Some more unsolicited advice, offered in good conscience by The Old Indian.
This is offered as a reminder for those who, like myself, make resolutions and find them too difficult to keep if tackled all at once. This little piece has helped me keep a few in the past. After trying to follow the advice for years and still failing time after time, I added this to my daily routine. A copy clipped from a paper and long ago turned brittle resides in my diabetes test meter case and gets read every morning as I wait for the test results to appear on the readout window. While not a perfect solution, I find that in keeping with the advice theme, this works best for me if taken in a small 'once daily' dose. It also seems that this is about the time each year that it's really needed as a reminder. Good luck!!
This is offered as a reminder for those who, like myself, make resolutions and find them too difficult to keep if tackled all at once. This little piece has helped me keep a few in the past. After trying to follow the advice for years and still failing time after time, I added this to my daily routine. A copy clipped from a paper and long ago turned brittle resides in my diabetes test meter case and gets read every morning as I wait for the test results to appear on the readout window. While not a perfect solution, I find that in keeping with the advice theme, this works best for me if taken in a small 'once daily' dose. It also seems that this is about the time each year that it's really needed as a reminder. Good luck!!(Adapted by Pauline Phillips (Dear Abby) from the original credo of Al-Anon)
JUST FOR TODAY, I will live through this day only. I will not brood about yesterday or obsess about tomorrow. I will not set far-reaching goals or try to overcome all of my problems at once. I know that I can do something for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I had to keep it up for a lifetime. 
JUST FOR TODAY, I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me. If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away and fill it with sunshine. 
JUST FOR TODAY, I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct those things that I can correct and accept those I cannot.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will improve my mind. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration. I will not be a mental loafer.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will be kind and courteous to those who cross my path, and I'll not speak ill of others. I'll improve my appearance, speak softly, and not interrupt when someone else is talking. Just for today, I'll refrain from improving anybody but myself. 
JUST FOR TODAY, I will do something positive to improve my health. If I'm a smoker, I'll quit. If I'm overweight, I'll eat healthily -- if only just for today. And not only that, I'll get off the couch and take a brisk walk, even if it's only around the block.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will be kind and courteous to those who cross my path, and I'll not speak ill of others. I'll improve my appearance, speak softly, and not interrupt when someone else is talking. Just for today, I'll refrain from improving anybody but myself. JUST FOR TODAY, I will do something positive to improve my health. If I'm a smoker, I'll quit. If I'm overweight, I'll eat healthily -- if only just for today. And not only that, I'll get off the couch and take a brisk walk, even if it's only around the block. 
JUST FOR TODAY, I will gather the courage to do what is right and take responsibility for my own actions. 
I sincerely hope anyone seeking to effect changes in their life will find it of some help. Seems some of my 'Blog Staffers' have already gotten off to good start on their resolutions.
Until next time, take care and be well.
