A little piece on New Year's Resolutions

Why Do We Need New Year’s Resolutions?

I’m sure more experienced writers have tackled this issue. Why are these “resolutions” such a necessity in our lives once our calendars make that annual flip to January 1? Is it that “everyone else is doing it”, task that provokes us to want to be part of that “in-crowd”? Whatever it is, we have all different reasons for broadcasting our New Year’s resolutions to the world.

So Mr. Huck will offer his take on the subject at hand. Perhaps some of us take a look back at the previous year and wonder that famous “what could have been” type of thought. What if we did finally see Rome? What if we did not make that mistake in that relationship with a loved one? What if we did finally quit smoking? Or maybe we just wanted to get back to the gym and get ourselves in shape, but we just couldn’t make the time (famous last line) to do so.

Coming from my perspective, I am that “there is always room for improvement”, type of guy. I think that comes from being in Farmhouse Fraternity when I was at Western Kentucky University.  I always start the year thinking of improvements I should make in my life. Others would roll their eyes, and so be it. When you have been blessed with a good memory in your DNA, then you always remember the little stuff. When I say little stuff I mean that time when I was disrespectful to the Bulgarian hostel owner that I worked for, or the time when I little selfish motives came before that of someone else’s and I was reprimanded as a result of it.

Year after Year my primary resolution is simple: be a better man than you were last year. Naturally, (if you know me well) secondary resolutions usually consist of how ‘ole Johnny should be in better physical shape, or be healthier than the previous year.  Occasionally there is a resolution that relates to drinking – drink two or three fewer pints than the previous year, or hold off on the scotch until you gotta sing at the annual Christmas party.

Some may resolve to lose those extra pounds; others feel the need to finally get financially fit. I know a few folks who desire to visit certain countries or world-famous landmarks. Or some just want to do something different for a change, such as get into hot yoga – I’d love to get back to doing some of that hot (literally) stuff again sometime soon too.  Remember to be as positive as possible, ask others for support and never, ever give up. Those three key ingredients will help you to reach your goals, and then some. 

God Bless and Goodnight.