New Year - A time for renewal

The New Year - A Time for Renewal and Commitment Traditionally, to most of us the New Year represents a fresh start. It is our opportunity to let the past mistakes fade away and to get back on track. The beginning of each New Year always highlights how many of us have difficulty in keeping commitments to ourselves - not just as the New Year but all year long. There are many distractions throughout the year however a simple plan will keep us on the road to accomplishment. A few steps will assist us to be more successful in keeping those promises and commitments we make to ourselves. Here are few to begin with and you can always add more of your own. 1. Try to be true to you! If you truly understand yourself you will be more successful in following through on the commitments. Only make promises that you know you are able to achieve. Be realistic! 2. If you believe in yourself your commitments will be consistent with your values and ideals not someone else's image of the way things should be. Be yourself! 3. Do not take on too much at once. The bigger the commitment the greater chance of failure. Smaller and fewer commitment will help you to achieve your goals. Be honest! 4. Be realistic with the time allotted to achieve the commitments. Set a timetable and allow yourself time to accomplish the smaller goals first. Be patient! 5. Last but most important of all is to keep your promise to yourself and fulfill your own passions and goals. Trust in yourself! As the sun rises on this New Year, plan carefully for the months ahead and stay focused on the commitments you make to yourself. You will begin to see a stronger and more capable person. Be kind to yourself and live each day with passion and compassion. Copyrighted 2006 http://www.spasincanada.ca email: spas@spasincanada.ca