New Years Resolutions

[cherryblossom]

I used to sit and read an entire book in a few hours...but now I can't seem to be able to concentrate long enough to read a full chapter.

I love to read - great escapism. I usually read for half an hour to an hour in bed every night before sleep. I take a sleeping tablet, then read until I can't see straight any more! Or if I get into bed at a reasonable hour, I'll read for a while before I pop my sleeping tablet, then continue reading until I need to sleep (btw - I don't recommend the regular use of sleeping tablets, but it's the only way I sleep at present). I guess that could be part of my commitment to therapy resolution - that one goal would be to be able to sleep without medication, the ultimate goal to be stable without any medication.

As for the weight loss goal, I still don't know whether I should put a figure on it. If I do say I want to loose x amount, that may lead to a feeling of failure and disappointment, if I don't reach it. But equally, if I don't set a number I am more likely to put it off till next week, or next month :thinking:

 

[Nyx]

If the feeling of failure should stop us from setting specific goals, I think we wouldn't start doing anything... If you're afraid to put a number on it, I have a suggestion: set a number of kilos per month - a reasonable one - and if you don't reach it one month, add it to the next one.

 

[anthony]

I like your resolutions jadebear. I hope you give them your best shot and succeed... Even when you fall down briefly... Get yourself back on track and uphold those resolutions... Good list.

 

[jadebear]

Another resolution is to not be on the forums so much. I'm finding that I do so much better when I limit my time on them.

 

[jadebear]

I know this is only jan. 8th, but so far I have followed through with the resolutions I've made. I know it's not a complete turn around and things take time, but I think I am off to a good start......

 

[Lucycat]

Well done Jade Bear.

Here is my list .

• Give up smoking
• reduce my alcohol intake ( again)
• Sensible eating - at least 2 meals EVERY day
• wear feminine clothes more often ( not just Christmas and Birthdays lol)
• Stop prescription medication ( with the support of my T.)

I am doing well on the smoking so far, but really need to try harder with the drink. The clothes and medication I have put on hold until we are able to move back into our house ( following a burst pipe).

 

[Lucycat]

Well, still off the cigarettes - now 14 days.
No alcohol at all for 2 days. Have been advised by my T. to quit the alcohol completely and NOT to stop the medication.

 

[cherryblossom]

Nice one Lucy. Well done. Keep up the ggod work. I have faith in you :D

 

[Lucycat]

Keep up the ggod work. I have faith in you

Oh, CB this really made me chuckle.:lmao:
I am sure it is a typo, but from you god and faith, when I am sure I have read somewhere that you are a non-believer just as I am!!!

Thanks all the same:laughatyou:

 

[cherryblossom]

Yep!! You got me! A typo!

The forum has been so quiet, I had a couple of days off. I wasn't very well mentally, so went to my parents for the weekend, and went to see my brother too. I admit I was a little overwhelmed by how busy the forum had been in my absence (since weekends are usually quiet too), so I was reading and typing quickly!! But if ggod helps you go for it! otherwise, do your best!!

Oh well, if all else fails, at least I made you laugh!!

 

[felix]

I am aiming to get some control back in my life, which means actually going to the Doctor and saying "hey, i'm not ok actually"... I would also like to loose weight (big comfort eater over here) and get fitter which so far is going pretty well. I just need to get going on the first part!

 

[Lucycat]

CB sorry that you weren't so well. It is not good if your hard work on here overwhelms you. You were right to take time out and look after number one.

So Felix, have you made that appointment with the doctor yet?