Continued from Part 1 of New Years Resolutions……

Two years ago, I set my resolution of making and completing Charlie’s life book. I was very determined to accomplish that goal, not only because I thought it would be beneficial to my self in dealing with my grief, but because it was so important to me for Charlie to have it and begin using it.

I used the steps mentioned in part one. I set a date to have it completed by. I didn’t make a lot of resolutions; only that one. And I told people about the resolution as I knew they would ask me how it was going and that would help hold me accountable. I mentally made a timeline of how long I thought I would need to complete the book. I wanted to have it completed by Charlie’s birthday in September so when I started the goal in January I had nine months to complete it. I knew I would need to work on it at least once a week and allotted myself that time. I was very persistent with the goal and actually completed the life book by the summer. So I finished a few months earlier than the original date I had set to complete the goal by!
Completing Charlie’s life book and following through with that New Year’s Resolution was very rewarding. Anytime (not just at New Year’s) that you set a goal, follow through, and accomplish it, I think it is rewarding.

I’ve been racking my brain lately pondering over a resolution for 2007. But thus far, I haven’t come up with much. I think my goal will be to just to continue to work on dealing with my issues and my personal and spiritual health and to work on forgiveness. Forgiveness is a big issue for me and there are people I need to forgive, beginning with myself.

So if you are making a resolution this year, I wish you luck with it!!