New Year's Resolutions are for Chumps

And, the High-Anxiety Producing War Machine

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THE WAR MACHINE IS AN ENDLESS MOBIUS STRIP OF MURDER-PROFIT; PROFIT-MURDER. Innocent people are ground up to be consumed and the war machine excretes profits. Sick, barbaric, criminal.

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The continuing slaughter and infrastructure destruction in Palestine is causing me high-anxiety.

One of the reasons I feel so anxious is because I have two levels of influence on this problem: Zero and None.

I can worry all day, send out missives upon missive about my opposition; I can spend all day reading, watching, or listening to the opposition of others; still, the genocidal Zionists will just kill more innocent men, women, and children, with the same amount of remorse: Zero and None.

I could even raise the money and energy required to hop on a plane and go protest in WashedUp, DeCeit, but there have been thousands of protests with millions of people worldwide, and the genocide continues.

Not only are Zionists genocidal maniacs, they are also psychological terrorists, they effing bombed BETHLEHEM on Christmas Day. ZioNazis want the support of Christians to end what they call “antisemitism,” but this violently symbolic bombing of Bethlehem sends a message to Christians all over the world, that respect and solidarity will NOT be reciprocated. But, keep sending “Israel” those billions, you dumbshits.

There are ways to manage anxiety, and I try to do them: eat fresh, whole foods; laugh with my family; walk, walk, walk in the fresh air, and rain; try to get enough rest and sleep (thanks, Melatonin and pot gummies); etc. Anxiety is a killer and we all know the so-called ruling-class want most of us dead. I won’t be accommodating their wishes any time soon, I hope.

So, here is a more light-hearted post for today:

Why New Year's Resolutions Are for Chumps

Every year as the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, people around the world resolve to make changes in the upcoming year. Most resolutions are laudable, but, historically, the follow-through becomes laughable. It's almost become a tradition to set New Year's resolutions, but the sad truth is that most people never follow through with them. In fact, only about 9% of people actually achieve their resolutions. So, why do we keep making them? Let's take a closer look at why New Year's resolutions are for losers.

Researchers suggest that only 9% of Americans that make resolutions complete them. In fact, research goes on to show that 23% of people quit their resolution by the end of the first week, and 43% quit by the end of January.  SOURCE

1. Overcommitment

One of the main reasons New Year's resolutions fail is because people have a tendency to overcommit and set unrealistic goals. They want to lose 50 pounds in a few months, or they want to quit smoking cold turkey. While it's great to have big goals, they can quickly become overwhelming and unattainable. Instead of setting yourself up for failure, it's better to set smaller, achievable goals that can be built upon.

2. No Accountability

Another issue with New Year's resolutions is that there's often no one to hold you accountable for your actions. Sure, you may tell your friends and family about your goals, but if they don't check in with you or hold you accountable, it's easy to fall off track. It's important to find someone who can support you in achieving your goals and hold you accountable for your actions. This could be a friend, family member or even a coach or mentor. However, sometimes it’s hard to find an accountability partner. I have been asked to do so from several people who actually focused their frustration on me when I have tried to (gently) hold them accountable.

Example from a true incident:

ME: “Should you really be eating that candy bar? I thought your resolution was to quit sugar?”

They: “Quit being so judgmental.”

Sigh—I am out of the accountability partner business because I don’t enjoy being the scapegoat for failure. If you do decide to choose an accountability partner make sure you are both mature enough to handle the process.

3. Lack of Preparation

Many people make New Year's resolutions on the spot or without giving them much thought. They may simply choose a goal based on what sounds good or what their friends are doing. But without proper preparation, it's easy to get off track. You need to have a plan in place that outlines how you will achieve your goals. This plan should include specific steps you'll take and when you'll take them.

Breaking large tasks/goals down to manageable bites is something that has worked for me in the past.

4. The "all or nothing" mindset

Lots of people see their goals as a one-shot deal. They either achieve them or they don't. But the truth is, life is full of ups and downs, and there will be times when you stumble along the way. You need to be flexible and willing to adapt to changing circumstances. This means recognizing that progress is progress, no matter how small it is.

5. Time-based goals

Lastly, New Year's resolutions often focus on achieving something within a specific time frame. People feel like they have to meet their goals in the span of a year, often placing too much pressure on themselves. This can leave them feeling discouraged or like they've failed if they don't meet their goals by a certain date. Instead of setting time-based goals, shift your focus towards process-based goals. This means focusing on the steps you need to take to achieve your goal, rather than the timeline you've set for yourself.

Instead of setting New Year's resolutions, try setting small achievable goals that can be built upon. Choose someone emotionally mature to hold you accountable for your actions, make a plan, be flexible, and shift your focus towards process-based goals.

Remember, there's no magic formula for achieving your goals, and it won't happen overnight. So start small, celebrate each small win along the way, and keep pushing yourself to be better. Don't be a chump. Be a winner by breaking out of the New Year's resolution cycle and creating lasting change.

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