Happy New Year

Woo Hoo, it's another year sliding in.  Are you thinking... that was fast.  Did you make resolutions in 2010 that just didn't make it?  Here's my unsolicitated advice... Don't make snap resolutions without considering what you want to change and then looking at what has to be done to make that change.  When you consider all your options then decide how you want to proceed...Then you have a chance to be successful. 

Making a plan is very important... If you want to be healthier, want to drop 20 pounds or you wish your job/life/spouse was better/happier/fun... keep reading.  Whatever changes you crave you need to map out a plan to begin the walk to be able to stand in peace with your decision and your preparation for getting there....

Here's what I see over and over again... People (especially women) tend to put themselves at the end of the list of importance.  Here's what I tell everybody... God is first YOU are second and third place is a revolving door... and whoever needs it gets it.  People can be self-centered and selfish... and they do not always realize  that you might have needs or responsibilties or health issues ... because it's all about them... SOOOO if you want to win this battle of change... you need to (wait for it)... sharpen up your boundaries.  This means STOP commiting to everything.  STOP saying YES, sure I can help you/do that/drive there/pick that up/lead a group or whatever responsibility is someone else's and not yours... when you really want to say... Really... that would be NO...can't do it... sorry. 
What I see happening to people when their boundaries get sloppy or just evaporate into thin air is their path to take care of themselves slides down the tube.  They forget to take their supplements, drinking water is just too much work, and saying no is too uncomfortable.  When you put people, places and things ahead of you... you will eventually be adversely affected .  Giving when you really don't want to give or when your cup is not only empty but upside down will call in resentment and bitterness which in turn can call in disease.  So here is the saving grace advice for 2011...

THINK BEFORE YOU COMMIT!

This may not sound like a big deal but please believe me... it is!  I would say the reason that over half of my clients call me for an appointment is because they are worn out, beaten down and getting ill if not ill all ready from having no boundaries.  So it's my job to help you help yourself and stand in Strength not weakness.. Health not illness.. Joy not saddness... so:

 Be Blessed

Think BEFORE you Commit

Pray

Be mindful of what you put IN your Mouth

Be mindful of what comes OUT of your Mouth

Drink LOTS of pure water

Be Kind to Yourself and others

(saying NO is not unkind it's a healing tool for YOU)

Don't let people take advantage of you

(thinking before you commit will help)

Take time for yourself everyday. Here's some suggestions:

(Give yourself a manicure, pedicure or facial~Take an essential oil bath~read a good book~ take a walk~listen to music~work out~pray~talk to a friend) 

May God bless you and surround you with Peace, Joy, Wisdom and Abundance in 2011.