Often, coping with stress is about not setting yourself up for failure. For example, setting goals for yourself that you know you’re unlikely to reach can make every day more stressful. As we head into a New Year, this becomes more problematic, especially if your New Year’s Resolution centers on something you’re fairly certain you […]
New Year, New Life – Following Through On Your Resolutions
January 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year again, when many of us consider making major changes to our lives, with resolutions to “Be happier,” “Make a difference in the world,” “Earn more money,” Be a better parent/life partner,” “Get more exercise,” “Lose weight,” and many more. Unfortunately, while many of us resolve to “do something” to improve […]
Resolve To Be Resolute With Your New Year’s Resolutions
January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Deciding to make a change in your life is not the end of the change process, it is merely the beginning. Committing to make a change, and following through on that commitment, is the next step you must take to be successful. If your resolution for the New Year happens to be to reduce stress […]
3 Ways To Make Or Break A Habit
January 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It is well known that it usually takes about 21-30 days to create a new habit. That’s why if you are one of the many people who created a resolution this year and already broke it or is struggling to hold on, you’re not alone. This is the perfect time to get back on track or […]
Ring In The New Year By Letting Go
December 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
One alternative to creating traditional New Years resolutions is to create a list of “Things I’m letting go of in my life.” This can include negative thoughts and feelings, regrets, past hurts, animosity toward people, or whatever resonates with you. It could even be a major life event from your past, such as pain from […]
A New Years Resolution Is Like Car Maintenance – Well, Kind Of!
January 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
New years resolutions have been all the buzz, but as you probably know, in a few short weeks everyone will be moving on new things—unless they have a plan for maintaining their resolutions. When you’re caught up in the hope and anticipation of the new year it’s easy to get caught up in keeping resolutions […]
The One Resolution You Must Make This Year
January 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I know, I know, one resolution… You’re probably wondering, “What is she thinking?” But the truth is do you remember your resolutions from last year? Or better yet, did you keep just one of them? Setting a realistic new years resolution is a big deal because if you’re really serious, you’ll be keeping it up […]
