It's a new year once again. Some people have sworn off to making New Year's resolutions, because they can't seem to find a way to stick to it, and make it work for them. If you're one of those people who have become unmotivated before or by the end of January, here's a tip for you: Look at it in a different perspective. Instead of a New Year's resolution where you have a whole year to reach your goals, make it short term. Here are 10 more tips to make your New Year's resolutions attainable 1. Planning I know. You have seen me write this all the time, but it's true and I can't stop repeating it because you have to plan before you can execute. How will you reach your goal if you don't know what steps to take to get where you want to be, right? Don't be too vague in your steps because being too general will push you off track or in the wrong direction. You have to be clear in the direction you're headed. 2. Daily Planner or Calendar Use a daily planner or calendar to write down … [Read more...]
7 Tips To Achieving Your New Year’s Resolutions
What is it about New Year's resolutions that many people make, but can't keep? Some people don't believe in resolutions. Others take the easy road and not make resolutions so they don't have to break them and feel bad about it. That's okay too. If you're one of the many who make resolutions and have no success with them, then let's look at how you can kick it to the curb and successfully achieve your New Year's resolutions with these seven tips. 7 New Years Resolution Tips Tip #1: Accountability If you keep your New Year's resolutions to yourself, then it's easier to put it off and not follow through with it, but when you tell everyone (family, friends, colleagues) about it, you have at least one person who will hold you accountable when you falter. Think of it as a support group who will cheer you on when you succeed and who will pick you up when you fall behind. Tip #2: Realistic Goals When you make ambitious resolutions, they're harder to carry through and accomplish and by … [Read more...]
Opening Doors in 2012
Do you remember when we all went to our favorite oven-fired pizza restaurant, Puccini's, just a few months ago? Well… it was when the very embarrassing “Cheese Stick” incident happened (which scarred this Hott mama for life, by the way). Anyway, earlier this week, I got the bright idea to return and then drive around to see Christmas decorations. Big mistake! Here’s what happened: Caity’s twin sister from another mother (and father) was along with the Hott family when we decided to squeeze in some more festivities by a trip to Puccini's. One would think that after the last episode, no one would remember us, right?After all, where can we order not only six but SEVEN separate pizzas? This place is phenomenal! We decided to arrive early, hoping to avoid the dinner crowds and STILL catch the ‘buy 2 get one free” special. This is especially good for a family that can NEVer agree on ANYthing! Do I sound a little frustrated? Well, you should come to dinner with the Hott’s … [Read more...]
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