How Are You Doing on Your New Year's Resolution?

The Nuts and Bolts of New Year Resolutions

Clear Purpose-For a dream to become a goal, it must be specific. Being thin is an image, losing 10 pounds by March 1 is a true resolution. Be clear on what you want to achieve.

Be genuine-Make a New Year resolution that you have a real, serious, bona fide intention of keeping.

In writing-Describe precisely what you want, how you will earn it, when you will have it, and the benefits you’ll receive from achieving your resolution. Write the details, but don’t make it complex. When you put it in writing, you increase your chances of moving to the next step.

Keep it in mind-While we are blessed with a permanent memory, we are cursed with lousy recall. Writing your resolution goes a long way towards achieving it.

Stay committed-Without commitment, you can say, “Farewell dream and Hello Mediocrity!”

Stay committed-It moves you ever closer to your resolution and ultimate success. Commitment is the heartbeat of your goal.

Accept accountability-Commitment means you own it. You are responsible for taking the resolution that’s on paper and turning it into a desired outcome. Owning it means taking responsibility for changes, risks, failures and successes.

Pursue you resolutions with an open heart and believe deeply in your ability to enjoy the rewards of resolutions and dreams achieved.

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Dry Skin: Strategies When You Wash

• Skip long, hot showers. Hot water strips oils from the skin.
• Use a gentle cleanser or shower gel with moisturizer that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, lanolin, mineral oil and petroleum jelly.
• Exfoliate to rid of dead skin cells and apply moisturizers to re-hydrate.
• Go for unscented, soap-free or mild soap cleansers.
• Pat your skin with a towel after you shower or wash your face or hands, leaving them damp. Apply a moisturizer within three to five minutes of washing to lock moisture in your skin.
• Drink plenty of water and eat fresh fruits and vegetables.

Dealing With Shorter Days and Less Light

1.        Sit in front of a full-spectrum fluorescent light in the evening. The light with increase the serotonin levels in her brain which will give you a brighter out look. Full-spectrum lights are available at most discount retail stores.

2.        Develop a hobby that you can enjoy indoors. Maybe scrap booking, needle crafts, learn a music instrument. Try getting involved in activities away from your home. Church, community or support groups.

3.        Get exercise. Invest in a few exercise videos and some hand weights. Bundle up and go for a brisk walk. Consider taking a yoga or step class.

4.        Light candles. Seeing the flicker of fire and smelling a pleasant aroma also increases serotonin in the pleasure center of the brain.

5.        If you like to cook, try a eating more hardy one-pot meals with a lot of vegetables and protein.

6.        If you like to bake, winter is the perfect time to bake a batch of cookies. The extra heat from the oven is most appreciated.

7.        Read new books or surf the web. Winter is an excellent time to stay at home a quietly provide yourself with intellectual stimulation.

Acknowledge and maybe even embrace the seasonal changes. Winter is a time for me to slow down and quiet down. I tend to be more reflective about my life and relationships. It is my time to set goals and plans that can be carried out when the days are longer and the weather is warmer.