Note to self - Alternative to New Year Resolutions?

I'm very good at ignoring 'Notes to self'.

I made a NYR many years ago to make no more NYRs. I'm happy to say I've be successful with this and saved myself any amount of angst for the inevitable failures! Happy New Year to you all.

Right with you Paddyann and doesn't it just give you a feeling of satisfaction when both the ironing is up to date and the dirty laundry basket is empty?
1 load of whites, 1 load of darks, socks and pants in woolwash, (Himself gets itchy feet with detergent) and teatowels when the bucket under the sink is full and towels twice a week.

I avoid NYRs because if I fail to keep them I start beating myself up. Apparently ditching "toxic thoughts" is going to be the new alternative to mindfulness next year.

I am therefore thinking of replacing NYR's with plans, hopes and/or aspirations instead.

Ultimately people should do whatever works best for them and makes them feel good.

The most urgent things that I need to do are also the most boring. I just wish I knew how to motivate myself to do all of them - a NYR won't help.

After discarding A ton of paper that isn’t recyclable . I am going to try and be more aware of and be prepared to pay more for less unfriendly packaging.
It’s not exactly a resolution because even if I have to admit defeat sometimes I will continue to try.

the only NYR I ever kept was keeping my ironing basket empty,I ironed everything as it came out of the dryer and put it away and it really was much easier than I thought it would be.A tidy utility room was a bonus .I might do it again this New Year ,theres less ironing now anyway and its just that I hate ironing and leave it for a week ..or more before I tackle it

Ah good plan Bridgeit, thanks!

Good luck Iam,Perhaps make it just two?

I've never made a NYR but I usually find myself reflecting on stuff during the days between Christmas and New Year. I've slowly gained more weight than is good for me over the past year. I will attempt to avoid deserts/cakes/especially biscuits other than at the weekend once the holiday period is over (2nd week in Jan for me as we're away with family ). That's my note to self and I'll try and remind self if on a Monday I'm thinking, well it's only 3 chocolate hobnobs.....

I agree Phoenix, I try to get into the habit at the end of each year to think about what I could have done better. And then write down what I hope to accomplish tthrougout the coming year. Well it's a start ..... good luck with your own ''note to self'