Just For Today by Dear Abby
JUST FOR TODAY by Dear Abby
This is one of the more popular requested columns from the famous advice columnist Dear Abby. Read on: “Today is the day we have an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested list of New Year’s Resolutions, which were adapted by my late mother, Pauline Phillips, from the original credo of Al-Anon:
JUST FOR TODAY
I will live through this day only. I will not brood about yesterday or obsess about tomorrow. I will not set far-reaching goals or try to overcome all of my problems at once. I know that I can do something for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I had to keep it up for a lifetime.
JUST FOR TODAY
I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me. If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away and fill it with sunshine.
JUST FOR TODAY
I will refrain from improving anybody but myself.
JUST FOR TODAY
I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct those things that I can correct and accept those I cannot.
JUST FOR TODAY
I will improve my mind. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration. I will not be a mental loafer.
JUST FOR TODAY
I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will be kind and courteous to those who cross my path and I’ll not speak ill of others. I will improve my appearance, speak softly and not interrupt when someone else is talking.
JUST FOR TODAY
I will gather the courage to do what is right and take responsibility for my own actions.
JUST FOR TODAY
I will do something positive to improve my health. If I’m a smoker, I’ll quit. If I am overweight, I will eat healthfully - if only just for today. And not only that, I will get off the couch and take a brisk walk, even if it’s only around the block.
