Archive for tag: new years resolutions

Are New Year’s resolutions easier said than done?

December 23, 2010 8:40 am Moms in School

I think many of us can answer this question honestly and openly with an obvious yes. It is very easy to say we are going to shoot for something life changing in the New Year but how many of us actually follow through with it? Stick-to-it-tive-ness, this is what we need to successfully triumph with a New Year’s resolution but how can we do this?

10 New Year’s Resolutions for the college-bound

December 23, 2010 6:00 am Education

It’s that time of year again when we all start making those New Year’s resolutions: lose weight, get more exercise, set aside some “me” time, read more, have more family time. What about those of you who are headed toward college? What should you resolve in 2011? Here are 10 resolutions for 2011: 1. I [...]

Financial aid for moms returning to school part 1

December 14, 2010 8:39 am Moms in School

Most likely you are considering returning to school in the New Year but one major thing is holding you back. How much is it going to cost? I know that for me, I would love to return to school but can my wallet truly survive such a transition? At the time when I was a college mom I only had 1 child. Now that I have three the idea seems far fetched. Fortunately moms, financial aid is available for us to achieve our goals this New Year.

New Years Resolution: To Earn a Degree

December 23, 2009 4:43 pm Choosing a Degree

New Years is a time for resolutions and a time to reflect on your life in the past year. Some people are happy with their life but many want to improve and change themselves. Usually everyone tries a new diet or exercise plan and thinks about the trips they want to take, or the new job they want to find. But the fact is a lot of this is dependent on what you do in the next year. In 2010, consider improving your life by earning a degree.

Top 5 New Years Resolutions

December 28, 2007 12:11 pm Career Advice

Maybe you’re tired of your jeans cutting off circulation to your legs. Maybe you’ve felt guilty about sneaking an extra brownie from time to time. Maybe you feel this bank robbery thing has just gotten out of hand. Whatever your shortcomings, the beginning of a new year can be a great time to decide to be better. And you certainly won’t be alone. Studies show that Americans are more resolution-conscious than ever, with the practice of setting resolutions being far more prevalent than people who actually know the words to that New Years song.

Making the Right New Years Resolutions

December 26, 2007 2:34 pm Career Advice

“I’m going to stop eating sweets.” “I will lose weight.” “I will write a 2,000-page novel.” “I’m going to stop watch Jerry Springer.” Tis the season for resolutions.