The third quarter of 2013 ends today.

That makes this week a particularly good time to take a look at those new year's resolutions you made nine months ago. (You did write them down, dodn't you?) Take a look and see what you've done well and where things haven't gone as planned.

I'm the first to admit that most of my resolutions have gone by the wayside this year. My dad's accident in early January became the moment that has dominated this year. For example, I haven't been to the farmers' market even once.

It's not productive to be down on yourself. It's far more practical to recognize that you still have an entire quarter of the year ahead of you! So pick one resolution and focus on it for the next three months. Success there will propel you into 2014 with a postive frame of mind.