Resolutions - 2025

Ten resolutions for myself, five for the kids. 2025 edition.

10) Continue to do one small thing a day to make the world better, to resist, to provide a little kindness, to help where I can.

9) Work out four times a week when able.

8) Read 12 books.

7) Push up challenge (1 added on each day).

6) Drink 8 glasses of water a day.

5) Get and keep the house clean.

4) Fix three things about the house.

3) Maintain a number of healthy friendships beyond work and family. Re-ignite at least three friendships I have let slide.

2) Continue to work on the deep-seated issues that prevent me from being a firm, steady rock, authoritative but kind, that my family needs.

1) Take some time every day to be centered. Stretching, meditation, rest with no outside stimulus, Chill Zone at gym, whatever.

Kids:

5) Firm boundaries and consequences for 75 percent of negative interactions, at least.

4) Enforce new chore schedule, ready them for adult responsibilities.

3) Work out how licenses and cars are going to go, and stick to it.

2) Get the girls dual enrolled, and SAT tested. Help them with college stuff.

1) Keep an open line of communication and honesty to the best of my ability.