Just for today, I will live through this day only,
Just for today, I will be happy. Abraham Lincoln said, "Most folks are
Just for today, I will adjust myself to what is.
Just for today, I will improve my mind. I will not be
Just for today, I will do something positive to improve my health.
Just for today, I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable.
We know so much more about nutrition and how much exercise
Just for today, I will have a program. I may not follow it exactly,
Found in the Dear Abby section of the paper on New Years Day.
and not set far-reaching goals to try to overcome all my problems at once.
I know I can do something for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I thought
I had to keep it up for a lifetime.
about as happy as they make up their minds to be." He was right.
I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me. I will chase them
out of my mind and replace them with happy thoughts.
I will face reality. I will correct those things
that I can correct and accept those I cannot.
a mental loafer. I will force myself to read something
that requires effort, thought and concentration.
If I'm a smoker, I'll make an honest effort to quit.
If I'm overweight, I'll eat nothing I know to be fattening.
And I will force myself to exercise - even if it's only
walking around the block or using the stairs instead of the elevator.
I will look as good as I can, dress becomingly, speak softly,
act courteously, and not interrupt when someone else is talking.
Just for today, I'll try not to improve anybody except myself.
and sensible living can extend life and make it more enjoyable;
so just for today, I'll take good care of my body so I
can celebrate many more happy new years.
but I will have it, thereby saving myself from two pests: hurry and indecision.
Just for today, I will gather the courage to do what
is right and take the responsibility for my own actions.
