New Year, New You...Really?

Member since 22 December 2014

Courtney89Member05 January 2015 02:07:26

I was thinking about how I would like to make the most of 2015. It came upon us sort of ubruptly. I was thinking about things I could improve- like getting myself up out of bed for Fajr (first prayer of the day) instead of thinking, "I have time to sleep. I'll surely be up before it's time for the next prayer." NOT a good habit. Of course, like almost all other women, I was thinking about weightloss and that I WILL make it happen this year. I've said that many years in a row. Why do we make the new year a starting line for self-improvement?

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Talalito Member

Member since 07 November 2012

TalalitoMember05 January 2015 05:24:37

Well, a new year means a new opporunity for people who look forward to take advantage of their time and change the aspects in their personality and life that cause pain. Unfortunately, most new year's resolutions fall apart after two weeks because normally people don't make a compelling vision that keep them on track.
Will power is going to fade no matter how hard you try to nourish it. While a clear goal would literally pull you towards it. So the secret to skip all the schizophrenic thoughts of "new me" is to embrace an attitude change which lets you engage in effective daily habits that will be responsible for the continuous progress you are looking for.

Primadonna Jordan Expert

Member since 03 August 2012

Jordan & Netherlands Expert

PrimadonnaJordan Expert05 January 2015 07:29:12

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I stopped a long time ago with this "self-improvement" on the first January of each brand new year.
Why?
For the same reason as above: lack of will power. Its better to take small steps to reach your goal on the time you are ready for.

JO/EU Serial expat

Member since 04 August 2012

JO/EUSerial expat05 January 2015 11:40:14

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Regarding humans themselves, why would one have to wait till the new year in order to improve habbits, mind, manners, attitute etc..聽 So, in fact nothing new about it!

Bratty1919 Contributor

Member since 08 January 2014

Bratty1919Contributor08 January 2015 02:01:54

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I'm getting divorced- not sure if that counts but will be a different lifestyle!

RalucaT New member

Member since 05 January 2015

RalucaTNew member08 January 2015 08:07:50

Hey bratty,I'm sorry to hear that... Hope things can be sorted and there's still hope. Are you moving to Jordan?

XB23 ViP

Member since 07 October 2014

XB23ViP09 January 2015 00:48:15

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The new year means as much to me as 1st of Muharram! I don't make any plans on the beginning of Muharram, so why would I of Jan. Just a day like any other, which I'm always grateful for! I try to take advantage to the fullest, of every moment I have. Cherish it before it's too late. Simple.