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January #ChasingJoy Twitter Chat Recap: Resolutions & Goals

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Yesterday we had the January twitter chat.  It was great.  Lot’s of interaction, we had over 320 tweets. I made some new twitter friends too.

Our topic was starting the new year right.  We discussed resolutions,  why to make or not make them, what they were and how we are doing with them, the difference between goals and resolutions and what some of our goals for 2013 are.

Here are the highlights:

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January #ChasingJoy Twitter Chat: Resolutions and Goals

Storified by Chasing Joy· Sun, Jan 06 2013 19:40:44

Chats are every month on the 1st Sunday at 4pm EST. bring your friends 🙂 #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
The next #ChasingJoy chat will be on Sunday February 3rd. At 4:00pm ESTChasing Joy (Arlett)
10. you can find me on FB here https://www.facebook.com/JoyChasing #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
10. My blog is http://www.chasing-joy.com/ #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
A10 Blog 1 my main blog http://agirlnamedmichael-mj.blogspot.com/ #chasingjoyMJ Scott
A10 http://www.facebook.com/PositivelyShining and http://www.positivelyshining.com/ #chasingjoyMelissa Lopez
A10 Blog 2 all about books http://agirlnamedmichaelreadsabook.blogspot.com/ #chasingjoyMJ Scott
A10: yup! Would love more twitter followers. (Hint, hint) my blog is http://www.sayitrahshay.com. Lets stay connected! #ChasingJoyRachée
A10 My face book page https://www.facebook.com/AGirlNamedMichael #chasingjoyMJ Scott
Q10: Do you have a Facebook page, blog, or other link that you’d like to share? #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
A9b Not the eating healthy part but they may be because I am sitting here eating oreo cookies #chasingjoyMJ Scott
9b My goals are def in reach…I am seizing them every moment I get! #chasingjoyMelissa Lopez
Q9 b: Do they still seem realistic and within reach? #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
9A My goals are working out great so far…gonna keep praying that it stays that way! #chasingjoyMelissa Lopez
A9a mostly ok but not great #chasingjoyMJ Scott
Q9 a: Now that we are a few days into 2013 how are your resolutions/goals working out? #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
A8. I thought about stop dieting for weeks. Realized the more I focus on weight worst my results have been. Time to step back #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
@Chasing_Joy A8: Not much. I listen to my gut. #ChasingJoyJoyce Brewer
I have been thinking about how I wanted 2013 to look for a while. That’s how I decided what my goals would be. #ChasingJoyRachĂ©e
A8 I usually dont think about them I just decide I need to do something then figure out how #chasingjoyMJ Scott
Q8: How much time did you spend thinking about your resolutions/ goals before setting them? #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
A7. To me Resolutions are things I resolve to focus on through out the year. Goals are specific tasks I want to accomplish. #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
I feel similarly @ChrystinaNoel #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
A7 to me a Resolution is a change in life/attitude/behavior where is a goal is just a single item you are striving for. #ChasingJoyChrystina Noel
I do ok with resolutions because I don’t expect it to be 100%. It is something to aim for. If I am less than perfect it’s ok. #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
A7 to me a goal can be flexible and resolution is so concrete to me! #chasingjoyMelissa Lopez
A7 I have no idea if they are different but it sounds nicer to have a goal #chasingjoyMJ Scott
@Chasing_Joy A: Resolution means you’ll start/stop something. A goal is something you’d like to reach. I prefer goals. #ChasingJoyJoyce Brewer
Q7: What is the difference between a resolution and a goal, or are they the same? #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
A6. I’d like to make a bigger dent in my debt. I did not making any resolution related to that. #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
@Chasing_Joy I’ve a goal to work my business more, spend more time with my kid. Meet with friends. #ChasingJoyRachĂ©e
A6 Just to stay focused on the things that really matter. No being stressed and asking for help. #chasingjoyMelissa Lopez
A6 I have been eating better and exercising…I plan to continue to do that #chasingjoyMJ Scott
Q6: Do you have goals in mind for 2013 that you don’t consider resolutions? #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
A5. New resolutions are to not weight my self and to not start any new diet exercise plan. Very untypical. #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
I’m glad i’m not the only won effected by ot getting out enough. @sayitrahshay @Lisapatb #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
Yes! I don’t think I realize just how isolated I allow myself to be thinking its down time. It gets me down alright. @Lisapatb #chasingjoyRachĂ©e
