Contests by Sheila Roberts

WHAT'S YOUR GOAL FOR THE NEW YEAR?

12/27/2014

It's the time to set new goals. What goal have you set for yourself for the new year? Tell us and at the end of the month (January 30th) we'll draw a name and send some lucky determined person a bit of Sheila inspiration: a copy of her books Bikini Season and Small Change (both about making important life changes). Happy New Year!

Catherine Maguire

1/1/2015 03:00:35 am

My goal for the New Year is to organize the basement.

Patricia Greco

1/1/2015 03:16:01 am

My goal is to lose 15 pounds this year. I've always wanted to lose but now my doctor says it is past the "want" phase and in the "must" phase.

I don't have much will power so I really need to work hard at this.

Chris Roberts link

1/1/2015 03:16:01 am

My goal for the New Year is to be more accepting of what happens in the coming year. Worrying over what might happen isn't helping things. Accepting bad things happen and working on fixing them is much less of a strength drainer.

Debbie Rudder

1/1/2015 03:39:03 am

I want to spend more time studying my Bible. Seems like that falls into the do it later so many times, and I know that's what I should be doing first.

JoAnn Barham

1/1/2015 04:02:20 am

I'm going to get MOVING! I have chronic pain issues, but I know all about "use it or lose it," so I'm going to make sure I get a walk EVERY DAY! I know my doggies will appreciate this, too. Going to find some warm walking gear (it's cold and snowy here in CO!), and off I go! Happy New Year! :D XOXO

Gail Hollingsworth

1/1/2015 04:07:57 am

I guess with my son getting married July 11 this year I should try to lose a few pounds so I don't look so puffy in the wedding pictures. But on the other hand he'll get married whether I'm thin or fat, right?
I've read Bikini Season and loved it but I'd live to win Small Change!
Happy New Year!

Sue Brandes

1/1/2015 04:15:44 am

My goal is to have a less stressful year. Take things one day at a time. Happy New Year.
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Michele M

1/1/2015 05:13:55 am

To get healthier lifestyle. Eat better, exercise more.

Lori Raines

1/1/2015 06:03:42 am

I want to be more organized and get rid of things I don't use!

Marla

1/1/2015 06:04:51 am

I don't like to keep goals but more to strive for maintaining my goal weight throughout the year and to revamp my exercise routine by adding an additional workout class in addition to what I already do. Also to keep very strict tabs on my money.

Amber W link

1/1/2015 06:25:50 am

I've set a goal to read 150 books this year!

diana leneker

1/1/2015 06:51:45 am

My goal is to learn patience. To acknowledge progress and not perfection. Hopefully this will help me realize that I am worthy of my own aspirations.

ANN STEWART

1/1/2015 07:07:32 am

To try to think before speaking.

Rachel B

1/1/2015 07:35:18 am

My goal is to get my life in order, which includes finding a new job that will reward me and let me enjoy my free time. I know if that happens, everything else will fall in place.

Carol Woodruff

1/1/2015 08:19:30 am

I live in a nursing home. I just want my health and happiness to improve and be able to continue to afford to live here.

Dixie Neitzel

1/1/2015 09:06:56 am

I'm going to stop drinking soda which in turn will help me lose a few pounds!! Day one so far is only 2 soda's and a very bad headache!!

susan beamon

1/1/2015 09:08:10 am

My goal is to get all the vhs tapes out of the house and get all the books off the floor.

Maxie Anderson

1/1/2015 10:52:12 am

My goal is to read at least two chapters in my Bible each day and learn to listen more for that still small voice from GOD. And, trying to stop procrastinating so much. A big problem of mine for a long time. Hop I can be a winner. Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <

Fay Hafer

1/1/2015 08:06:26 pm

I am hoping to get out and walk more and ride my bike more and enjoy the out of doors, getting more exercise in to get healthier and happier.

Gail Demaree

1/1/2015 09:00:38 pm

I am hoping to spend more time reading and less time on the internet. I also want to get out and walk more. I got my hubby and me pedometers for Christmas to hopefully encourage us to walk more. I also want to get us back on my husband's heart healthy diet which he seems to be cheating on more and more. Happy New Year everyone!

cindy reifel

1/2/2015 02:21:46 am

Sorry, Sheila,
I stopped making New Year's resolutions or goals years ago. My only goal this year is to make it thru my fifth back surgery alive and still able to walk. I also pray every day that more people allow God to help them with their problems.
Well, I guess I do have goals after all! LOL!

Lori Mckenzie

1/2/2015 02:44:13 am

To lose some weight! I found out in 2014 i am diabetic and have high blood pressure, on Meds for both would like to lose some weight, possibly extending my life and elimanate the need for meds, my hubby and i are both going to get a bike and start riding and walking more Hoping to be in better shape this time next year! =)

bn100

1/2/2015 01:17:36 pm

to read more books

Gretchen

1/2/2015 05:35:17 pm

To see the sights more

Rita Navarre

1/3/2015 09:57:26 am

to do more scrapbooking

JoAnne Weiss

1/4/2015 01:07:36 am

To take more time for me whether it's reading, relaxing, shopping for something I need (I hate to shop), eating healthier or trying to get in exercise time. I've always put others in the family first!

Cathy Carruthers

1/4/2015 11:43:28 pm

my goal is to read 100 books this year. And make a concerted effort to curb my spending!

KAREN

1/4/2015 11:52:15 pm

I would like to try different authors and not just read same ones all the time. It is a habit.I do have my favorites, but will really try to read new ones.

