New Years Resolutions Anyone/ 2016 Goals?

[Rumors]

Anyone making New Years resolutions about their wellness? Some of mine are
1. Learn self compassion
2. Not isolate
3. Work (actually work and not go through the motions) in therapy
4. Go to an Al Anon meeting... I know this sounds cheesy but I am not a group sharing kind of gal and the thought causes a great deal of anxiety but I desperately would like to connect with others and hear their stories so maybe I won't feel so abnormal ???
5. Be a better listener especially for my kid
6. Be at peace with parts of my life
7. Work on a better understanding/relationship with my husband or find some resolve

I don't know... Cheesy but things I want to accomplish. Perhaps it would be better said "2016 Goals"
Maybe we could check back in as we complete some of these things so that we can build on our progress?
Happy 2016

 

[Changing4Best]

I like goals better, I think I have a better chance of sticking to them. I have written in this book my sister gave me for Christmas, which is called: "OUR GARDEN ROOM (365 DAYS OF NOURISHMENT FOR YOUR SOUL)." It is by Eileen Hegel.

Here is what I wrote on today's journal page of this book:

1. Read my Bible every day before I go out.
2. Pray for friends and loved ones every day (I have a long list of these that I pray for).
3. Be healthy, eat healthy, get enough sleep, etc.
4. Play mental exercise games, WORD SEARCHES, etc.
5. Listen to music.
6. Meditation.
7. Talk to at least one friend or relative each day.
8. Be with God all day, remember that He is always near.
9. I go to this page to do this: http://www.memozor.com/memory-game-online-free/for-seniors .
10. And to this page: http://self-compassion.org/ .

 

[Ed Norton]

I just hope I can...too scared to say it.

 

[Rumors]

I just hope I can...too scared to say it.

Will send up good thoughts that not only can you do it, but you can talk about it too... Best wishes.

 

[Friday]

I made a New Years Resolution years ago to make Resolutions year round, as they came to me... <grin> Still resolving that!

My goals this year are unfortunately the same as last year's :facepalm: ; Get Stable. House, job, routines, fitness, medical, relationships.

<chuckling> Although a horse stable would be effing amazing, other kind of stable is what I'm aiming for, me. Least right now ;)

 

[Rumors]

@FridayJones
Tried to send you a pm but your inbox was full.

 

[Chava]

Cut back on meds because they all quit working, and continuing to find other ways to manage.

 

[Chava]

Go to an Al Anon meeting... I know this sounds cheesy but I am not a group sharing kind of gal and the thought causes a great deal of anxiety but I desperately would like to connect with others and hear their stories so maybe I won't feel so abnormal ???

This sounds great. I am quite a hermit, but the caring and support from AA is very good for me. The group setting is also lightly structured, so you are totally free to be there and listen and not share until you feel comfortable. Or you can share when it feels okay and it will be easy to know how to jump in because there is that common focus that holds you together. Is there a contact number so you can call and talk to someone first? Do you know anyone who attends meetings so you could meet up with them first? Not sure if you've gone before, but I know the hardest part is just showing up for a first meeting. But I'm sure you could find connection and support if you can find the courage to try it. Good luck with all of your goals for 2016!

 

[jaccat]

Perservere with the mindfulness and meditation until I can do it without having a panic attack!

 

[Deleted member 12723]

i look at the new year as a clean slate and resolved a few years ago not to have resolutions, but aim for the positive changes.

 

[Rumors]

@Chava
I haven't found a contact number for anyone. There was an email address, however it appears like it is a generic email where anyone can read it. I would like to not send something in the blind. As far as I know, I don't know anyone who goes however I could get there and know everyone. Lol. I have thought about going to an open AA meeting as well. I am not sure what fits just yet. I love in a large town, however my family has been in a fairly high profile line of work so I think part of my anxiety is coming face to face with someone I know. I realize they are there for the same reason, but my family history tells me that what goes on at home stays at home so I have a lot of guilt in feeling like I am not being loyal. Sucks....

 

[Panda Bear]

Follow my year bible reading plan, for the first time.

Bring therapy full circle and say good bye to my T for the last time by years end.