Happy New Year to you and your family.
With a new semester upon us, this is a time to reflect upon the best (and worst) of 2010 and to look forward to the fresh start offered to us by 2011.
Just before Advent, the Administration at CCHS gave teachers a book of daily reflections. The reflection for the New Year asked us to consider choosing a theme for 2011. Would this be The Year of Quiet? The Year of Daring? The Year of Healing? The Year of Love?
Whether you decide to choose a theme or not, it is possible that you will be encouraged to set yourself a New Year's Resolution. This will be a commitment to improve your life, attitude or behavior in some way. Popular goals might be to lose weight, gain muscle, improve grades, give more time to charity, be nice to your siblings or improve your school grades. Whatever you choose, this is a time to set a positive goal or improve a habit that you have developed.
In health class we learn that following SMART guidelines we can increase our chances of achieving our goals. SMART is an acronym that reminds how to set the best type of goal.
Specific. Our goal should be specific, not general. Why have you set this goal? Who will help you? When will you work on achieving the goal? What constraints will need to be overcome?
Measurable. You should be able to measure your success, or your path towards achieving your goal.
Attainable. When you plan out the steps, and establish a time frame you are more likely to achieve your goal. Goals that once seemed difficult will become more attainable as you grow and change your behaviors to ensure success.
Realistic. Your goal will be realistic if you believe that it can be accomplished. Are you willing and able to achieve the goal?
Timely. You should set a time limit on your goal. Achieving it 'someday' just doesn't cut it. By putting a time limit on the goal you are preparing yourself to make changes in your behavior to achieve. Once the goal is achieved, you can reward yourself...and set yourself another goal. Remember, people who regularly set and achieve goals are more successful in life.
I wish you all the best in achieving your New Year's Resolution. If there is anything that I can do to assist you setting or achieving your goal please do not hesitate to ask me. If you are setting a goal, consider posting it on this blog as a comment. The more people that are aware of your goal, the more people you have to motivate you towards achieving it.
Consider this question asked in my book of Advent reflections, "What are we doing with the life God gave us?".
As my previous students will know, I set the goal of working out at the gym 3 times per week last semester. This didn't happen, but I did work out regularly over the Christmas vacation.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution will be "Work out at least twice a week" this semester.
If you see me, please motivate me to achieve this goal. Thanks!
My new years resolution this year is to give more effort to every aspect of my life. this includes becoming closer to friends and family
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to work out 3 times a week to become more fit and improve my athelicism for hockey.
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to participate in more activities.
ReplyDeleteMy New Years Resolution is to gain 15 pounds of muscle before the semester ends.
ReplyDeleteMy New Years Resolution is to turn 10 pounds of fat into 10 pounds of muscle by the end of school
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's Resolution is to not put off tomorrow what I want to do today, and get all of the things I have been putting off for years done this year as well.
ReplyDeleteAnd, as a side note, if I am able, I also want to memorize all of the colours' names in both Korean and Japanese.
My new years resolution is to get my body back in shape because I can not even run a mile anymore. Also as before my goal for health class was to cut out false food products and I will continue that. I miss ya Mr. Milne! New health classes you have are probably not as good as period E from last semester though :))
ReplyDeletemy new years resolution is to gain 30lbs of muscle before the end of this upcoming summer.
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ReplyDeleteMy New Years Resolution is to try to be nicer and not to be a... you know...
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to put more effort into school and study for tests in advance.
ReplyDeleteMy New Years resolutions are to get more sleep and to eat more fruits and vegetables.
ReplyDeleteMy New Years Resolution is to gain 20 pounds of just muscle.
ReplyDeleteMy New Years resolution would be to get more sleep and to not be so stressed for school.
ReplyDeleteMy New Years resolution is to cut down my sugar intake and eat more naturally sweet foods. -Lauren Beres
ReplyDeleteMy New Years resolution is to work out more and eat a larger variety of vegetables
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's Resolution is to exercise at least 30 minutes everyday.
ReplyDeleteMy New Years resolution is to exercise for 60 mins everyday.
ReplyDeleteI want to gain more muscle by the end of the semester
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to eat more fruits and vegetables as well as run more often.
ReplyDeleteMy New Years Resolution is to eat healthier and work out more.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to eat a well balanced diet with fruits and vegetables, to get more sleep, and to become overall healthy.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to run for 45min to an hour every day.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's Resolution is to eat a little healthier and become more comfortable around the people i know :)
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's Resolution is to have a consistent workout routine for the year
ReplyDeletenew years resolution is to be able to pump out like 12 reps 135 pounds bro
ReplyDeleteMy New Years resolution is to eat more vegetables and get more sleep at night.
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ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to speak up more in class and get involved more.
my new year's resolution is to make all conference in the 110 high hurdles this season for track - brian kadowaki
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's Resolution is to eat healthier and try harder in school.
ReplyDeletemy new year's resolution to work on my grades more and play xbox less.
ReplyDeleteMy new year's resolution is to eat healthier and to get a wider variety of fruits and veggies in my diet.
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to get a 30 on the ACT and get an A in health
ReplyDeleteMy new year's resolution is to manage my time better! For example, spend more time on homework and sleep.
