No New Year's Resolutions

My New Year's resolution this year is not to make any resolutions. Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary was good enough to come with a lengthy definition for resolution: 1: the act or process of resolving (Are you suppose to use the word or any form of the word in the definition?): as a: the act of analyzing a complex notion into simpler ones (That's hard to do sometimes.) b: the act of answering: solving c: the act of determining. December is that time of year when we feel the importance of New Year's Resolutions. We all know and have heard about a million times the importance of goal setting.

My New Year's resolution this year is not to make any resolutions. A New Year's Resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or making lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as beneficial. I propose this year not to make any New Year's Resolutions. I am going to accomplish that is five easy steps.

1. No setting rigid goals for myself that I have to revise on a weekly and daily basis because they are unrealistic. I am not setting myself up this year for failure. Making enormous goals, spanning six months or more. A lot can happen in six months to a year. I could get a new job. I could move to another state. I could change work schedule.

2. No fitting in fitness. Now that's a big one every year that goes on the top of a list. It's usually the list posted on the refrigerator. I get to see it every time I go for a snack. Why is the list there? I am not going to exercise standing in front of the fridge looking for leftovers. No fitness list on the fridge. I may take the dog for longer walks.

3. The one of the big ones I had last year was a 20 pounds weight loss by July 4^th. I wouldn't feel guilty eating over the holidays. All the cookouts and parties. Right, that's always a good one. I know you can empathize. Weight loss before vacation to look good in the bathing suit. Not doing that this year. I'll lose two pounds after New Year's, and see what happens after that.

4. Ooooo, get organize is a biggie. I got up early before my parents or the Kids trying to undo some of the damage Santa did to our house. Looks like Kids R Us threw up in here! Who can help me reduce the clutter in your life and find peace in your home? I ask that question every year, and then Christmas happens. I'll drink a cup of coffee first. Still looks like Kids R Us threw up in here!

5. Do random acts of kindness. Maybe I'll keep this one. This I can do. Maybe I can donate the furniture, clothing and other household items that I no longer need, rather than leaving them out by the curb to fill up our landfills. I can burn some calories and get rid of the clutter. The house will be better organized. I may lose those two pounds. The lifting counts as fitness. That'll work.

Places to donate in Orlando Florida area:

i. Mission Bargain Store

911 West Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32805

(407) 841-7578

To schedule a free pick-up, call 407-843-6969 Please consider donating clean, serviceable clothing, furniture, appliances and household items.

ii. Habitat Orlando

2105 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32804

Habitat Orlando is a not-for-profit, ecumenical, Christian organization dedicated to transforming the lives of low-income, one of approximately 2,100 local affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International. The ReStore inventory has been generously donated to Habitat Orlando by businesses, builders and individuals. It is open to the public. Merchandise is discounted from standard retail prices. Below is just a sample of what you might find in stock and on sale at the Orlando area ReStore.

1. Windows

2. Doors/panels

3. Lighting fixtures

4. Carpeting

5. Tile

6. Hardware

7. Paint

8. Plumbing fixtures

9. Cabinets

10. Home furnishings (sofas, rugs, pillows, pictures, plants, tables

iii. Salvation Army Drop Off Locations

1. Address: 3955 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32808

Phone #: 407-295-9311 Hours: Call for donation hours

2. Address: 495 S. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park, FL 32792

Phone #: 407-671-4419 Hours: Call store for donation hours

3. Address: 2744 N. Orange Blosson Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744

Phone #: 407-932-2099 Hours: Call store for donation hours

Pick Up Details

Area supported: Orlando Call 1-800-95-TRUCK