most people make resolutions for the upcoming calendar year.  i am student, so my new year really beings in august.  this is the time for hopefulness and anxiety.  on the eve of a new “year”, i decided to jot down my resolutions.  usually, it is a mental list, but i blog now.  so why not solidify it.

• stop procrastinating: i feel like i upped my reading more last year, but i still have trouble retaining all the information.  yet, some chapters and articles always tend to fall into crevices.  i need to motivate myself (somehow) to be obstinate in my reading habits.  i told myself i would type notes to keep in a binder.  it would make future referencing much easier.  nothing elaborate, but a few things of importance here and there.  also, i need to be more dilligent in completing my thesis.
• maintain my workout schedule: this is not too difficult but it still needs to be noted.  the mind and body work in tandem.  therefore, both need to be at it’s healthiest level.  i haven’t been to the gym since may due to the trip and the a/c in my old apartment’s gym being set at 85 when i came back.  so i plan to recharge my habit and keep it going.
• utilize resources with my clients: i hear my other colleagues searching scholarly databases looking for articles to help them treat their clients.  this has crossed my mind before, but i was too lazy to do so.  i never would embark on the journey cause i’d rather sleep, watch tv, or plan ol’ not do it.  i was pretty much winging it.  but that is over.   it is in their and my best interest to give them the best i have to offer.
• depersonalize: my last “year” was terrible year.  from the critiques in class to critiques by my supervisors.  it was a trying time on my nerves.  one thing i know about myself is that i often internalize others experiences and opinions (see previous resolution).  i am very sensitive and emotional individual.  i believe it is mandatory quality to possess these qualities in this profession, but i need to develop an aegis that allows me to moderate them.
• keep it to myself: i would not say i am a grouser.  albeit, i am not reticent either when i am perturbed or irked by folks’ personality quirks.  my blunt words have repelled others and inspired numerous petty arguments and debates.  both reactions have leave me feeling dejected.  it’s has always been extremely difficult for me to be insouciant when people say and act daft.  advancing through the program has taught me it is (unfortunately) a requisite. for the sake of my career and sanity, the charade of nonchalance will commence.
• better dietary lifestyle: this will be a gradual process.  slowly foods will be expunged.  i intend to couple each breakfast will a serving fruit.  this is not to say i will cut out pop tarts or pancakes, at least right away.  i will however try to increase it’s nutrional value.  my lunches will be more fruit and vegetable sticks less chips and cookies.  changing eating habits is so difficult with temptation looming right around the corner waiting for you.  therefore, i have to be stubborn in my goals.