Now that the holidays have passed and you have some breathing space, it may be time to consider how you can turn those Happy New Years wishes into reality. 2012 is a brand new chapter in your book of life and you are the one holding the pen. I like to start my new year off with a little soul searching about my desires and intentions for year. I’m not talking about resolutions here. Covered that in my previous post. Instead, I like to take a broad brush approach to what I visualize for my life in the coming year. (read full article…)
How did the custom of setting New Year’s resolutions begin and why do they end up causing more stress than good results? As early as the 17th century “the Puritans urged their children to skip the (New Year’s) revelry and instead spend their time reflecting on the year past and contemplating the year to come. In this way they adopted again the old custom of making resolutions. These were enumerated as commitments to better employ their talents, treat their neighbors with charity, and avoid their habitual sins,” writes Bill Petro in his post of January 3rd – History of New (read full article…)
