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“ My resolution for the New Year is to be more in the moment , enjoy the beauty each day offers , and embrace challenges as opportunities to become better ,” said John-Mark Cain , Superintendent of Lauderdale County Schools .
“ In 2023 , my first resolution will be to finish my goals for the previous year ,” said Candace Morris , a human resources specialist with the Meridian Public School District . “ They may have been delayed , but not denied . What does it mean to finish what we start ? We are to tie up loose ends , reach the finish line , or perhaps even finish by a ceremony . All of 2023 I am taking time out for myself . I am learning to say no to things that do not bring me peace and focus on all the good things that are yet to come . In life , we always put ourselves on the back burner . Whether it be because of the kids , work , family life , etc . I want to invest more in myself . I plan to learn a new trade , put it to use , venture out into the community more , and possibly start my first book . I want to travel more with my kids in 2023 , showing them new things and learning new things with them as well . Knowledge is the key for them to succeed in this world and I want to make sure they have all the tools they need to excel . My New Years ’ resolutions are not complicated . As an individual , I must put forth my best foot and thrive in this thing called life .”
“ Just like most Americans , my New Year ’ s resolution for 2023 is to live healthier ,” said Leia Hill , Vice MCC President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the MCC Foundation . “ What that means for me includes many areas of my life , I would like to focus on mindfulness to reduce stress and anxiety in the busyness of our work and home life , make nutrition , sleep , and health a priority to help fuel what energy is needed for the day , practice patience in all aspects - remembering good things come in time with hard work and persistence , and probably most importantly center my life around the relationships that mean the very most to me .”
“ My New Year ’ s Resolution is to spend more quality time with my children , especially now that they are teenage girls and they think they don ’ t have time for dad anymore ,” said Chief Joe Falcone , Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit at NAS Meridian .
“ My New Year ’ s resolution is to do more random acts of kindness for people and volunteer more ,” said Sgt . Hannah McLean , Marine Instructor , NAS Meridian . “ I believe the world could be a much better place if everyone was more kind and willing to help each other out .
“ My New Year ’ s Resolution is to try to be a better Christian , and to do more to help people ,” said Joan Robinson , Communications Center Manager , Lauderdale County E-911 .
“ With the new year in sight , Ward 2 Councilman Dwayne Davis said he is setting a goal to bring the community together to solve some of the bigger issues in the Meridian , Lauderdale County area . Davis said he would like to see residents , stakeholders and elected officials from Meridian and Lauderdale County come together and work together for the betterment of everyone in the local area . While identifying problems can be done individually , finding lasting solutions has to be done as a community . “ That ’ s what I want ,” he said . “ There ’ s a whole lot of things we can accomplish if we work together .”
“ My work New Year ’ s resolution is to continue growing in my new position as bank manager of Citizens National Bank ’ s Bonita Lakes location ,” said Ellen Countiss . “ My personal New Year ’ s resolution is to continue preparing for my third child on the way .”
“ My New Year ’ s Resolution is to stop talking to myself so much ,” said Crystal Andrews , Hair Designer / Stylist with K Salon and Spa . “ Learn to balance a checkbook . Build my skills in the art of self preservation . At the top of my list is to master the newest color and hair cutting techniques , so I can be the best I can be for all of my clients . They truly are the light in each of my days .”
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