Wanna plan for “fun” in the New Year?

by on December 30, 2010 in Rules and Regs, Work & Life Balance

This past week I’ve heard folks around me making New Year’s resolutions and I began to wonder, “Where is all the fun?” Now, don’t take that to mean that every goal has to be fun or it can’t fit into the world of Tough-talking Troy. But, seriously, are you including enough fun into your New Year’s plans? 

To get you in the mood, just follow these simple tips before setting any resolution for the New Year:

  1. Sit down. (You could stand, but sitting works better with steps #2 and 3.)
  2. Lean back. (See what I mean.)
  3. Close your eyes.
  4. Take a deep breath. (And, letting it out is implied – grin.)
  5. Count to ten. (Told you this was simple.)
  6. Imagine yourself in your favorite place. (Keep it PG.)
  7. Enjoying your favorite drink. (Okay, here you can go for it.)
  8. Surrounded by people you love.
  9. Including people who love you back. (Now, that’s more like it.)
  10. Laugh giddily because you are in the moment. (I think giddy and splendid are words that could be used more. Hmmm. Maybe another resolution for the Tough-talker?)

There you have it. Be empowered to find some fun in the moment … at any time. Please be sure to include fun in all you do and remember it is a far better choice than taking yourself too seriously. I mean … really, take a look at that Daffy visor.

As you continue to follow the antics of Tough-talking Troy in twenty-one-one, every once in awhile just imagine me reclining in a beach chair, my beautiful bride by my side, favorite reading material in hand, listening to the sounds of the waves and wearing my new favorite Daffy visor. I’m just saying…

So, what fun have you planned in your New Year?

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One Response to “Wanna plan for “fun” in the New Year?”

  1. first rate procrastinator January 3, 2011 at 8:32 pm #

    Ok Troy, let’s be honest..if you saw someone leaning back in their char, miming imbibing a beverage and giggling..you might start to be concerned about your own safety, not to mention the fragility of their grasp on reality :)

    I’m not saying imagining ones self in a more pleasing environment makes you crazy, i’m just saying that giddy laughter in an office chair makes you suspicious to others.

    As for my plans of fun in the new year..I plan to laugh until i’m suspicious to others, think of your daffy visor and continue laughing, and try to let go of the things that bring me stress or worry and replace them with things that i find splendiferous!

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