New Year’s Resolutions

I love the New Year. It feels like a clean start. It’s like it just rained and you woke up to a scrubbed brand new day. But change requires introspection and analysis about what is and isn’t working. This past year brought me the blessing of my baby boy but now with three children my life has been more stressful and chaotic. So along with eating healthy and exercising, this year I will try to create calm in my life despite the pandemonium.

So if you are up to the challenge try something new this year. Try a resolution that will bring another kind of transformation for you and your family. Talk with your children. No doubt they have things they want to work on as well. Creating goals together increases accountability for both parties. You can encourage everyone by setting small rewards for the incremental changes you accomplish!

Three steps to help you succeed are:

1. Plan your work and then work your plan. This includes writing a timeline for what you want to accomplish.
2. Set realistic goals and baby step your way to success.
3. Be flexible. You don’t have to be perfect; just set a goal and keep your mind open to the possibilities that follow.
   

Good Luck and Happy New Year!

Dr. Sheila Cason