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Thirteen Resolutions for 2013

ResolutionsI have made not one but thirteen resolutions for 2013.

  1. Reconnect with a friend I have lost touch with
  2. Learn a song in a language I don’t know
  3. Read one children’s book this year
  4. Once a month walk in the woods and listen to the birds
  5. Watch a flower bloom in the wilderness
  6. Get over a fear I have – in small doses
  7. Write a love note for someone I care for
  8. Teach someone how to read
  9. Learn a skill from someone who is less than 13 years old
  10. Find something to laugh about every day. Then make someone smile by sharing it.
  11. Watch a movie (without subtitles) in a language I do not know
  12. Walk in the rain
  13. Speak up and act when I see anyone being treated unfairly (This one is for you Nirbhaya)

What is your list of thirteen things to do in 2013? Write down your list and paste it here in the comments. Your list may inspire someone to live in a better world. Wish you a very happy new year.

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9 responses to “Thirteen Resolutions for 2013”

  1. Sarsij Nayanam Avatar
    Sarsij Nayanam

    1. Teach Physics and Mathematics to at least one student with the same care and attention which I got while I was studying in school. All for free.2. Take writing more seriously – devote a few hours every week.3. Continue with the kriya every morning, which I discontinued last year4. Attempt to meet at least one new person each week.5. Speak to at least one friend each day(esp the ones whom I lost while chasing the mirage)6. Manage my accounts more closely.7. Use public transport whenever it is possible.8. Carry lunchbox at work :), reduce the outside food.9. Make sure to visit hometown at least thrice this year.10. Visit a new country, apart from the ones where work takes me.11. Convince a parent that being an Engineer or Doctor is not the only career option in this age.12. Search for an options to teach and interact with college students.13. Encourage my teammates to take more decision each day, and replace me sooner than I believe 🙂

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  2. VR Ferose Avatar
    VR Ferose

    1.For every book or dress I buy, I will donate one to a person who cannot afford it.2.Teach a person to read3.Develop ONE new hobby4.Play active sports once a week5.Finish writing a book6.Devote ONE hour each day as ‘family’ time7.Overcome ONE fear8.Call a dear one (friend or family member) every day9.Allocate 30mins for meditation each day.10.Mentor ONE person outside work11.Cook a meal once a week12.Go back to school and learn ONE new subject13.ACT when I see someone being treated unfairlyThere are 2 things worth living for: do what is worthy of being written and write what is worthy of being read!Ferose

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  3. Sammy Avatar
    Sammy

    I can’t make 13 resolutions and then keep them. I make resolution only when I can make them come true. Here is my list for 2013:1.Do what I want to do, what makes me happy and not what people tell me to do.2.Change job so that I can set my priorities in life2.Take up writing seriously4.Find a long lost friend5.Quit some of my bad habits which I have been meaning to quit6. Close some of my loans7. Donate to charity at least once a year8. Take a holiday alone with myself as company9. Take LESS stress

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  4. Rajneesh Avatar
    Rajneesh

    I have only one resolution since last many years-which still I am not able to fulfill :- Being myself.

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  5. Milli Avatar
    Milli

    1. To save money becoz money saved is money earned2. To be organized3. To paint on weekends4. To be more positive towards life5. Connect with friends6. Read 3 books a month7. Help others8. Be confident & healthy9. Remain calm and handle situations maturely10. Click lots of pictures of people & places11. Write often12. Learn to cook tasty meals @ microwave13. Make others happy by my presence :)Wishing you a very happy new year AB !!!

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  6. seo kolkata Avatar
    seo kolkata

    Hi Abhijit,Your 13 resolutions are giving me a lot of inspiration. Here I am providing one resolution which is “Keep Healthyand avoid bad companions”.

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  7. Nisha Raghavan Avatar
    Nisha Raghavan

    Hi Abhijit,Interesting to read your new year resolutions. Loved all of them just the way as you are!Talking about my resolutions, I would like to reach out to more people than I did in the last year and meet atleast a few people that I follow in social media in real life!Have an awesome year to you!Nisha Raghavan-Your HR Buddy!!

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  8. Neil Advani Avatar
    Neil Advani

    Hi,Every body should have resolutions. Actually I am a business man in California. After reading this blog, I commit to follow your 13 resolutions. Thanks to You. Keep it up.

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  9. pratibha Avatar
    pratibha

    Hi Abhijit – to help you along in a small way with your resolution # 1, I thought I would just say “Hi” !!

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