These things apply to myself and everyone in general. I'm writing them to help solidify what I want to focus on in my personal relationships and general life activities this year. I don't intend for these to have a preaching tone, so if they do, I apologize in advance.
1. Recognize your personal responsibility. This applies to people who sue restaurants because they're fat from eating the food and to everyone's everyday life. Let's all stop pawning everything off as someone else's fault, someone else's problem, or something beyond our own control. Which leads into...
2. Accept that some things just are the way that they are. No one can ever have absolute control over what happens to themselves, but we ALL have the power to address what does happen with the right attitude.
3. Take meaningful action on the things you care about in life. Don't sit idle when something or someone you care about needs attention. But on the other end of the spectrum, don't always take action just for the sake of doing something. Make sure that your actions are purposeful and that they address a root problem instead merely creating more problems.
4. Practice tolerance for others' ways of life. From the places we live to the food we eat to the religions we do or don't practice (just to name a few), everyone is different. Tolerance to me is more than just accepting that other people do things differently--it's exploring it, understanding it, and appreciating it.
5. Manage your time to your priorities. There are lots of hours in the day. There's time to do just about anything you want to do. The trick is your prioritization. Recognize when you choose (personal responsibility) not to do something and know that it was your choice. If your choices aren't in line with your priorities, then you know where to start fixing things. "I don't have time" is rarely an acceptable excuse. You just didn't prioritize your time.
6. Same as #5, but replace time with money.
7. Live the Golden Rule. I think about this often with the things that I do and say, but I know there are times I could be better at it. Consider how the things you say and do might affect others, and adjust your behavior accordingly.
8. Stop being a hypocrite. Say what you mean, and mean what you say. Follow through on your promises, whether to yourself or other people. It might be hard to recognize hypocracy in yourself sometimes, so pay attention when other people call you on it. If your words and actions aren't aligned, it could be because you don't truly know or love yourself... leading into...
9. Love yourself. This one can be hard because first you have to learn who you are. This should be an independent task that doesn't require a spouse, friend, or family member. I have achieved so much happiness just by realizing what I really cared about and who I am as a standalone person. Don't let yourself be defined by any other person.
10. Sieze the day. We never know when our time here will be up. Within reason, don't put off doing the things that are important to you.
I'm sure I could come up with more, but my cold medicine is kicking in and I need to get to bed.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I wish you all the happiest year yet!
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