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01/04/11 Grif.Net – How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions

01/04/11 Grif.Net – How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions

RESOLUTION #1: Self Improvement

2005: I will read at least 20 good books a year.
2006: I will read at least 10 books a year.
2007: I will read 5 books a year.
2008: I will finish ‘The Pelican Brief’.
2009: I will read some articles in the newspaper this year.
2010: I will read at least one article this year.
2011: I will try and finish the comics section this year.

RESOLUTION #2: Diet and Exercise

2005: I will get my weight down below 200.
2006: I will watch my calories until I get below 220.
2007: I will follow my new diet religiously until I get below 240.
2008: I will try to develop a realistic attitude about my weight.
2009: I will work out 5 days a week.
2010: I will work out 3 days a week.
2011: I will try to drive past a gym at least once a week.

RESOLUTION #3: Finances

2005: I will not spend my money frivolously.
2006: I will pay off my bank loan promptly.
2007: I will pay off my bank loans promptly.
2008: I will begin making a strong effort to be out of debt by 2009.
2009: I will be totally out of debt by 2010.
2010: I will try to pay off the debt interest by 2011.
2011: I will try to be out of the country by the end of the year.

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Dr Bob Griffin
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