5 Resolutions for Today
Remember those New Year’s resolutions you made 113 days ago? I know I don’t, and I'm not really sure that they made it into my mind on January 2nd if I am being honest with you! With us about to close out April and enter into days of sunshine and with no school, let's revisit those resolutions and see what we can accomplish as we come into a new season! What if we take a more modest approach this time, setting the "resolutions" bar at a reasonable height? It just might make a difference. With the right attitude going in, the following five "just for today" resolutions can help us get back on track as we desire to make 2024 the best year yet. These are resolutions that most everyone has a good shot of accomplishing - something that you and your family can live with. As you succeed, you might even end up incorporating some of them into your life and identity.
Five Resolutions for Today!
#1: Just for today, I resolve to forgive someone. We routinely suffer minor offenses against us, so think of one and in your heart and soul, forgive the person who committed the offense. It's good for you to exercise the same forgiveness that God has demonstrated toward you. If it makes sense, tell the offending person that you forgive them.
#2: Just for today, I resolve to exercise. Today, do yourself and your family some good by getting some exercise. This can be as simple as going outside for a walk. You don't have to go overboard here. In fact, if you haven't been getting regular exercise, don't go overboard! If possible, exercise by doing something you enjoy. If you find all exercise tedious, try listening to music, an audiobook, a radio broadcast, or a podcast while exercising. Walking to the refrigerator and back to the couch does not count here!
#3: Just for today, I resolve not to demand the last word. Many of us seek to have the last word…on everything! But today, just for today, when some non-life-or-death issue arises and you feel that pressure to provide the last word on the subject, decide not to do it. You might, in fact, be right about the issue at hand. Still, just defer. Just this once. It's likely that you'll find the world doesn't unravel immediately after all.
#4: Just for today, I resolve to say, "Please". The word "please" is an often-overlooked common courtesy these days, especially within the family. We can easily slip into taking our family members for granted, and assume that others exist to serve us. So just for today, add the polite request to your vocabulary, whether at home, school, or work. It doesn't cost anything, and your action just might motivate others to do the same.
#5: Just for today, I resolve to make someone laugh. We all need to experience the gift of laughter, and the accompanying lightening of our hearts, from time to time. Your mission today is to make someone else laugh. Not known for your sense of humor? Just send them to BenandTravis.com or go to the Ben and Travis YouTube page. There's plenty of stuff over there! The fact that you aren't known as a funny person will likely make the other person laugh even more.
Will Myhan