Resolutions

It is a new year - happy New Year! And with that, a lot of people make "new year resolutions".  We wake us with a resolve to do things differently than we have done previously. For the most part, it may last for a few days and then we tend to fall back to that which feels comfortable which is  probably not in our best interest in the long run. Much of what we need to resolve is basically a change in habit. We all have them, some good, some bad.  If  we are serious, we need to do a full self-assessment and then make a "business plan" within ourselves to make a change (and we should not make a laundry list for change - it will not work).  If you are a believer in our Heavenly Father, acknowledge that as an individual, nothing can be done alone within yourself. It is not just a matter of your own self-control to change when there is guidance available out there. Secondly, learn "some things" to be in the know - there may be a vast amount of information out there to help you with answers or solutions. Do research - talk to someone - get fresh perspectives - be teachable - be patient. DON'T GIVE UP! AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, GIVE YOURSELF GRACE!!! The expression  "Rome was not built in a day" means it all takes time....and mistakes can be made, reassessments will possibly be made and where habits are involved, it may take up to seventeen to twenty-one days of consistent different behavior to create a new habit. When it comes to change for the positive, it is always worth it- which is why it might take so long to actually gauge our purpose and seriousness in that particular resolution and to reach it. Don't give up or give in and be strong in any resolve to change a detrimental aspect of your life. Never surrender to the negative. Push restart each time - each moment is a new moment and offers a new opportunity. Start taking a lot of Vitamin "P" (patience) - as one of my mentors is prone to advise. You can do this....