December 26, (this time around its 2014)
One more big festival night, then its time to tighten up the 'ol belt and get serious with those resolutions right?
I have spoken of this earlier in the year , but in case you didnt get it , here's the link
Re-set the meter - Then peg the meter !!
So you didnt take my advice from September to heart and start in on that pesky "resolution" early, huh? (Some of you did, - i got the feedback :) thanks for charging hard)
No matter
I'm not big on encouraging the setting of resolutions per se', but the setting of short term and long term goals can be done at any time --- IF its done around NEw Years, that is characteristically called a "resolution"
Around this time last year, i also covered the fact that 80% of well meaning resolution setters begin breaking them within a month, and by March, those P90X DVD's and gym membership cards are already starting to gather dust ---- the gym reverts back to the 20 or 30 muscleheads who are always there, week in and week out.
What's your 'ol trackie here planning on doing as far as New Years Resolutions?
Although i have already stated that the idea of a New Years Resolution is fundamentally flawed, i will add this one thing that i will be striving for --
-its a big one, yet a small one too
MODERATION
Yes, this new years i will be striving for even more moderation
Moderation in drink, late nights , "dumb decisions" - over training , under training, - counting calories, being a nutrition nazi
Whatever the sin, you can moderate it ------- Your New Years party does not have to be "Paleo Perfect" - loosen up -- its one day - you have 360+ to show your discipline --- that doesnt mean to shotgun the margarita mix followed by the Cuervo -- that is not moderation.
Moderation just means its ok to have a couple of cocktails on a holiday, ----- or on occasion, stay in bed for a couple more hours on a weekend and watch some TV with the spouse
If you currently have a late night lifestyle that rivals Mickey Rourke's , you are probably not going to dial it down to the level of a competitive Olympic level athlete, -- but make small changes
strive to go to bed a bit earlier , - Be a bit nicer to the people you care about, watch the booze, and pick a day to enjoy your food ! --- But spend another 4 or 5 being disciplined -- depending on your needs
Most of my readership is comfortably in the "Masters Category" (above 30) and i have a tip that might sound a bit odd, or even unobtainable to many -
-- but for the past 6 months or so, i have been fairly diligent about adhering to a nap schedule when i can as well
This doesnt fit into everyone's schedule to be sure --- but if it does, please reap the benefits. I drive a ton -- and i have pulled over at 3 pm at a rest stop or truckie stop for a little designated "Me Time"
I throw in some ear plugs put on a mask (much like an eyeless Lone Ranger mask ) -- and then Hi-Yo Silver ! Lay the seat back and snooze for a bit
If your just tuning in , check some of my previous blog entries, but if you've been on board for a while, you know that i try to speak out for the harried, the flawed, the excuse makers, and the binge diet failures
------- these are common maladies when you have a schedule that is written in Erasermates and you have to be up for any malady ----You have to be there for your customers , internal or external , and they do not give a flip about any of this stuff i am talking about --- they just want you there with a minimum of drama
Again, and i will speak it in bold letters
MODERATION
We have the ticket to our own success or failure --- because as folks running our own small businesses' , oftentimes we make the schedule.
If we can't manage time for rest, exercise, and proper nutrition -- we may be able to wrangle another 15-20k per year out of the time we are saving by burning the candle at both ends --- but are we saving anything by making a deal with the devil?
One last time --- for my New years DECLARATION, -- (not a weak kneed and pitiful resolution) -- I will be practicing moderation
epilogue: resolution, declaration, moderation -- all words that end with "tion"
In short -- put down the martini glass, the PBR, or the plate of brisket and kick this mess straight in the ass and rejoice while you follow a better schedule and get plenty of rest !
Thanks all
Doug
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