SLIP OUT THE BACK, JACK...MAKE A NEW PLAN, STAN...*

I can totally tell it's the new year because I see lists of helpful hints for being a better ME everywhere.  Here are few that have shown up in my inbox, newspaper, magazines, etc.:

10 Things You Should Do Every Day
5 Ways to Get What You Really Want
3 Books You Must Read NOW
20 Things I Learned Last Year -- and Still Ring True for 2013
12 Tips for Self Care
6 Steps to Realizing Your Deepest Desire
6 Steps to Staying Happy
5 Keys to Working Effectively with People
5 Things You Should Eat to Lower Your Cholesterol
10 Superfoods to Eat Every Day
9 Nutrients You Can't Live Without
12 Places You Should See This Year
5 Road Trips Within 100 Miles of Home

And on and on....

I know each of these is supposed to entice me into thinking how absolutely effortless it is to be happy, healthy, well-informed, and stimulated.  But the constant barrage of "you can do it...feel good now...do this...do that" just makes me want to give up already and watch more TV.  I'm even losing my enthusiasm for the personal lists I referred to in my previous post.  Because all these "easy" ways to be better are collectively a bit overwhelming.  Screw it.

At least, that's the (grumpy) view from here....©

I also hear there are 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover*, but I just don't have the energy.  Hub's safe for another 40 years.

*Paul Simon - 1975

1/14/13 ADDENDUM:
Just today...the tips just keep coming:
1.  11 Tips for Restorative Rest
2.  How to Overcome an Eating Disorder in 6 Steps
3.  3 Paths to Happy Healthy Peaceful Real Authentic
4.  10 Simple Rules for Ladies and Gentlemen
STOP STOP STOP!!!!©