Good advice worth sharing...

A Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2009 to all!

It is unbelievable to think that 2009 has reached it's 19th day...it seems like yesterday that Bruce and I were running around trying to set up our Christmas tree with the help of my sister, my two handsome nephews and my brother in law, just to make sure we had it up right before Christmas eve!---2008 was a blurr , and as much as we enjoy what we do sometime life just takes over ...

Today while going through my routine of checking e-mails and seeing what's out there, I ran into this wonderful blog live passionately (from a life coach) it is filled with great advice well worth checking out. The author recently posted "Self-Coaching Tips", and lists 10 that are just phenomenal!

1.Find some 'you' time. Everyone needs time alone to meditate and recharge. You may think you don't have extra time in your day. Start with 10-20 minutes to use for meditation or silent reflection. I have been doing this on and off from the beginning of the year, and it feels wonderful after! A clear mind.

2. Ask yourself what you truly want in life. Are you living your life according to your true dreams and desires? You may be unaware of your desires that lie hidden beneath your surface needs and wants, so take the time to find out.

3. Write everything down. Even if your thought seems silly, write it down! You may be surprised by the inspiration and ideas you can come up with.

4. Journal daily, but with a twist. Instead of just writing about today, try writing about yesterday.

5. Keep track of the "happy moments." Each day has potential for many small moments that bring joy and happiness. If you don't make a special note of them, you may not even recognize the small joys in your day.

6. Choose one task each night to complete the next day. This way, you have focus, and you accomplish at least one task. Tasking and taxing yourself with effort is important in reaching goals.

7. Smile when you wake up. Smiling is contagious. By smiling you improve your mood and can potentially improve someone else's day as well.

8. Give thanks each night. Gratitude will improve your outlook on life and help you see all the good and wonderful moments of your day.

9. Try something new. A new experience fuels creativity and your enjoyment of the day.

10. Create at least one memorable moment each day. Make each day unforgettable, even if in a small way!