A Defrazzled New Year!

"We are at our very best, and we are happiest, when we are fully engaged in work we enjoy on the journey toward the goal we've established for ourselves. It gives meaning to our time off and comfort to our sleep. It makes everything else in life so wonderful, so worthwhile." Earl Nightingale Well, here we are in the middle of December chaos, and already the New Year looms with its imposing lists of all the things you're going to get right that you've failed at so far. Personally, I'm convinced that lists of resolutions do more to demoralize us than encourage us. Somehow, though, we really want to look towards a new, fresh start but without the guilt. Here is a list of 10 ways to make that happen for you. 1. Begin with gratitude. On January 1 write a list of all the things you love about yourself and your situation. Work towards a list of 10 things, and then keep it handy so you can add to it daily throughout the year. 2. Discover your deepest desires. Make sure you really know what you want and why. (Check out the "Passion Test" at www.stayinginlove.com if you need help) 3. Create a dream board. On a sheet of red bristol board put up pictures of what you want your life to look like, and hang this in your bathroom, kitchen or office where you will see it often. 4. Choose carefully. Don't attack all your goals all at once. Ask yourself what is the most important thing to work on right now? What will bring the greatest benefit? Where are you most likely to succeed? 5. Make a plan. Space your goals throughout the year. You can work on a new goal each month, while maintaining the goals you've already begun. Check out Jim Rohn's one year success plan at: www.jimrohn.com for some good ideas. 6. Take baby steps. Don't start with huge goals to begin with. Break your goals into tiny steps so that you see success quickly. For example - you want to exercise in the morning. On January 2, set your alarm for