Ok well it's January! We all have spent time thinking about this New Year and what we want it to bring for each of us. Wouldn't it be nice if New Year resolutions were as easy as making a wish on your birthday and blowing out the candles? Done! Out of our control, hopefully it just happens...
There is work to do in order to be successful with resolutions but most of us forget about this part. Actually by February we tend to forget what our resolution even was! Many people try to have a healthier lifestyle whether it be to exercise more or to have a good diet. Gym memberships skyrocket in January and then by February you have no problem getting a treadmill when you want one. Don't give up. If you fall off track just get back on. Don't beat yourself up over it. Tomorrow is a new day to start again.
I'm gonna share a story with you. My resolution was to not eat any red meat this year. I feel that it is a healthy choice for me and I feel better without it in my diet. So that was it. And it's only January 10th....I have ordered a salad that had bacon in it. I told myself, "Well it's just little pieces of bacon mixed in." It's not like I was ordering bacon strips! So I let it slide. I made up excuses to make it seem okay.... Soooo not okay! That is the first step in the wrong direction. I really wanted to stick to this. I can do it and I will... No more excuses! Order a different salad Sherin!!
So I decided to let it go and start over again... No one is perfect. I allow myself to fall down but it's how many times I get back up again that counts. Life will throw many challenges my way... If I slip up then I start again the next time a menu is placed in front of me... Wish me luck!
Know you all are worth it this New Year and think about what you really want on all levels. Like the secret says "what you think about , you bring about" so spend some time thinking about what you want to attract this year ... You're well worth the time don't you think??? There are so many things that we can do without being so extreme. Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves?
Her are some ideas of little changes that can make a big difference in our lives:
1 Smile more often.. It instantly makes you happier and as my friend Dorothy says,”It burns more calories.”
2. Talk to strangers ... Say hi to people when you make eye contact with them. They may need a friendly gesture too it's not always just about you.
3. Chew your food slowly and sit down to enjoy your meals. You might enjoy it more when you actually think about what you're eating and take time to notice how the flavors complement each other. If it’s a healthy food maybe it will give you a new sense of satisfaction and therefore you will want to eat healthier rather than feel like you have to.
4. Put some music on!! Before you know it you might find that your mood changes automatically. It's difficult to be upset when you’re singing at the top of your lungs thinking you could possibly be the next American Idol.
5. Start thinking and knowing that you are worth it. Write down some positive affirmations daily.
The time is now...no more excuses...go after what you want...only YOU have the power to change things that aren't working for you...if you don't change the things you do, you will continue to get the same results... What do you want for yourself this year? Go get it!
There is work to do in order to be successful with resolutions but most of us forget about this part. Actually by February we tend to forget what our resolution even was! Many people try to have a healthier lifestyle whether it be to exercise more or to have a good diet. Gym memberships skyrocket in January and then by February you have no problem getting a treadmill when you want one. Don't give up. If you fall off track just get back on. Don't beat yourself up over it. Tomorrow is a new day to start again.
I'm gonna share a story with you. My resolution was to not eat any red meat this year. I feel that it is a healthy choice for me and I feel better without it in my diet. So that was it. And it's only January 10th....I have ordered a salad that had bacon in it. I told myself, "Well it's just little pieces of bacon mixed in." It's not like I was ordering bacon strips! So I let it slide. I made up excuses to make it seem okay.... Soooo not okay! That is the first step in the wrong direction. I really wanted to stick to this. I can do it and I will... No more excuses! Order a different salad Sherin!!
So I decided to let it go and start over again... No one is perfect. I allow myself to fall down but it's how many times I get back up again that counts. Life will throw many challenges my way... If I slip up then I start again the next time a menu is placed in front of me... Wish me luck!
Know you all are worth it this New Year and think about what you really want on all levels. Like the secret says "what you think about , you bring about" so spend some time thinking about what you want to attract this year ... You're well worth the time don't you think??? There are so many things that we can do without being so extreme. Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves?
Her are some ideas of little changes that can make a big difference in our lives:
1 Smile more often.. It instantly makes you happier and as my friend Dorothy says,”It burns more calories.”
2. Talk to strangers ... Say hi to people when you make eye contact with them. They may need a friendly gesture too it's not always just about you.
3. Chew your food slowly and sit down to enjoy your meals. You might enjoy it more when you actually think about what you're eating and take time to notice how the flavors complement each other. If it’s a healthy food maybe it will give you a new sense of satisfaction and therefore you will want to eat healthier rather than feel like you have to.
4. Put some music on!! Before you know it you might find that your mood changes automatically. It's difficult to be upset when you’re singing at the top of your lungs thinking you could possibly be the next American Idol.
5. Start thinking and knowing that you are worth it. Write down some positive affirmations daily.
The time is now...no more excuses...go after what you want...only YOU have the power to change things that aren't working for you...if you don't change the things you do, you will continue to get the same results... What do you want for yourself this year? Go get it!
