Rabbit (That's Me!)

It's that time of year again - time to decide how and what I plan on changing when I start fresh in 2006. The lists are endless! I have the usual list of physical resolutions - lose weight, work out more, drive slower, blah blah blah. Here are my more intrinsic resolutions:

1. Less fighting, more loving! Give up the battles, rather than trying to prove my point I will just let the small battles go...worry only about the important ones. Always remember "This too shall pass". that will be my internal motto
2. Be happier, even when I am not! Seriously - smile more, even pretend to be happy no matter what my mood...take jokes for what they are and not interpret anything insulting or offensive in them. Sometimes you can pretend yourself into a better mood.
3. When in doubt, shaddup! Stop making your case. Stop debating, stop voicing unasked-for opinions. Just shaddup already!
4. Look for more good than bad. Stop this pessimistic attitude that has infiltered my life and go back to the happy, sunshiney, optimistic me! Battle the negativity that surrounds me every day with some positive comments and thoughts (either out loud or kept to myself). Keep that PLUS attitude. Stop looking for the bad!!!
5. Keep track of my daily household chores for my own benefit and satisfaction. When I am faced with the disparaging comments about how I am doing nothing, I can look at my list in the privacy of my own computer and know deep down that  am OK, no matter what anyone says. this will be for my own private benefit, because my own self-esteem is far more important than making a point or winning arguments.
6. Be a more hands on person in the family. I will take a more active role and just be there as a positive influence...no negativity or discipline, just be there as a good force. Take more interest in everyone's activities.
7. Pray more! Count my blessings every night and thank God for each and every one of them. I do take them for granted way too much. Pray for the needs of others. take the time every night ebfore I fall asleep to think of 5 other people and ptray for a specific need I think they have.
8. When in doubt, write it out. No more shouting arguments,. Instead, write them down, e-mail or hand them over. No more bad language and disrespect towards others. I will show a lot more respect towards my husband and I will listen to what he has to say and I will not sweat the small stuff!

This is going to be a tough year. I have a lot to fix and a lot to accomplish!

Stay tuned, more lists coming all week (I know you can't wait!)