Rife With Resolutions
As December rolls to a close, do you find that the idea of making New Year's resolutions seems to be looming large? Perhaps it's time to consider how to have 2008’s resolutions usher in the time for meaningful changes in your life:
· Not making a serious commitment-if you made a pact with a relative or friend, would you not honor it? Time to make a non-negotiable commitment to yourself!
· What is your plan of action? - it IS necessary to plan the specific steps you'll take in order to reach your goal.
· Fuzzy focus- concentrating on all that you have to get done as opposed to how much you've accomplished, then getting overwhelmed and not finishing the task, project, etc.
· Not being part of a formalized schedule- try making an actual appointment with yourself in order to get the job done.
· Procrastinating- need I say any more? We all know about this "time thief"!
· Take time to really think about the people and/or things in your life that are unsatisfactory - figure out why you are keeping them in your life.
· Flexibility-this can be a tricky one! Rather than having too much wiggle room to rationalize why this resolution isn’t working, try to earnestly “tweak” it to have it mesh with changes in circumstances.
And remember, taking action is the catalyst for change!
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Life Tip #13
It’s A Dog’s Life?
If "every dog has its day", perhaps it makes sense that Adam Katz, a Southern California dog trainer, decided to share what he thinks
humans could learn from dogs:
•Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
•Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be
pure ecstasy.
•When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
•When it's in your best interest, don't bark.
•Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
•Take naps and stretch before rising.
•Run, romp and play daily.
•Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
•If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
•When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by &
comfort them gently.
•Thrive on attention and let people have contact with you.
•Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
•On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
•When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
•Be loyal.
•No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing
& pout...run right out & make friends.
•Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
And remember, taking action is the catalyst for change!
If "every dog has its day", perhaps it makes sense that Adam Katz, a Southern California dog trainer, decided to share what he thinks
humans could learn from dogs:
•Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
•Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be
pure ecstasy.
•When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
•When it's in your best interest, don't bark.
•Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
•Take naps and stretch before rising.
•Run, romp and play daily.
•Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
•If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
•When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by &
comfort them gently.
•Thrive on attention and let people have contact with you.
•Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
•On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
•When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
•Be loyal.
•No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing
& pout...run right out & make friends.
•Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
And remember, taking action is the catalyst for change!
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