Tuesday, December 28, 2010

It's a New Year

I have made a lot of resolutions over the years. Most of the time they stick. But when I speak to people about their own resolutions the responses are varied but similar in that they expect not to follow them. I always make every effort, and even if I slip up, I keep trying. It seems like the new year is a fresh start, a time to reflect on how we can improve ourselves and set personal goals. Am I in the minority? Because I will choose to work on myself?

This year I am making three.

*Spend time with myself. I will take the time to nurture the things that make me feel good, whole. I will invest in my relationship with myself as I would a relationship with a dear friend. I will take myself out for coffee, and treat myself to a girls day at the spa. I will build in time to exercise because it makes me feel strong. I will spend quiet time with a book because it brings me peace. I will be more sensitive to my needs. I will support my passions as important.

*Eat my fruits, veggies and protein. I love this one. I started this last year, focusing on fruits and veggies, and it changed my view on food as well as the kinds of food that make me energized. I am adding protein to the list this year hoping to work on balanced plates.

*I will define and maintain personal boundaries. We all have people in our lives who don't bring positive energy. And if it's someone you love not providing a supportive space, emotionally separating yourself can be especially difficult. After years of not being fulfilled by someone claiming to be a loving member of my life I will no longer allow my own sadness and fear of loss to dictate the course the relationship takes. And I will be better for it. I feel lighter just saying it!

I guess there is a theme.... taking care of myself. And I deserve to be taken care of. So this is MY year.