This is way to focus on a problem, make a resolution, and set a goal. This is what I have coined a “Goal – Resolve.

"Goal - Resolve! What is this woman talking about?"

Goal - Resolve: a statement that determines a problem, what action you need to take, and to what end you want to attain.

Since this is an article about organizing, let’s make a Goal – Resolve for organizing an area of your life that is driving you crazy (you fill in blanks):

I, _________________, have determined that I need to organize my _____________, and will sort through, toss, recycle, or donate anything that is no longer of use or of value to me. I will do this for _______ minutes or hours a day until area is organized and everything I keep has a “home” and can be easily located when needed."

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Avoid foods that are fried, even though fried foods are a tasty morsel. Choices of roast turkey, broiled chicken, lean ham, flank steak, broiled shrimp, broiled cod, steamed crab, spaghetti, are a few very smart choices from a restaurant menu. You can also sabotage your great decision with a lot of sauces, or gravies. So just use these as flavor enhancers and not flavor cover-ups.

Fresh fruit is a great choice for dessert. How about adding some angel food cake, sherbet, or jello. You can have your dessert and eat it too.

Eat modest portions and try to appreciate food’s flavor without a lot of additional items that take away from its natural goodness. Fruits and vegetables are taste sensations when eaten alone, but you can add a few touches to satisfy your sweet tooth. Also remember that an occasional splurge is nothing to feel guilty about. Your mind will never tell your stomach, so it will never know to add those calories to your weight scale.

Enjoy your meal out and have fun with family or friends. You deserve it! ©Arleen M.Kaptur