Promises

I don't know why in English they usually call them "resolutions". Maybe New Year's "promises" sound too serious and give those who make them the feeling of overwhelming, at least at the beginning, responsibility. And probably, if the promises are not kept, which happens quite often, we feel sad and guilty. Whereas "resolutions" give rather a feeling of hope and good will to change something, to achieve something, to become stronger somehow. They do not mean that we MUST do what we agree to try to achieve, just because we want to TRY.
Actually I think I have never written down any New Year's resolutions or promises. So here are some, for the first time in my life. I don't know if this changes anything in my life in this new year, but I guess it's good to have them written down somewhere and have a look from time to time:
1. for my body:
- go to the gym 2-3 times a week, not to lose weight, but to be fit and strong. Physical workout increases the level of serotonin in human brain, so this will also make me happier :)
- avoid junk food and try to find some time for proper cooking. Although I don't have sweets or snacks too often, I eat my breakfast and usually prepare my lunch, but know I could to better with making dinners...
- like myself and feel good about the way I look, this would make me happier and give more confidence
2. for my mind:
- finish the second university course and receive my Diploma - I know I can do it, so my goal is to get distinction :) And then I can think about my future career... ;)
- try to develop at my work and find something new and better to do, even if that means only changing a department in the company I work in now
- read more! There is so much to read - not only my study books, but also all the books in polish I have on my shelf, interesting magazines, articles... Spare moment should equal a moment for reading.
3. for my spirit:
- work on myself more! develop positive attitude, be patient and do not give up...
- be good to myself and to others - by simply nice and more hard-working, exchange quarreling for silence... Difficult, but with positive attitude nothing will be impossible for me.
- do not let myself feel upset if others (individuals, institutions etc.) reject me in any way because they do not respect my points of view or my beliefs. If the rules I set up in my life are truly reflecting this what I believe in, and I live in honesty and harmony with my heart and my consciousness, I should not let anyone tell me that I am wrong. In the end everyone creates their own Truth, no matter how many opinions and ideas we share...