Bridgford Ram Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 I've had some success with New Year resolutions over the last few years - losing nearly 4 stone, running a couple of half marathons amongst some of my successes. With this in mind I have already got 4 resolutions for this year lined up. 1. Run 1,000 miles in 2017 2. Read a book by a new author each month 3. See more of my Dad. 4. Send my plot idea for an established TV series to a production company Are you setting resolutions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Ban more members that I don't agree with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 5 minutes ago, David said: Ban more members that I don't agree with @Boycie at the top of the list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 15 minutes ago, Bridgford Ram said: I've had some success with New Year resolutions over the last few years - losing nearly 4 stone, running a couple of half marathons amongst some of my successes. With this in mind I have already got 4 resolutions for this year lined up. 1. Run 1,000 miles in 2017 2. Read a book by a new author each month 3. See more of my Dad. 4. Send my plot idea for an established TV series to a production company Are you setting resolutions? Number 3 should be number 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 5 minutes ago, rynny said: @Boycie at the top of the list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgford Ram Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 19 minutes ago, King Kevin said: Number 3 should be number 1 But he lives a 1000 miles away and I can't drive Yes they aren't in priority order and you are right, that is the most important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 @David @rynny pair of tw@'s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 4 minutes ago, Boycie said: @David @rynny pair of tw@'s Second warning right there, make it too easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 I'm tellin CodeZero on you! cyber bully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 4 minutes ago, Boycie said: I'm tellin CodeZero on you! cyber bully! Gave him your password last time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 I'm going to be in shape for next Derby Feste and dressed in new clothes that fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 I'm going to give up smoking. Again. Did for 6 months this year & only occasional ones now but it's not big or clever kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Ram Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Nothing , I am just perfect as I am.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 "Well I've always suspected that getting on a positive track was a good idea, but now that I'm a qualified life coach, I can confirm, y' know, medically, that it is a good idea". So... Exercise more. Eat more. Drink to excess less. Don't do drugs. Get better at my job. Meet more new people. Spend less time online. Never ever made a New Year Resolution before, just so happens that I'm making some lifestyle changes and it happens to be New Year coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 23 hours ago, David said: I'm f***ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 On 12/20/2016 at 04:50, Bridgford Ram said: But he lives a 1000 miles away and I can't drive Yes they aren't in priority order and you are right, that is the most important. Well if you complete your number 1 then you should get to see him once.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 After the excesses of the festive season, the thoughts of many turn to making resolutions to stop bad habits and take up healthier ones. Unfortunately, quite a few fail. But there are some psychological tactics which can be employed to increase the chances of success. 1. Persistence Psychologist Prof Richard Wiseman, from the University of Hertfordshire, has carried out research into the key to sticking to resolutions. In a study of 5,000 people who made resolutions, it was those with a "fatalistic attitude" who were less likely to succeed. He advises it's more than likely old habits will creep back in sometimes, so see those occasions as temporary set-backs and not a reason to give up altogether. "Failure is the main thing that stops people If, on day one of their diet, they raid the biscuit tin, they think 'that's it' and give up. But persistence is the key. Start again the next day." 2. Spread the word Support from friends and family can help people stick to their goals. But Prof Wiseman says women might be more likely to benefit. "They are generally better at offering moral support. Men tend to try and encourage you to have more dessert." 3. Plotting progress This can be something public like a blog - or the fridge door - or more privately, in a spreadsheet or a journal. It might help to note down each gym visit, or decision not to have cake. Prof Wiseman also advises having a checklist to show how life will be better once your goals are achieved - and allow small rewards throughout the process to keep up motivation levels. 4. Have achievable goals It has to be something specific that can be realistically achieved. Running a marathon, say, would be too much for a non-runner to aim for, while a vague desire to 'get fit' is hard to measure. "Maybe start by saying you'll go to the gym once a week, then you can look at moving up to two," advises Prof Wiseman. And be realistic - it's best to choose one thing to focus on rather than having a raft of goals to increase the chances of success. 5. Understand triggers This is important in terms of knowing what prompts behaviour you want to avoid - and to help encourage healthier habits. "It could be as simple as not having biscuits in the house so you're not tempted - or understanding the stress triggers that make you reach for a cigarette," Prof Wiseman says. And he says it's possible to create new triggers to prompt you in your new, healthier habits. "You can decide that when the news starts, that's the time when you set off for the gym". (BBC 2017) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 On 20/12/2016 at 09:23, David said: Ban more members that I don't agree with Bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 On 20/12/2016 at 21:27, Angry Ram said: Nothing , I am just perfect as I am.. You've changed, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I'm making a resolution to drink more real ale, enjoy leisure time, and work less or not at all, oh and become a season ticket holder next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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