While every day presents an opportunity to begin anew, there is something about a new decade that truly inspires a carte blanche. After a weekend of reflection, I have decided there are certainly many lessons and experiences (some good and some bad) as well as accomplishments that I will gladly store in my back pocket and carry with me into the new decade. At the same time, I realized what an excellent opportunity this is to leave behind any negative thoughts that get in my way, draining relationships that weigh me down, or fears that may be holding me back.
Take a few minutes today to reflect, who or what are the people/thoughts/habits that you are going to leave in 2009? Are you harboring resentment towards anyone? Take this moment to forgive them and then release them. You will be the beneficiary. Hold yourself to it. It will bring a smile to your face and a bounce to your step. I know it has for me.
Sometimes the only person getting in your way is you!
Speaking of your step, if you are feeling more and more aches and pains in your day-to-day life, take a look at your waistline. Every pound or two of weight you add to your frame is not only a strain on your heart and lungs, but on your joints and ligaments. Don’t think it really makes a difference? Try walking around with a 5 or 10lb dumbbell all day. Feels pretty miserable, doesn’t it? Even if you haven’t added a few pounds in the last year or so, my guess is you or someone you know with joint pain could probably stand to loose a few. Your joint problems probably won’t disappear, but they will be alleviated. So get out there and move your body. Clean up your eating. Lighten your load!