yeah, It’s the lack of activity and communication that gets me down. Get out to stay up! @Lisapatb #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
@Chasing_Joy That’s a good one. The few days I am in all day I feel like that #ChasingJoy Something about getting out.Lisa
A5. One resolution is a repeat from last year. To leave my house every day. I realized when I am in too much I get down. #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
A5. A couple of my resolutions I’ve made before. To stop doing things I don’t want to do (last few years). #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
@Chasing_Joy A5: No resolution. I have a 2013 year motto: OWN IT. Whether it’s good or bad I’m owning my strengths/weaknesses #chasingjoyJoyce Brewer
@sayitrahshay Wow, that’s an awesome pledge #ChasingJoyLisa
A5: I pledged to run 13 5ks this year. I want to start running, er wogging, again. #ChasingJoyRachée
Making time for me, debt pay down, and more family time RT @Chasing_Joy: Q5: Would you like to share any of your resolutions? #ChasingJoyMichelle
Q5: Would you like to share any of your resolutions? #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
@Chasing_Joy A4: No resolutions here. I just need to focus on the big picture. It may take a variety of ways to get there. #ChasingJoyJoyce Brewer
Q4b – Having specific goals to work towards help give me a sense of purpose and definitely impact my happiness in a positive way #ChasingJoyMichelle
A4 b: all of my resolutions should hep with my quality of life and mindset and therefore = happier me. #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
A4 a. I did make resolutions but unconventional ones. I have found it helpful to have them as reminders through out the year. #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
A1 No I didnt make one and A2 I dont think it will have any impact #chasingjoyMJ Scott
A4b goals are something that I can adjust as I need to. Resolutions seem so final. #ChasingJoyRachée
A4 Im not into resolutions. I feel that resolutions are fake promises that are made to be broken and sound good for the moment! #chasingjoyMelissa Lopez
A4 I made goals this year. Resolutions don’t work but a goal is something I can work towards. #ChasingJoyRachĂ©e
Q4 b: What impact, if any, will making/not making your resolutions have on your overall happiness? #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
Q4 a: Why did you make or not make a new year resolution? #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
Champaign toas and a kiss sounds like a nice date to this single girl 🙂 @MommyTalkShow #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
@Chasing_Joy A3: Once my husband got home from work, we toasted w/ champagne and kissed. Wish we could have gone on a real date #ChasingJoyJoyce Brewer
At home with sick kiddos but with prayer and meditation RT @Chasing_Joy: Q3: How did you bring in the new year? #ChasingJoyMichelle
Q3: How did you bring in the new year? #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
A2 feeling pretty happy and positive. There are things that I am working in but even those changes, while a challenge,are good. #ChasingJoyRachée
A2 hard to say its been an annoying few days. But mostly I am happy #chasingjoyMJ Scott
A2 I am really good. Some curve balls but dodging them with pray and faith!! #chasingjoyMelissa Lopez
Q2: How happy are you at this time in your life? #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
#ChasingJoy a1 Rachee from Philly.Rachée
Hi All! I’m Michelle from South Carolina … glad to meet you all! RT @Chasing_Joy: Q 1: Who are you and where are you from? #ChasingJoyMichelle
A1 I am Melissa and I am from Philly #chasingjoyMelissa Lopez
@Chasing_Joy I’m Joyce and I live in Atlanta. Originally from Long Island NY #ChasingJoyJoyce Brewer
A1 I am MJ and I am from the very cold state of Utah #chasingjoyMJ Scott
A1: I’m Arlett and I am from Philly. #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
Q 1: Who are you and where are you from? #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
Happy New Year Everyone!!! #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
Resolutions and Goals RT @Chasing_Joy: This month’s Topic is Starting the Year Off Right #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
The purpose of this chat is to get to know each other better and bond over the themes of Optimism, Gratitude, and Happiness. #ChasingJoyChasing Joy (Arlett)
Welcome to the #ChasingJoy Twitter Chat.Chasing Joy (Arlett)

Feel free to jump in and answer any of the questions above.  Did you set resolutions or goals for 2013? Do you feel there is a difference between goals and resolutions? If you did make a New Year’s Resolution how is it going since we are a week into 2013?

Having a party! A #ChasingJoy Party!

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When I started this blog, started Chasing Joy, over two years ago I did not really have a long term goal. I just wanted to feel better. I figured if I wrote enough about happiness and Joy I’d inevitable feel happiness and joy.

