On New Year’s Resolutions Failures

By: Veronica Leighton

 

It’s that time of the year to resolve on something that we hope, dream, and plan on following through devotedly for the rest of the year. How to keep new year’s resolutions is always that painstakingly ugly head that detracts and befalls upon so many people who desire to make some kind of improvements to themselves, more or less to shape up, at the beginning of the new year.

Are you the type that would fall on the wayside in the pursuit of your resolutions? Don’t be faint of heart, as you are not alone in this matter. “Only 46% of people who made New Year’s resolutions were successful, meaning over half of the people who set a goal for the new year will fail”, as published in the Journal of Clinical Pychology. In one study, “only 12% of people who make New Year’s resolutions felt that they were successful in achieving their goals.” Remember, there’s always a next year to start all over again, some kind of looking through colored glasses. I must say. As always the case, willpower gives in to the strong negative influ ences that destroy one’s self. “Just can’t quit smoking,” as some would say later.

So there goes our resolve to be a little different and achieve higher and better for the improvement of ourselves, yet we fail, through the months of the new year. But, some word of advice, please keep it up. Never give up. It’s just the beginning of the new year, Happy new year to all!

VT’s Jan Paul Ferrer hosted a Christmas luncheon for friends at the University Club of Chicago, a private social club in downtown Chicago, Posing in front of the big Christmas tree are JP Ferrer, Veronica, Channel 7 reporter Cate Cauguiran and husband Mark Nordby and baby Liam; MaryRose Ople and husband, and Lou Murphy.

Veronica with her family at a Christmas get-together at Cheesecake Factory Old Orchard, before her family departed for a Christmas Caribbean holiday cruise.

Community dancers at the Christopher de Leon/Tirso Cruz Christmas dance concert with Veronica. Director/Producer of the show is Gerry Rebello.

Still-good entertainers Tirso Cruz and Christopher de Leon performing at the dance concert held at Doubletree Skokie.

L-R: Veronica, Dely Villalon, Faye Mendiola and Violeta Montoya at the Chicago Filipino American Lions Club Christmas party.

Enjoying the Carnivale’s Christmas atmosphere and decors are Neneth Miranda, Veronica, and Joanne Turija.

Christmas happiness and belated birthday treat for Neneth Miranda by RJ and Joanne Turija at Carnivale.

A thrilling time to celebrate the Christmas season partaking delicious dinner meals at Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Downers Grove with friends Don & Flor Kramer, Elizabeth & Elbert Regacho, Girlie Pascual and James DC, Veronica, JP Ferrer, and Fritz. Hosted by Salvy Marino.

Rev. Fr. Carlos Llagas with Lani Lagudas, president of the Chicago Filipino American Lions Club.