Whats Your Resolution?

Beginning this New Year, we reflect on our past and look forward into our future in attempts to make changes in our lives through what we call New Year’s resolutions. Whether it’s resolutions for quitting a bad habit, becoming more fit, spending more time with family, or getting rid of the bulge, the new year challenges us to reach goals in attempt to make changes in our lives. Thinking of all the New Year’s resolutions people are making for themselves, I was reminded of the “I Commit” cards that Impact Teen Drivers hands out to teens as a part of their campaign: What Do You Consider Lethal? That’s basically what a resolution is, it’s a commitment. Something that states, “I am determined by this decision to make a change in my life.” We make all sorts of resolutions, commitments, firm decisions, but do we ever follow through with them the whole year or even the rest of our lives? Do we reach that goal we set for ourselves? And if we do, do we ever stick with the goal we’ve set for ourselves? Usually resolutions are broken so easily is because it’s hard to stick to a new habit or the results have become unsatisfying. It is said that it usually takes about 27 days to make a habit and even shorter to break it. How about creating a new habit, a new resolution? Something that has real results and is better for not only you but for your entire community and even the world! Many people have heard or know someone who has passed away from a fatal car accident. So how about today, right now, you make the decision, commitment, and determined resolution to drive safer in honor of those whose lives were lost through distracted driving, drunk driving or any sort of fatal driving accident. Make this part of your New Year’s resolution: To become a safer driver, to wear your seat belt every time you’re in a car, to not be afraid to speak up if your friend/parent/sibling is driving recklessly, or as a driver make sure your passengers are following safety precautions while accompanied in your vehicle. This habit could save a life, even yours.

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Danica Lacy / 2 comments