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to eat healthier and exercise every day.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's Resolution is to not only start eating healthier, but to try and strive to eat less candy and snacks as well. ~Maura Zawaski :]
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's Resolution is too cut down on foods filled with sugar and too gain a couple pounds of muscle. Pat Kotek
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to eat sweets in moderation. Abbey Monsalud.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to reach out to people I'm not already friends with. Corinne Hart.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to work harder at my volleyball practices, so i can become a better athlete. Abbi Johnson.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's Resolution is that I want to eat healthier, like less junk food, and work out more. I don't only want to do this to improve my health and keep in shape, but I want to motivate my family to eat healthier and work out more! Alexander Jarencio :)
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to worry less, stress less and get back in shape for the new year.
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My New Year's resolution is to eat healthier foods along with exercising more.
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My new year's resolution is to be more active throughout the year.
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RC Cox- My New Year's resolution is to eat more healthy and excercise three times a week.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to eat healthier foods
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's Resolution is to take some time to spend more time with my friends and family instead of focusing on everything I have to get done. -Nicole Taczynski
ReplyDeleteMy New Years resolution is to eat healthier and to be more active
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolutuion is to eat healthier and to gain 15 pounds of muscle.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolutuion is to eat healthier and to gain 15 pounds of muscle.
ReplyDeleteBlake Sullivan
My New Year's resolution is to eat healthier and get my standing back tuck.
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my resolution is to snack less and work out more -tay gries
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to get in shape for spring soccer season
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to work out more often and improve in volleyball.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to floss every other day, to wear my retainers every night, and to eat less sweets.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to go to bed at a more reasonable time.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to gain 20 pounds of muscle before football starts.
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to run more often and be more positive.
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to eat breakfast everyday and try to run atleast once a week to improve my fitness for soccer season.
ReplyDeleteMy New Years resolution is to see specialists for old inguries that haven't quite healed yet.
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My New Years Resoulution is to get back into working out and to start recording my driving hours so I can be a safer driver
ReplyDeleteMy new years resoulution is to work out more. Philip homa
ReplyDeleteMy New Years resolutions are to try to get more sleep at night and eat healthier.
ReplyDeleteI want to have a healthier lifestyle, which includes exercising more frequently and maintaing a healthy diet. I participate in Track and Field in the spring and have done so since the 6th grade. However, I want to ensure that I am active all year round. This year, I plan to take tennis lessons and purchase a membership to the YMCA so I have a better chance at making the tennis team during my sophomore year. I also need to improve my eating habits, as I don't acquire the nutrients my body needs to function on a regular basis. I have decided to create an eating plan which will include all of the foods I need to eat that are filled with the vitamins and nutrients that I need in order to remain healthy. I have never been a person to eat three meals during the day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, I am going to begin eating three meals a day to make obtaining nutrients easier.
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My new years resolution is to live a healthier life. I will work out at least three times and week and eat healthier.
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to stop eating as many snacks a day and stop procrastinating on doing homework and studying for tests
ReplyDeleteMike Hagan- My New Years resolution is to eat healthier, and to orginize my time better between sports,family, and school
ReplyDeleteMy New Years resolution is to stop procrastinating and to eat healthier.
ReplyDeleteMy New Years resolution is to eat healthier and to be more active than last year. Brian Johnson
ReplyDeleteMy New Years resolution is to eat more fruit and join more activities. Sam Lakoske
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's Resolution is to eat at least 4 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Maddie Olson
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to eat healthier and to get more sleep during the school week. Also to go to the gym at least 3 times a week.
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to put more effort into studing and to get my spanish grade up.
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to eat breakfast in the morning.
ReplyDeleteMy New Years Resolution is to lose 10 pounds in fat but to also gain more muscle mass.
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to eat breakfast everyday and workout more.
ReplyDeletemy new years resolution is to eat breakfast and learn to animate
ReplyDeletemy new years resolution is to continue gaining muscle and to start eating healthier
ReplyDeleteMy new year's resolution is to eat more healthy.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to increase my endurance and be able to run longerwithout stopping
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ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to work out three times a week and get my daily servings of fruits and vegetables.
My New Year's resolution is to eat something for breakfast every morning, work out at least once a week, and make getting enough sleep a priority.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year resolution is to excercise at least an hour a day and to get better sleep.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to work out twice a week and do better in school.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's Resolution is to eat breakfast and get more sleep.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's Resolution is to eat healthier foods and exercise more
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to lose 10-15 pounds by the end of the year.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to have a better relationship with my brother and sister. I want to be a better influence in their lives.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to have at least 7hours of sleep. lack of sleep makes the day tiring and breaks the routin.
ReplyDeletemy New Years resolution is to maintain and A average and to be accepted into the ABT summer trainee program.
ReplyDeleteMy New Years resolution for 2011, is to eat healthy all week and to stay off other fatty food and snacks.
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ReplyDeletemy New Years resolution is to eat healthier and give myself more free time to relax and have fun!
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My new years resolution is to work out at least three times a week.
ReplyDelete-Kim Krause
My new years resolution is to loose 10 pounds by the summer and to eat healthier
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to get exercise on a refular schedule and participate in more social activities.
ReplyDelete-Noah Nlandu
My New Years resolution is to get more sleep and to try and put on 15 pounds of muscle by eating the right foods and working out at least 3 times a week.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution is to eat healthier with less sweets.
ReplyDeleteMy New Years resolution is to get my grades up and to eat healthier.- Victor Rivera
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to improve my home life instead of running from it like i do now.
ReplyDeleteI want to umprove my bench and squat by a 100 pounds
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to get more sleep and eat healthy. - Angelica Benigno C:
ReplyDeleteI was looking through some old notes from last semester. I quizzed my students at the end of the year to see how many of them had successfully achieved their health goals. A staggering 121 from 157 achieved their goal. I think that this proves that this task was a success.
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