Here’s an excerpt of some good advice on making resolutions. (For the complete post click here.)
“Allow me to recommend the hardest resolution you will ever encounter. It is mind numbingly easy if you simply change your entire world view. You will find if you utilize its simple principle, it will improve every aspect of your life. Did I mention its free? … I call it NMP. NMP, as in Not My Problem.
Do you worry that your doofus high schooler forgot his homework, or scheduled 3 calendar conflicts? Don’t stew about it, remember NMP. You’re not paying the price, so do not give it another thought.
Is your neighbor off her diet? NMP
Did Karen order the office supplies? NMP
Do you suspect someone needs your unsolicited advice? Don’t.
Not for the world, would I suggest you give up your kind, generous, thoughtful manner. What I am suggesting is, that if everyone tidied their own small piece of the world, and kept their nose out of everyone else’s business, the world would be a much healthier and better place. Your stress level falls. Your blood pressure falls. You live a longer and healthier life. Your children learn the value of price paying, and responsibility, once they see you love them enough to let them fail, HARD. Focus on those things you are responsible for, and leave the rest.”