“…...Just for today, I will live through this day, and not set far-reaching goals to try to overcome all my problems at once. Just for today, I will be happy,. Abraham Lincoln said. “Most folks are happy as they make up their mind s to be.” I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me.. I will chase them out of mind and replace them with happy thoughts.

Just for today, I will accept reality. I will correct those things that I can correct and accept those things that I can not.

Just for today, I will improve my mind. I will not be a mental loafer. I will force myself to read something that requires effort and concentration.

Just for today, I will do something positive to improve my health. If I am overweight , I will eat nothing I know will be fattening. And, I will force myself to exercise even if it’s only walking around the block.

Just for today, before I speak I will ask myself, “Is it true?, Is it kind?” and if the answer to either of those questions is negative, I won’t say it.

Just for today, I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will look as good as I can, talk softly, act courteously, and not interrupt when someone else is talking. Just for today, I will try not to improve anybody except myself.

Just for today, I will have a program. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it, thereby saving myself from two pests: hurry and indecision.

Just for today, I will gather the courage to do what is right and take the responsibility for my own actions.

To one and all, Happy New Year!”...