New Years Resolution

The new year is quickly approaching us and it's that time again for us to set our New Year's Resolution. Each year I try to set goals for the new year. I write down a list of goals that I want to get accomplished during the year, then I go through and number three goals that are pretty big and may need some extra effort put in. Then, I number 5 or so little goals that can be easily accomplished. The top goals that I chose, will be posted on my refrigerator, in my car and/or at my office desk, so I am reminded of them daily.

Here is 5 steps from ehow.com (http://www.ehow.com/how_12077_new-years-resolutions.html) to achieving those goals.

1. Be realistic by setting achievable goals. Winning the lottery, for example, is out of your grasp.

2. Describe your resolutions in specific terms. Instead of "I don't want to be lazy," opt for "I want to exercise regularly" or "I will cut down on my television watching."

3. Break down large goals into smaller ones. For instance, commit to losing weight by resolving to join a gym and improve your eating habits.

4. Find alternatives to a behavior that you want to change, and make this part of your resolution plan. So you want to quit smoking but you smoked to relax yourself? What other forms of relaxation are available to you?

5. Above all, aim for things that are truly important to you, not what you think you ought to do or what others expect of you.

Now on your list every year you should have regular vehicle maintenance on it. Your vehicle, is the number one thing used everyday by people to get to and from the places they are wanting to go. If the vehicle breaks down, you will be out of a vehicle for a awhile and some money. So, before anything major happens to your vehicle, have your tires, windshield washer fluid and lights checked every month or do it yourself. Every three months have your oil, oil filter, and fluids checked. about Every 6-12 months you should replace your windshield wipers (earlier if they have been baking in the hot sun during summer), have the brakes, spark plugs and suspension checked.

If you need any of this done, come on by to Autobody Specialists and we would be more then happy to help you out. 530.893.2222