Comments on: How to make a New Year’s resolution that you’ll keep http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:55:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: How To Set Meaningful Goals for 2008 and Make Progress Towards Your Ideal Life : THRILLINGheroics: Gen-Y Tips for Leadership, Personal Growth, and Success http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-134405 How To Set Meaningful Goals for 2008 and Make Progress Towards Your Ideal Life : THRILLINGheroics: Gen-Y Tips for Leadership, Personal Growth, and Success Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:05:53 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-134405 [...] “How to make a New Year’s resolution that you’ll keep” on Brazen Careerist “Don’t Make Resolutions — Set Goals for 2008″ on Get Rich Slowly “Recover Your Abandoned New Year’s Resolutions” on Life Optimizer [...] […] “How to make a New Year’s resolution that you’ll keep” on Brazen Careerist “Don’t Make Resolutions — Set Goals for 2008″ on Get Rich Slowly “Recover Your Abandoned New Year’s Resolutions” on Life Optimizer […]

]]> By: Career Q&A with the Library Career People » Q: What can I do to get organized? I am feeling overwhelmed. http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133958 Career Q&A with the Library Career People » Q: What can I do to get organized? I am feeling overwhelmed. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:55:49 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133958 [...] Here are a few resources that just might inspire a little de-cluttering and goal-setting in your life. Penelope Trunk’s Brazen Careerist: Advice at the intersection of work and life “How to make a New Year’s resolution that you’ll keep” [...] […] Here are a few resources that just might inspire a little de-cluttering and goal-setting in your life. Penelope Trunk’s Brazen Careerist: Advice at the intersection of work and life “How to make a New Year’s resolution that you’ll keep” […]

]]> By: Caitlin http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133948 Caitlin Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:39:36 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133948 If you can do this any time of year then that's great. Personally I find something inspiring in the blank slate of a new year that is conducive for goal setting, especially coming right after all the fun and jollity of December. If you can do this any time of year then that’s great. Personally I find something inspiring in the blank slate of a new year that is conducive for goal setting, especially coming right after all the fun and jollity of December.

]]> By: A 2008 To Do List « Babble On by Kelvin Lee http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133886 A 2008 To Do List « Babble On by Kelvin Lee Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:38:33 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133886 [...] Every new year people make new year’s resolutions. The problem though is that resolutions are always broken. [...] […] Every new year people make new year’s resolutions. The problem though is that resolutions are always broken. […]

]]> By: Kuwaiti Woman http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133745 Kuwaiti Woman Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:21:34 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133745 My goal for 2008 is maintaining a blog to record my spending habits in order to budget my expenditures. Writing down everything has been an eye-opening experience. I always knew I was a terrible spender but it didn't seem real until I typed it! My two big goals for the year are to save and invest money. The fact that I put a budget together is a big step in the right direction. I have been reading through your archives and have enjoyed many of your posts. Thank you! My goal for 2008 is maintaining a blog to record my spending habits in order to budget my expenditures. Writing down everything has been an eye-opening experience. I always knew I was a terrible spender but it didn’t seem real until I typed it!

My two big goals for the year are to save and invest money. The fact that I put a budget together is a big step in the right direction.

I have been reading through your archives and have enjoyed many of your posts. Thank you!

]]> By: Resume Writer http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133695 Resume Writer Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:46:29 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133695 <p>In my newsletter, I addressed New Year's resolutions from the vantage point that most of the time we break them. The question is then "How do we respond?" Here is my Note from the Editor entry:</p> <p>Well, 2008 has arrived, and with the New Year comes the promises and resolutions that are supposed to change our lives for the better. But sadly, before too long most of them are broken.</p> <p>Because of how "hallowed" the resolution is to most of us, we consider it a promise that we have broken and lost forever (at least until the next year when we can make the same resolution again). But sometimes we forget that there is nothing wrong with getting back on the horse. </p> <p>Whether your resolution involves staying off sweets, reading more frequently, or keeping in touch with loved ones, don't let a slip be the end of it. Sulk for an hour or so if you must, but set the ship right and bring that resolution back in line!</p> <p>This year, let's all add this to our resolution list:</p> <p>"I resolve to continue any resolution on which I slip or break". </p> <p>In life, we will all take our hits ... it is how we respond that determine where we end up in life.</p> <p>I wish everyone a safe and prosperous New Year!<br /> William Mitchell In my newsletter, I addressed New Year’s resolutions from the vantage point that most of the time we break them. The question is then “How do we respond?” Here is my Note from the Editor entry:

Well, 2008 has arrived, and with the New Year comes the promises and resolutions that are supposed to change our lives for the better. But sadly, before too long most of them are broken.

Because of how “hallowed” the resolution is to most of us, we consider it a promise that we have broken and lost forever (at least until the next year when we can make the same resolution again). But sometimes we forget that there is nothing wrong with getting back on the horse.

Whether your resolution involves staying off sweets, reading more frequently, or keeping in touch with loved ones, don’t let a slip be the end of it. Sulk for an hour or so if you must, but set the ship right and bring that resolution back in line!

This year, let’s all add this to our resolution list:

“I resolve to continue any resolution on which I slip or break”.

In life, we will all take our hits … it is how we respond that determine where we end up in life.

I wish everyone a safe and prosperous New Year!

William Mitchell

]]> By: deepali http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133617 deepali Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:50:41 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133617 Another reason why goals fail is because we lack the attention span to hold to something so big in a year. We expect to see instant results and we don't, so we get frustrated and by July we're back to our prior behavior. That's why I like the idea of setting a yearly goal that can be broken down into months (and possibly even weeks). If you can do that, then you've also committed fully, which is another important factor. Another reason why goals fail is because we lack the attention span to hold to something so big in a year. We expect to see instant results and we don’t, so we get frustrated and by July we’re back to our prior behavior.

That’s why I like the idea of setting a yearly goal that can be broken down into months (and possibly even weeks). If you can do that, then you’ve also committed fully, which is another important factor.

]]> By: Leonard Klaatu http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133611 Leonard Klaatu Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:08:53 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133611 Aim low. Re-aim even lower. Settle for something even lower. Rejoice in your success. Aim low.
Re-aim even lower.
Settle for something even lower.
Rejoice in your success.

]]> By: Sifi M http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133602 Sifi M Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:15:55 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133602 I have resolved to entertain people at home or in a restaurant at least once a month this year. It doesn't need to be elaborate, just sincere. One of the best ways to take stock is to see your life through others' eyes. Also, it forces you to clear away the clutter! I have resolved to entertain people at home or in a restaurant at least once a month this year. It doesn’t need to be elaborate, just sincere. One of the best ways to take stock is to see your life through others’ eyes. Also, it forces you to clear away the clutter!

]]> By: Shawn http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133539 Shawn Thu, 03 Jan 2008 03:00:42 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/31/how-to-make-a-new-years-resolution-that-youll-keep/#comment-133539 "Baby steps get on the elevator... baby steps get on the elevator... Ah, I'm on the elevator." A great quote from Bill Murray in the movie What About Bob. Sometimes we forget about the "manageable" aspect of goal setting. Instead of going all in, sometimes it's best to move forward a bit at a time. That way you don't give up after two days at the gym. With that being said, it's time for baby to step on the treadmill. “Baby steps get on the elevator… baby steps get on the elevator… Ah, I’m on the elevator.”

A great quote from Bill Murray in the movie What About Bob. Sometimes we forget about the “manageable” aspect of goal setting. Instead of going all in, sometimes it’s best to move forward a bit at a time. That way you don’t give up after two days at the gym.

With that being said, it’s time for baby to step on the treadmill.

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