You can get with this or you can get with that. [Stay at Home Nerd]

Jan 19, 2012 1 Comment by

Instead of posting my 3,000 word FINAL TAKE manifesto on sports talk that spiraled into a full blown analysis of all things Tebow, I’ve decided to share my “instead of” list.

This list is posted on my wall and on my computer and is meant to keep me on track for the new year.  All of us made New Year resolutions even if our resolution was not to make a resolution, but most of us will fail because we don’t have a plan.  At least that’s what the experts will say.  Those same experts will then sell you their no-fail plan, which would really cost a thousand dollars if it never failed, but is usually available online for $19.99.

Instead of buying a plan, I made my own simple plan.  I will share it with you now and let you know how successful I am.

INSTEAD OF

WATER                       instead of                      WINE

FRUIT                         instead of                      SODA

WORKING OUT       instead of                      FAST FOOD

WRITING                   instead of                      INTERNET

SLEEPING                  instead of                      WATCHING TV

Please share your plan for the New Year.  I’d love to see how other people tackle their goals.

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I’m a full-time stay@home dad, part-time writer, sometime photographer, big time Green Bay Packers fan, and small time cook.
  • http://fierceandnerdy.com Ernessa T. Carter

    Except for the Water instead of Wine (mama needs her end-of-evening drink), I’m totally down with this plan. Just in case you didn’t see all my year-end how-to posts, I’ll add that I try to only watch TV if I’m with someone or doing my hair. I don’t drink or watch television alone. I also got one of those big plastic jugs and I keep it near my writing desk with a cup. That way I stay hydrated during while I’m being creative. This also staves off hunger which can kill writing flow. 

    One last note from the other side: It gets better. Once your stomach shrinks and you develop good eating habits, it feels more like your eating well as opposed to not eating as much as you’d like. I hope that makes sense. 

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