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I was supposed to write an article for Associated Content on my biggest New Years Resolution and five ways to keep it but I was busy and had to let it go back into the system. So instead I will post it here but I’m not sure I can come up with five ways to keep it. I will do my best though. I will also talk about a couple of other resolutions that are important to me and I want to accomplish this coming year. Here goes:

My biggest New Years Resolution of all is to get out of debt. I am in major debt up to my eyeballs as I am sure a lot of people are. I owe so many creditors and I want to get out of debt really bad. I will do it and here is how I plan to accomplish that. I will try to list five ways for me to do it but I am not sure I can.

1. I will make a list on an online calendar of what the debts are, how much I owe, and how much I can pay weekly or monthly. I will set the calendar to remind me everyday.

2. I will write as many articles and essays that pay high wages to accomplish getting out of debt as fast as I can. The sites I write for are Associated Content, Demand Studios, Ehow.com, Today.com, Mylot, and there are other higher paying markets I am going to submit and query to. It will happen because I will make it happen!

3. I will post a note on the refrigerator, computer, and anywhere else I can to remind me of this resolution. No let’s call that a goal because goal is a better word and it seems easier to accomplish goals instead of resolutions.

4. I will update my progress on this blog to show my accomplishments and to keep me motivated.

5. I will have my family and friends encourage me to keep this goal.

Ok so I made it to five but the first few are the most important ways to keep my debt free goal. I will get out of debt this year and stay out of debt. By the year 2010 I will have no debt whatsoever and will make sure I never get in the financial mess I am in now.

So my next biggest “goal” is to lose weight. I have gained about 50 pounds in the last year because of the medication I am on. I have no energy and want to sleep and eat all the time because of this medication. However, I cannot stop taking this medication because I am Bi polar and it is important in helping keep my mood swings in check and I can’t sleep without it anyway.

Here is how I plan to lose this extra weight and keep it off:

1. I will start going to the gym with my mother at least 4 times a week. If I can’t do it 4 times a week then I will go no less than 3 times a week.

2. I am going to start taking a diet pill that will help improve my metabolism and increase my energy. Loss of energy is my biggest problem right now.

3. I will drink more water, eat more fresh fruits and veggies, and do exercises at home when I can’t get to the gym.

4. I will cut way down on junk food and high fat, high carb foods.

5. I will join a weight loss support group online to help keep me motivated.

Another very important “goal” I wish to accomplish in 2009 is to get my writing in print and get my short fiction published in a real book. Also, I would love to write a novel someday! Here is how I plan to do that:

1. Keep visiting my favorite forum to keep me motivated, and let my friends encourage me.

2. Submit and/or query to at least one print magazine or fiction place every day.

3. Keep track of the places I submit to, what wasn’t bought, and where else to submit to.

4. Write my short stories, a little bit everyday and keep doing it everyday. One problem I have is getting motivated or inspired to write fiction. Fiction is my favorite thing to write so I need to write everyday.

5. Check for places to submit my fiction and print articles everyday. You never know when you will find something that calls to you. I have found quite a few but I need the motivation and inspiration to do so.

Well, there you have it. My three biggest goals for 2009! I will do my absolute best to accomplish all of them.

What are your New Year goals for 2009? How do you plan to keep them? Happy New Year!