It's a New Year...

I don't believe in New Year's resolutions. Only because 63% of them fail, and why set myself up for failure when a resolution is supposed to lead to success? However, there are things I want to do to overall better myself, but if I miss one or two, or five, it'll be ok and I won't be lumped into that percentage that is WAY higher than it should be..it's sad actually. So on that note...


- When you wake up in the morning, complete the following statement: "My purpose is to _____ today."

- Take a 10-30 minute walk everyday..and when you walk, smile, it's the ultimate anti-depressant

- Live with the 3 E's: Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy

- Read more books than you did in 2008

- Make time to practice meditation and prayer..they provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives

- Spend more time with people over 70 and under the age of 6

- Dream more while you are awake

- Try to make at least 3 people smile each day

- Clear the clutter from your house, your car, etc. and let new flowing energy into your life

- Don't waste precious time/energy on gossip OR issues of the past, negative thoughts, or things you can't control. Instead invest that time/energy in the positive present moment.

- Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class, but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

- Smile and laugh more, it will keep the negative blues away.

- Don't take yourself too seriously..no one else does.

- Don't compare your life to others, you have no idea what their journey is about.

- Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful, or joyful.

- No matter what..get up, dress up, and show up

- Enjoy the ride: Remember that this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life, so make the most of it and enjoy the ride. And if it's making you sick, it's your roller coaster, get off at any time, and get on a new one.

- Every night before bed, complete the following statement: "I am thankful for____. Today I accomplished____."


AND keep in mind:

- Life isn't fair, but it's still good

-Envy is a waste of time, you already have all you need

- Life is too short to waste time hating anyone

- What other people think of you is none of your business

- However good or bad a situation is, it will change

- The best is yet to come!