Good morning everyone!!! I was thinking this morning about how wonderful this forum is and how great it is that I got to meet all of you. I was contacted by a representative of the State of New Jersey to meet on a prospective project together, so it really got my wheels spinning. So, I am now reflecting on my goals, where I am on them and where I want to be, both personally, career, and drinking. So often in programs like this, we focus on what is not working, which is important so that we can continue to improve. But I think every once in a while it is important to reflect on the positive changes that have already occurred. I know the holiday season is upon us, most of us currently focusing on Christmas and Channukah! But for us, we should also be thinking about New Year and the resolutions we're going be making!!! I'm hoping if I start thinking about my New Year resolution for drinking that it will help me to stay focused through the holidays!
So, here are the positive changes that I have been able to perfect since I joined here a month and a half ago, along with those I hope to make my New Year's resolution!
1. I no longer drink when cooking (except for last minute preparations before dinner).
2. I now do stress management by taking aromatherpahy baths and listening to music, which has helped to decrease my drinking, as well as given me a much more positive outlook on things.
3. I now have "travel management", where I carefully plan my travels so that I don't drink -- this is important since I travel so much.
4. I now stop drinking at least two hours before going to bed -- it has been great at training me to stop drinking and I always go to bed sober.
5. I am now exercising at least once a day.
My New Years Resolutions (that I plan to start psyching myself up for now) are
1. Stop drinking alcohol at lunch.
2. Limit myself to three glasses a day (except holidays).
3. Implement the new Perricone diet cookbook (which I'm hoping to get for Christmas).
4. Exercise at least twice a day.
5. Stop drinking in excess when I get angry with my husband or upset with my parents!
OK -- That's where I am and where I hope to be. It is going to be challenging!!
Thank you for allowing me to post this! You all probably didn't need to hear this, but I definitely needed to say it!! Thanks for your patience.
I'd love to hear from others about their successes and their hopes for the New Year!
Have a great day!!
MM
PS - Has anyone heard from Hawk? I didn't see a post, but I could have missed it.
So, here are the positive changes that I have been able to perfect since I joined here a month and a half ago, along with those I hope to make my New Year's resolution!
1. I no longer drink when cooking (except for last minute preparations before dinner).
2. I now do stress management by taking aromatherpahy baths and listening to music, which has helped to decrease my drinking, as well as given me a much more positive outlook on things.
3. I now have "travel management", where I carefully plan my travels so that I don't drink -- this is important since I travel so much.
4. I now stop drinking at least two hours before going to bed -- it has been great at training me to stop drinking and I always go to bed sober.
5. I am now exercising at least once a day.
My New Years Resolutions (that I plan to start psyching myself up for now) are
1. Stop drinking alcohol at lunch.
2. Limit myself to three glasses a day (except holidays).
3. Implement the new Perricone diet cookbook (which I'm hoping to get for Christmas).
4. Exercise at least twice a day.
5. Stop drinking in excess when I get angry with my husband or upset with my parents!
OK -- That's where I am and where I hope to be. It is going to be challenging!!
Thank you for allowing me to post this! You all probably didn't need to hear this, but I definitely needed to say it!! Thanks for your patience.
I'd love to hear from others about their successes and their hopes for the New Year!
Have a great day!!
MM
PS - Has anyone heard from Hawk? I didn't see a post, but I could have missed it.
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