Happy 2012!
Every holiday season seems to fly by in an instant. We focus on decorating, buying presents and enjoying the sweet treats that the season brings. Christmas cards are delivered and we are reminded that we are thought of by friends and family both near and far.
What happens as the New Year arrives?
We put away all of our decorations, presents and start to work off those pounds gained by all the sweet treats we indulged in over the holiday season. Cards are pushed to the side and we mentally pack away memories of the holidays for another year.
As we start the New Year, we may have a moment or two where we reflect on the gains and losses of the previous year and make resolutions accordingly. Most resolutions are based on the needs of our health or finances.
What if our focus of 2012 was to be happy?
Bonnie Ware, author of The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, reported that one of the top regrets is that “Many patients didn’t realize that happiness is a choice, and said, ‘I wish that I had let myself be happier.’” (Inspiration and Chai, www.inspirationandchai.com/Regrets-of-the-Dying.html)
Many of us take for granted that our lives are full of choices and indeed happiness is a CHOICE.
When our lives seem mired by same stuff different day mentality, we need to take the preverbal bull-by-the-horns and make the changes we need to, to find what makes us the happiest.
Take this challenge with me. This month make a step towards taking control of your happiness and let yourself be happy this day and every day.
You have the CHOICE to make 2012 your best year yet!
