New Year, New Me

At the start of the new year I decided to just make a list of things (some small, some bigger changes) that I want to do every day to keep myself in check.  Posting this list in my apartment (or even just keeping it in my planner) helps to remind me of the commitment that I have decided to make to myself.  Making myself happy in the long run is what matters to me right now, and hopefully it will have a positive influence on others as well.  Here is my list:

*Make an effort to eat two healthy meals each day (and whatever for the third- baby steps!)
*Drink at least eight cups of water each day
*Exercise every day (even if only for twenty minutes)
*Make a conscious effort to look at least semi-professional every day even if I only have one class
*Use my planner!
*Complete assignments when they are assigned- anti-procrastination!
*Practice (voice) every day
*Choose a choral piece to learn each week (accompaniment and voice parts) to keep up on skills before student teaching
*Take at least fifteen minutes each day to read a book, paint, or otherwise relax

Instead of being "bad" if I don't do these things (which is how a lot of people treat resolutions) I just remember that I will be a better person for doing them.  Even if days are missed, as long as I don't give up I know I'm still on the right track!.  :)