Bad Habits and Resolutions

Can you believe 2011 is coming to a close? What a year it has been! Each year, I don't technically make resolutions, but rather lists of things I need to work on to become a better person. One year, I put them on those giant post-it tablets and listed 86 things I needed to address. 86??? This was when I was in a self help book stage and owned a copy of a book entitled "Maybe It IS Him." I hung them up in my office because I thought it would hold me accountable. Actually, after about 2 days of looking at such an overwhelming list, I got a massive headache. So before I officially decide to commit to anything in 2012, let's take a look at some of my bad habits. I know this is probably embarrassing, but supposedly this is how you actually stay focused on the issues. You have to make it public. Not Maury public, but be honest about what you need to do. This all came to me this morning when my car wouldn't start and I was afraid I was going to have to call a towing service with some clever name like 400 Wrecker - We Tow So You Can Go.

I drink out of the milk jug. Isn't that awful and disgusting? My mother would be appalled that I am admitting that, but sometimes I'm the only drinker of the milk.  Hence, I don't want to dirty a glass. That's not very dignified is it?

I'm completely mortified that I do this, but I talk over people. I hate doing that! I try to count to 5 and then speak, but inevitably someone starts saying something at that moment. It's a deplorable habit and I am SO sorry for doing that. It's truly an instance of it's me and not you.

Gosh, I've wanted to lose 10 pounds since birth even though I only weighed 7.  It doesn't matter how much I weigh, I always want to lose 10. Sometimes 15. The new theory is that you should chronicle your efforts with youtube videos in conjunction with a food diary and ask for feedback. That is why there is this deluge of videos of people trying to  fit into jeans 4 sizes too small. Seriously.  Google "wiggling into jeans" and you will be astonished at what people post.  I think I will pass on the video aspect as I'm trying to hang on to a few friends. And a food journal? Here is a start. I had some triscuits with wasabi mustard, part of an apple, and a slice of cheese. That's probably not going to win any nutrition awards. Mmmmm. Maybe I will post a food journal after all.

And finally, worry less. I used to never, ever worry. Now, I take it to the extreme. Worry solves nothing and causes significant lines on your forehead  (or fivehead in my case as my forehead is ginormous). I can only control what I can control and everything has a way of working itself out the way it is supposed to be. I think. At least that is what I try to convince myself of thinking.

Stay tuned....