Resolutions

My new year’s resolutions (how cliché, I know…)

Listen more. For the entirety of my life I have unapologetically been a talker. I tend to join every conversation, start up chats with strangers, and (sadly) sometimes even fail to hear what someone else is saying because I am merely listening for the opportunity to interject my own comment. I like that I am talker, but I am fearful that I have missed many a wonderful thought because I simply failed to listen. I am resolved to not only hear others, but to listen to what they are saying.

Work smarter. I like to think that I am appearing to work frequently enough, but I often find that I am not working wisely. I do a lot of sitting and mind wandering and day dreaming and internet shopping. I could be much more productive at work if I attempted to actually work. I am resolved to stay on focus more and to work smarter.

Set up housekeeping. I have my own apartment that has its own kind of charm… when it’s clean. I really, really need to put the dishes in the dishwasher as soon as I’m finished using them. I need to pick up all of my miscellaneous belongings before I go to bed each net. I need to hang up my clothes as soon as they are out of the dryer. I am resolved to set up housekeeping… for real.

And the most cliché of all—live a healthier life. I must eat healthier, exercise more, take my vitamins, have quiet time, etc. I mean it this time. Really. Stop smirking.