New Year's Resolutions

I don't typically make resolutions. I feel like we shouldn't have to wait until 1/1 of every year to correct what we need to change in our lives. And as most people know, I rarely wait to make changes. These past 7 months of my life have been filled with giant changes, not really focusing on the little things. So this year I felt like this was a good opportunity to look at the smaller things that I could correct. Most of what I have chosen are goals, but also some breaking of bad habits.
So here they are:
1) Read 2 books a month. Total of 25 books by 12/31/11.
2) Run the Aloha Run (8.4 miles) 2/21/11.
3) Cut out chicken completely...I already cut out pork last year. And sometimes I just need a cheeseburger or a rare steak so I can't say goodbye to beef yet.
4) $100 a month, clothing budget. I'm just being realistic. I may not spend the full $100 each month, so that the following month I have $200 to play with!
5) Stop touching my face.

I've struggled with acne forever. Sometimes worse than others. But what I never connected was the amount of time my hands spend on my face. New Years day I told myself that I would stop touching my face, and it wasn't until then that I realized just how much I actually do it. That day was a real eye opener when I caught myself probably 50 times attempting to pick or poke my face. The good news is, that it's been almost a week now, and I have been stopping myself every time I catch my hands raise North. And during this week, I have not had any new breakouts. Still have tons of imperfections on my skin, but nothing new. Small steps...

One great discovery I had, was Wednesday when I was smack dab in the middle of a super stressful confrontation. I caught myself, totally aware that I was even doing it, picking at my face. I guess I have created a habit of almost soothing myself by touching and picking at spots on my face. I couldn't believe I was even doing it and didn't notice. But I am glad that I discovered why I do, what I do.