By Alma L. Tingcang
There is always something about a new year to look forward to. A new beginning, new goals and resolutions, new plans, new dreams and new directions fuel your thoughts.
With 2011 just ended, I’m sure many people have chosen a list of resolutions to provide order and direction in their life for this year 2012. Resolutions are always made with a positive intent.
New Year's resolutions help you feel grounded, as if you are on the right track. It is shared by many people. But unfortunately, many of these resolutions are forgotten by the month of March. The major reason for this is that it is deceptively difficult to develop or deny ingrained habits. This would boil down to mere self-deception.
It is a commitment that an individual makes to one or more personal goals, projects, or the reforming of a habit. This lifestyle change is generally interpreted as advantageous.
However, if we are really serious about changing any part of our usual behavior, we will do so, with or without a written or verbal expression.
Collating these resolutions, spending more time with the family and loved ones would come first. Others, in no particular order would follow: physical fitness; healthy eating habits; weight loss; quit smoking; quit drinking; get out of debt; be financially stable; enjoy life more; learn new things; help others; get organized, and the list goes on and on.
Let us take a look at what our media personalities in the Zamboanga Peninsula region have to say on their New Year’s resolution.
Ellen Cerbo Ajijul of MIT-TV9 said she will ‘stick to a good workout plan that will keep me healthy and happy.”
Charnyl Albarracin, Editor of Pagadian Express says he will spend enough time for family bonding; exert additional effort to double their income; maintain good rapport with clientele and serve them well.
Leah Agonoy – managing editor of Pagadian Times says she will be more responsible in everything this year.
Elmer Maghanoy of RMN-DXPR wants to work together with a team that promotes environmental protection because he wants to show concern for the future generation.
Marive Jongco who is currently the program manager of DXBZ Radyo Bagting says ‘‘I’ll cut spending money for not so important things , I’ll try to cook delicious recipes and practice healthy lifestyle para maging sexy uli.
Arnold Ricote, station manager of MIT- TV9 resolves to ‘‘actively participate in all media undertakings in Pagadian City and work for the advancement of our colleagues in the profession.’’
Zeny Masong of Radyo ng Bayan, Jolo, Sulu says, ‘‘less spending, healthy living, and more time with family.’’
Edgar Dagumo – good, healthy , happy family and continued public service.
Kates Robyn, e-news correspondent and creative director of Zimnet – ‘‘to love more of a change; to act more quickly ; to be more disciplined on health’’
Crismon Llanos – ‘‘No more intoxicating drinks, ug di na maglaag-laag.’’
Rosemarie Patangan Miranda, president of the Zamboanga del Norte Press Club – to continue upholding press freedom without sacrificing integrity and independence.
Editha Pagente Tomong , host , Kapihan sa Dipolog over RMN-DXDR ‘‘how can I serve our constituents more to find true, effective and honest leaders to guide us if not through responsible journalism…carve my own niche in this complicated world in my own little way with prayers for good health, happiness and continued blessings for my family.’’
And let us conclude with this saying of Abraham Lincoln, ‘‘Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is important than any other. ’’