I Resolve To® . . . News Articles & Resolution Blogs

Since 2005 when I began been blogging about, and tracking my New Year Resolutions, I have learned a great deal about what works and what doesn't work.  In addition to using myself as a case study, I have done a daily study of news articles, polls, 'how to columns', research, and individual blog posts by people who are working on their New Year Resolutions.  It has been a fascinating journey.  Early on, I came to the conclusion that success can be had if you 'keep it simple' and consistently use common sense.  I base my own I Resolve To . . . System for keeping New Year Resolutions on practical principles that have worked for me, year-after-year:  Be willing to work hard, stay committed, and take one small step after another every single day (my Toolkit on the left sidebar provides common sense strategies and tips).   

This column is part of a continuing series that chronicles some of what I have learned in my daily effort to educate myself about resolution-keeping.  Each day, I read dozens of 'Google News Alerts' about New Year Resolutions.  We so often hear that most people 'do not' keep their resolutions.  Actually, what I have learned in my daily journey through my alerts (and the Internet) is that there is a striking number of people who 'do keep their resolutions'.   In coming months, I intend to highlight posts by 'Resolutionistas' – those who make resolutions, keep resolutions and enjoy the journey.  I also have compiled, and will share, an array of studies, polls, and 'how to' articles.

New Year Resolution Blog Posts:

• JD2718 – Resolution Update
• MPXL.Blogspot – Resolutions
• Connecticut Bob – Reaching My Goal
• The Soapbox Queens – May Resolutions
• Sci Fi Watch – New Year's Resolutions 2009
• Stuart's Irreverant And Friviolous Tennis Blog
• Backpacker.Com – Q&A Hal Summers Of Hike Every Day
• TrailerPilot.Com – Fresh Feats:  Women In Dance Edition
• JeetsPicADay.Blogspot.Com – A Picture.  A Day.  For A Year
• Hounding With Thrifty Puppy – Couponing New Year Resolution
• BookStorePeople.Com – Part Of My New Year's Resolution Is Completed
• A Positive Revolution – How To Use A Countdown To Keep Up Your Motivation
• The Lunchbox Project – Forget Dieting, My New Year's Resolution Is To Eat Big!
• TheBloomingPlatter.Blogspot.Com – A Bounty of Vegan Recipes from Betsy DiJulio
• HikeEveryDay.Blogspot.Com – Hal Summer's Hiking Resolution, 365 Days, 365 Hikes
• Habitual-Offender.Blogspot.Com – New Year's Resolution 2009:  Make Life Beautiful

News, Studies & 'How To' Articles:  

• NoMacheteJuggling.Com – How I Lost 90 Pounds In One Year
• About.Com:  Teen Advice – New Year's Resolutions For Teens
• Cellcom Green Bay Marathon Profile In Green Bay Press-Gazette – Erica Schulz

Remember:  I Resolve To . . . Achieve My New Year Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One Year.  It's your choice.  Do it today. Turn your resolution into reality in five simple, common sense steps:  Dare To Dream, Decide, Define, Develop A Plan, and Do It Daily. Make your resolution a permanent Lifetime Resolution, something that's with you for good!  Above all, Be A Resolutionista, someone who makes resolutions, keeps resolutions, and enjoys the journey!  Let's Go For It!

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Kim M. Simpson – May 27, 2009
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