It’s typical to hear
resolutions mentioned just before the month that starts with the letter “J.” Yes,
those pesky little words we all spout and vow to follow.
Within a couple of
weeks, heck days, these precious words are often out of sight and out of mind. Why
does this happen to a majority of people’s resolutions?
Consider that the lists
of words are put together during a very busy season: celebrating the various
holidays with gatherings & parties, special dinners, baking, making &
sending cards, cleaning & holiday decorating of the home, buying, sending
& receiving gifts, church activities, employer sponsored functions, employer’s
community charity activities, etc.; dealing with depression or anxiety can
accompany the dark gloomy days of winter or any interaction with undesirable
family members; and possibly your job may involve year-end and year-beginning
financial or tax related duties, finalizing projects, etc.
Why are resolutions tied
to the calendar year? Could they coincide with a fiscal year? If so, then look
at June and July. They are often the end and beginning, respectfully, of the
fiscal year. It may still be a very busy time of the year: Memorial Day,
graduations, Flag Day, weddings, Independence Day – just to name a couple of
happenings. Yet, this time of year has something that doesn’t accompany the
traditional resolution time period – sun and warmer weather!!!
So enjoy the warm rain
and set resolutions!
(To be continued in
Resolutions #3…)
