Like sands through AN hourglass …
by Jo Haberstok
The rest of it usually goes “…so are the days of our lives.”
Apropos as 2025 comes to an end and we embark on a new year once again.
Remember, your best resolution is the one you can keep on your worst week. There’s no point in creating a long list of great ideas that you already probably know either aren’t really achievable or that they aren’t going to be achieved by you. Be honest.
I read this in an article online last week: “New Year’s resolutions have a reputation problem. They’re like gym memberships: bought with hope in January, used with guilt in February, and quietly abandoned by March - while the credit card keeps getting charged.” (apologies to all you gym folks)
Studies consistently show that over 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail, with the steepest drop-off occurring within the first six to eight weeks. Meaning most resolutions don’t even make it to Valentine’s Day. It’s not because people aren’t well meaning when they first set them. It’s usually because the plans just weren’t built to survive real life.
The best resolutions or goals, whether for New Year’s or any time) are usually those that are:
· achievable
· measurable
· flexible
If you are looking for ideas for some reasonable, can-do resolutions, check out this article: 100 Achievable New Year’s Resolutions for 2026.