I was right! Writing Chasing Joy has been an amazing experience. I do feel happier. I have better friendships. I have been pleasantly surprised at who in my life is supportive of Chasing Joy. A little disappointed by who has not been supportive, but on the flip side it is good to know where you stand. I have been braver than I would have imagined going to a blog conference alone in another state, trying new activities, and even speaking in public. This overall has been a great experience.

So, what’s next??? The #ChasingJoy Twitter party is what’s next. So many of you have visited this blog on a regular basis and it is really appreciated. Your comments have let me know I am not alone in my struggles and the way that I think. You have helped me with your suggestions and encouragement. This is why I want to throw you a party.

Actually it’s a Twitter Party. A Twitter party is where we all tweet about the same topic using a hashtag. You then search for tweets using the same hashtag so that you can follow the conversation. I like to use tweetchat to make it easy. Some people use hootsuite, tweetdeck and other applications to participate in Twitter Parties.

Our hashtag is #ChasingJoy of course. I want to do the #ChasingJoy twitter party so that I can get to know you all better and to give us an opportunity to have real time conversation about Happiness, wellbeing, gratitude, and anything else that makes us feel Joyful. The #ChasingJoy twitter will take place once a month. NORMALLY it will be the 1st Sunday of every month from 4 to 5 pm EST. HOWEVER the May #ChasingJoy party will be a little early. Join me on Sunday April 29th from 4 to 5 EST on twitter. Use hashtag #ChasingJoy and talk to me.

Now I can’t imagine anything else would be more important than chatting with me on Twitter during the #ChasingJoy twitter party, but if you do have something better to do like get married, meet the president, or receive an award, fear not! There will be many more twitter parties. So you can always join in next month. Be sure to keep up with me on FB and twitter to get the dates.

What would you like to discuss at the #ChasingJoy twitter party?

Pain In The Butt… I Mean The Ankle

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Last week I noticed my ankle did not feel quite right. I tried doing some stretches but that did not seem to work. However, since there was no actual pain I continued with the exercises I have been doing before work the last few weeks. These workouts consist of jogging on the treadmill, or walking and jogging intervals on the treadmill, as well as some resistance training like squats, burpees and pop squats. Well Thursday night I noticed some swelling and the not quite right feeling has evolved into discomfort. I have been trying to stay off it, keep it elevated, and iced.

It is no secret that I need to lose some weight. I also want to lose weight and achieve that Devil’s Workshop Goal of fitting into a single digit dress size. While I don’t necessarily talk or write a lot about losing weight it is always on my mind. It has been on my mind more so lately because of a question someone asked me. I am trying to date more often and meet more men and have been using some online dating sites. I have used these sites or similar ones in the past with pretty good responses. However, this time around I have not received a lot of hits or responses when I have reached out. The question I was asked is, “Do you think your weight has anything to do with why you’re not getting many responses this time???”

I know the person who asked the question is coming from a good, genuine, my best interest in mind in place. So I know no hate or negativity is intended. Therefore, I have to really consider the question that is being asked. I believe the there is a strong possibility that the 25 + lbs that I’ve gained since I did online dating 6 years ago could have something to do with the lack of response. Now I know some guys like bigger girls but not all. To be fair I do not prefer a really big guy.

So, since I do want to date more I am accepting that losing weight could help me with that goal. Also If I lose weight I know I can buy a wider variety of clothes that make me feel sexy, I will like what I see in the mirror a bit more and all of that will translate to a sexier, happier me. And what guy could turn that down???

With all that being said this bum ankle is really getting in the way. Since, I am focusing more seriously on losing weight, now is not the time to stop or decrease the intensity of my workouts!!! But since this ankle is going to be a pain in the butt, that is what I am going to have to do; take some time off the treadmill and off of the high intensity burpees and pop squats.

I believe everything happens for a reason so I do not think it is a coincidence that I was presented with this tough question about my weight just days before I realize I have an injury. I think that was God’s way of lighting a fire under my ankle (ha ha I know what you thought I was going to say) in terms of me getting my eating habits under control. I have relied too heavily on my workouts for weight lost and now is my opportunity to focus on eating how I know I should.

So I am reminding myself that weight loss is about 80% diet and 20% exercise. I will keep moving as much as I can with non weight bearing exercise but now is the time for me to get my diet the way I want it to be.

How is your diet? Do you workout? Which one do you rely on more to get in or stay in shape? Have you lost weight with a pain in the butt ankle or other injury???

Less fat = Better Health = Sexier Clothes =More Confidence = More Boys = More Joy

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