How to Keep Your Resolutions
2005: I will read at least 20 books this year.
2006: I will finish "The Pelican Brief".
2007: I will read at least one newspaper article.
2008: I will try to finish the comic section this year.
2005: I will get my weight down below 200.
2006: I will diet faithfully until I get below 240.
2007: I will work out 5 days a week.
2008: I will drive past a gym at least once a week.
2005: I will pay off my bank loans promptly.
2006: I will be totally out of debt by 2007.
2007: I will try to pay off the debt interest by 2008.
2008: I will try to be out of the country by 2009.
2005: I will try to be a better husband to Marge.
2006: I will not leave Marge.
2007: I will try for a reconciliation with Marge.
2008: I will try to be a better husband to Wanda.
2005: I will not let my boss push me around.
2006: I will not let my boss drive me to the point of suicide.
2007: I will stick up for my rights when my boss bullies me.
2008: I will tell Dr. Hodges and my group about my boss.
2005: I will not get upset when Charlie makes jokes about my baldness.
2006: I will not get annoyed when Charlie kids me about my toupee.
2007: I will not get angry when Charlie tells the guys I wear a girdle.
2008: I will not speak to Charlie.
2005: I will go to church every Sunday.
2006: I will go to church as often as possible.
2007: I will set aside time each day for prayer and meditation.
2008: I will try to catch the late night sermonette on TV.
2005: I will see my dentist this year.
2006: I will have my cavities filled this year.
2007: I will have my root canal work done this year.
2008: I will get rid of my denture breath this year.
2005: I will not take a drink before 5:00 p.m.
2006: I will not touch the bottle before noon.
2007: I will not become a "problem drinker."
2008: I will not miss any AA meetings.
