Forever Resolution

The new year tends to bring on resolutions.  I have learned from my past that if I try to set some big January 1st goal that it often fizzles out.  Not by a certain date, but because my brain is usually so full that it simply forgets the task at hand.

I have a more in depth blog post coming in the next few weeks but due to recent personal activities wanted to post something now to address some thoughts in my head.

Before you decide you want to lose weight, change your diet, quit smoking, etc... start by looking at your attitude towards yourself and life.  We set these goals and don't follow through.  We set dates and times and then beat ourselves up when we slip.  Are you really ready mentally to make that change? Did someone else tell you to make that change? What is the motivation?  Is it yours or someone elses?
Change is hard and scary which is why many of us avoid it at all costs.  We are told we are too fat, thin, drunk, but unless WE are ready for the change, the change won't be successful.  

Do what it is that is most comfortable to YOU and what will make YOU the most happy.  By saying that I am not condoning running out and getting high because it makes you feel good, I am talking about being happy, healthy, and feeling good NATURALLY.  We are not all blessed with good genes or good surroundings and sometimes a combination of both being bad makes us feel doomed. Remember that YOU are the only one fully in control of your own change.  Unless you have reached the extreme and need to seek out help professionally with anything, start by looking inward to own up to yourself and your feelings.  It is scary but once you get past it the sky is the limit. 

There seems to be an insurgence of groups, and people who realize that the world is in such a bad place that the focus needs to be on the positive.  As my last post states, release the past and live for the present moment as that is all that matters right here and now. Surround yourself with good, positive, like-minded people and things that will bring you joy, luck, and allow you to succeed.  

We made a vow on December 31st to release all of the negative drama, people, and situations that were holding us down and to move forward with all things positive as much as we possibly can. Life is short and can be very sweet if you allow it to.

Don't make a resolution for 2014, make a resolution for life.