About Today: Resolve to Be Nicer... to Yourself

Today In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Jen Hubley This year, I totally forgot to make a New Year's resolution. I like to think it's because I've been so good all year long, there's simply no room for improvement. (Ha, ha, ha - sorry. I almost made it through that statement with a straight face.)   In the Spotlight 5 Worst Responses to Stress My worst habit this past year has definitely been making stressful situations worse by forgetting to take care of myself. For example, the first item on this list looks familiar: I drink about a gallon of coffee a day when I'm under pressure. And then, of course, I wonder why I'm jittery.              More Topics Winter Travel in Italy Italy Travel Where to Recycle Old Computers PC Hardware / Reviews Top 10 Rock Love Songs Rock Music Best Winter Accessories Accessories Planning Meals for Two Cooking for Two How to Choose a Snow Shovel Landscaping The Worst TV Cancellations of 2008 TV Dramas Fun Ways to Live Longer Eat your veggies, blah, blah, blah. If you're tired of hearing about the boring stuff you need to do in order to be healthier in the new year, this is the article for you. Sample suggestion: eat dark chocolate.   How to Make Goals That Stick If you need to set an all-caps GOAL for the coming year, the trick is to be as specific as possible. (It also doesn't hurt if you pick something realistic. For example, you probably won't lose 30 pounds in January, and if you do, please go to the hospital immediately.)     Sponsored Links   Best Moves in a Bad Economy Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable. Today Ads Food and Drink Vegetarian Meals Vegan Vegetarian Food Healthy Diet Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Arts & Entertainment Automotive Careers Citysearch Cities & Towns Computing & Technology Education Food & Drink Health & Fitness History Hobbies & Games Homework Help House & Home Industry & Business Magazines Money News & Issues Parenting & Family People & Relationships Religion & Spirituality Shopping & Style Small Business Sports Teens Travel Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter as fpac.rangola@BLOGGER.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=todaysl&e=fpac.rangola@BLOGGER.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.