Happy New Year!

In keeping with my tradition of not making New Year’s Resolutions this blog will not post a Happy-New-Year-this-list-will-make-your-life-measurably-better entry.

Each New Year brings the chance to adopt a list or resolutions that will herald health, wealth and happiness within the next 12 months. It’s also a chance to dump the resolutions you never achieved.

Here’s the thing, I can understand wanting better health. If it’s within your control –fix it. Don’t like your weight? Watch your diet and exercise. Don’t want to start today? Make February 1^st your new fitness shoe day.

Money? It’s not always the answer. Material things do not define your well-being. Chances are when you look through a picture book of fond memories you are looking at experiences and adventures and not a Lexus or Rolex.

I suggest if you want to focus on improving one area of your life this next year that you shift your attention to improving your relationships (and as a result  your experiences.)

The Lexus may fancy up your garage and the Rolex might sparkle on your wrist but the hand that grasps yours is priceless.

Happy New Year & Happy New Beginnings,

Lesa

The Authentic Therapist

Every single minute of every single day is a new beginning. Every morning that you open your eyes is a fresh start. Every opportunity is a chance to make a change.

Happy New Year: Empty Promises & New Beginnings

Nope, I didn’t post a Happy-New-Year-this-short-list-of-promising-resolutions-will-change-your-life-for-the-better entry; Truth is – I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions! 

I also didn't see the point in providing you the opportunity to recap empty promises or unfulfilled vision boards by suggesting your dashed-hope/new-resolution ball drop accompany a Top 10 list of "Try This!"

And I don’t intend to sound like a New Year’s naysayer…the thing is…

Every single minute of every single day is a new beginning. Every morning that you open your eyes is a fresh start. Every opportunity is a chance to make a change.

You have the choice and the ability to be who you want to be any time you choose…

If you want a better diet – eat clean.

If you want to lose weight – lose it.

If you want to be a better parent – spend time with your kids.

If you want to spend less money – create a budget.

If you want to be a better partner – do it.

January 1^st may provide you with a start date…but February 1^st is just as good.

I'm not suggesting you abandon that Midnight-Resolution-Bandwagon…. just commit to your new choices, your new beginnings, and your fresh to-do lists. Take charge of your life February 1^st, or March 18^th, or…. whenever you are ready to embrace your life every moment and own your journey.

So…my friends...Happy New Year and Happy New Beginnings!

L