getting my 4 month stock pile in place too.

So that makes 3!

[Missourimom]

Fernykins, I am the same way. I stopped making resolutions a long time ago. The majority of people give up on them rather quickly.

[oheoh's momma]

I usually don't do resolutions
I have family goals
stockpile
start a small emergency fund
for grandma to be able to meet her owns needs more
Me
go to church more often
use my treadmill more
lose weight

[brenda67]

plant a herb garden
plant a asparagus bed
my vehicle needs shocks & struts
my dh's vehicle needs $700 worth of work
Buy a $600 dollar coil for our hot water pressure thingie
Have new entry door installed
buy new energy effient windows
put plywood in the attic so there is a floor for more storage
add more canned food to my stockpile
learn to use my new pressure canner to can everything I can hopefully from my garden
convince my dh to let me add more fruit trees to our orchard
try/practice making more homemade bread's like english muffin's & bagels,keiser rolls
buy a mantis tiller
fill in the last 2 garden beds with rich soil that I can hopefully be able to grow healthy tomatoe plants that won't die of blight
add money to the savings account
lose 50lbs
try planting some herbal plants again..something ate the plant's that I planted this past summer
organize my bedroom
buy lined curtains for all bedrooms window's
build TP up to a couple years worth
buy new mattress for my oldest son's bed
organize hallway closet
spend alot of time in front of our firepit this summer
have some family get together's this summer
work on myself to be more patient about people/ things in general
enjoy life and my family

Yes it's long I know.. but.. I'm going to try very hard on doing everything that is listed!

[peanut]

If you're interested in seeing other people's resolutions you might be interested in the 2012 Twenty Wishes Challenge here.

I don't do resolutions so much as 20 Wishes every year. They aren't fixed in stone. And I have a procedure for breaking them down and getting things done.

I used to have 11 pages of 'goals'. Limiting myself to 20 wishes has really helped me narrow down what is important to me and what skill set I bring to the table that I can use to set realistic timelines.

My big 'resolutions' would be to earn some money, and to become healthier, with all that entails.

[erinalexmom]

I am going to only focus on one things at a time. Right now IF things go the way I want them to money wise. Then I will be debt free by June 1st! I will take everything else from there. There is talk of my grandfather (who passed away 2yrs ago) farm getting sold. If this happens I would like to buy it but I must be debt free first.

[Maine Girl]

Happy 2012!!

For me I think this year I will focus on more exercise and of course working on my debt and working on my stockpile. Keeping things simple works for me.