Terry Hurley

1/4/2015 11:52:27 pm

my goal is simple I plan on spending more time outside reading so my dogs can get more play time

Jana

1/5/2015 12:01:13 am

My goal is to give up sugar. I would rather eat sweets than actual food. I hope in the process I drop some pounds.

Joanna Kerns link

1/5/2015 12:17:28 am

My goal is to improve in all ways. Especially empathy.

Carol Faulkenberry

1/5/2015 12:24:19 am

Relax more, read more, and enjoy life to the fullest!!

Sheila Golding

1/5/2015 12:30:35 am

My goals are to go attend church more often, read the Bible more and to be a better person. I have more but I won't go on about them.

Connie Saunders

1/5/2015 12:36:00 am

I had total hip replacement Dec. 1 and I have been involved in intensive physical therapy since them. My goal is to be able to physically perform my everyday activities AND THEN SOME!!

sue Rucinski

1/5/2015 01:10:46 am

Common goal to lose weight, but this needs to be done. No walking away.

Carol Courreges

1/5/2015 01:28:11 am

My goal for the new year is to be more forgiving , less opinionated. To relax, breathe and be in the moment.

Lynn Grier link

1/5/2015 03:17:19 am

Cut down on sodas and eat better and get myself in shape and lose some weight.

annette

1/5/2015 03:33:49 am

Well no goals just a saying my friend nancy came up with mend it end it.so,i am taking this as my new beganning of 2015,,

Tommie morris link

1/5/2015 03:56:38 am

I am 82yrs.! I hope to still be able to walk by this time next year!! Plus able to still be reading!

Doris Lankford

1/5/2015 03:59:39 am

I have set a goal to read as many books as I can while still maintaining a reasonable and productive lifestyle.

Donamae Kutska

1/5/2015 06:18:05 am

My goal is to eat healthier and walk my dog more! I eat mostly junk food, so, it's going to be extremely hard!!

vickie couturier

1/5/2015 06:31:58 am

I am going to be nicer to myself,,and start saying no if its something I dont want to do,,i spend too much time,engery and money on ppl that just dont care

Agatha P. Townsend

1/5/2015 07:25:04 am

I hope 2015 brings new friends to talk to into my life.

Debbie Cass

1/18/2015 06:14:29 am

Hi Agatha, I am also wanting this, maybe we could chat some time?

Kelly Methey

1/5/2015 07:29:21 am

I am turning 60 this summer so my resolution is to be the best I can be healthy and looking when it happens!
Also learning to say no more! I have always been a people pleaser and now I want to please me some, too!
Happy New Year to you!!!

Ruth DuVan

1/5/2015 08:49:09 am

I just graduated from college, so my goal is to obtain a teaching position.

Shannon Ward

1/5/2015 06:08:13 pm

A victim walking through sand looks down and sees dirt, and a victor sees that as ingredients for building a castle. I need to stop being a victim of things and become a victor.

BethR

1/5/2015 11:55:19 pm

I'm going to get my resume together, I'm going to exercise 3 to 4 times a week and find other things to express my frustration on the beltway.

Katrina Epperson

1/6/2015 05:03:46 am

One of my goals is to quit smoking and to read my bible more.

Kathy Elliott

1/6/2015 05:17:10 am

My goal or what I like to call "vision" Is to read/listen to a daily devotional, exercise at least three days a week, and get my bedroom closet cleaned and organized and keep it that way!

Ilana Rabone

1/6/2015 08:41:52 am

I have type 2 diabetes so my goal is to get my blood sugar levels under control so I can decrease the amount of insulin I use and lose weight.

Eileen Aberman-Wells

1/6/2015 09:03:03 am

My goal is to read over 100 books. To spread kindness to those I encounter. To come to terms with the unexpected loss of my sister, which occured last April.

Tommie Morris link

1/6/2015 01:09:32 pm

My goal is to keep my mind & hands busy making & sending handmade cards to those I know who need cheering in different ways! I am almost 82 & need to keep active!!!

Sandy Wells

1/7/2015 01:36:38 pm

I would love to be able to let things go. I have a hard time letting stuff go and think about it at odd moments or can't sleep because things are bothering me and wish I could handle things in a different way. I will be working on it this year and hope to find some peace.

Cheri Oggy

1/8/2015 01:42:44 am

My goal this year is to read a ton of books!!

Gerry Humes

1/12/2015 12:20:54 pm

Declutter so people don't think I'm a hoarder.

JOYE

1/14/2015 02:20:14 am

This year my goal is the same as last year. It is that for every 10 Romance books I read, I read a Classic. So far I have read all of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Jack London. This year I am concentrating on Hemmingway and Daphne duMaurier.

Virginia Lloyd

1/14/2015 11:29:04 pm

One of my daughter-in-laws has a saying that really speaks to me. As a mother of six and grandmother of sixteen, I am a worrier. Therefore, my goal for this year is to live by the saying below and accept the fact that I cannot make everything right for those I love for...
"It is what it is!"

Debbie Cass

1/18/2015 06:12:36 am

My goal this year is to lose 22 kilos, exercise more ie. walking at least and enjoy it and eat less bread, potatoes and junk food!!!

Fay Hafer

2/4/2015 06:05:40 am

I plan on getting out and exercising more. I have joined a bike group and it has helped me a lot on forcing myself out the door. Good health is a good reason to get out and go have some fun.

JoAnne

2/4/2015 08:02:08 am

Lose some weight. Love your books. Have read Small Change but not Bikini Season.

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