Yes, I had COVID. But, I didn’t go to the hospital. I don’t have long COVID. I am much better. I am going to count my blessings and have a positive attitude during 2023. That’s my Resolution #5. –Joy
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Get organized
by resolutewoman on January 3, 2023 in change, holidays, optimism
During 2023, I am going to get organized. This is my Resolution #2. Not completely organized, of course. That goal is unattainable. Better organized. I love Jane Smiley’s response when she was asked how she organizes her books. “Only by kicking them out of the way so I won’t trip over them,” she answered. –Joy
One thing at a time
by resolutewoman on March 31, 2022 in balance, optimism, overwhelmed
Sometimes I am overwhelmed. Sometimes I try to do too much. As Madeleine Albright, this country’s first female of state, once said, “Women can’t do everything at the same time, we need to understand milestones in our lives comes in segments.”
Be positive!?
by resolutewoman on February 12, 2022 in advice, character, goals, optimism, Uncategorized
Test negative. Be positive. I had my patience tested. I’m negative. I heard both of these lines during a Zoom meeting recently. Since then, I’m determined to be more positive—and more patient. –Joy
Do your best
by resolutewoman on January 25, 2022 in balance, confidence, optimism
I am not perfect. I keep reminding myself that I don’t have to be perfect. I don’t have to say exactly the right thing every time. It’s okay if my house is not perfect, if I don’t look perfect, if I haven’t accomplished everything I want to accomplish. All I can do is do my […]
Be positive
by resolutewoman on January 22, 2022 in change, optimism
Sometimes, especially when confronted with a pandemic and politics, it’s easier to be negative. I’m trying harder to stay positive. As bella hooks once said, “Because we have learned to believe negativity is more realistic, it appears more real than any positive voice.” –Joy
Hope and confidence
by resolutewoman on October 28, 2021 in confidence, hope, optimism, Uncategorized
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement,” Hellen Keller once said. “Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” We watched a PBS special about Helen Keller last week—and learned that she was brilliant and she accomplished so much. But, she was not perfect. She was complicated. She was a most interesting person. –Joy
The light
by resolutewoman on June 26, 2021 in beauty, happiness, optimism
“Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light,” Theodore Roethke once said. It’s the end of June, and I look for bright flowers when I take my early morning walk. I always fill better—stronger—after my walk—especially in the summer when the morning air is still fresh and cool—and I know the heavy heat will […]
Hope and confidence
by resolutewoman on June 8, 2021 in confidence, hope, optimism
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence,” Helen Keller once said.
Don’t whinge
by resolutewoman on May 27, 2021 in change, optimism
I just learned a new word. The word is “whinge.” If you whinge, you complain about unimportant things all the time. I’m am going to try to avoid being a whinger! –Joy
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