Katherine Smith

I decided that instead of the usual resolution of losing 10-15 pounds, that I would take a different approach in making my New Year’s resolutions.  I thought about making some internal changes within myself as oppose to always focusing on the outward, material changes.  Maybe this way, the inner changes will ultimately bring about the outer changes.  So, I will strive to possess a positive perspective on life  and keep the following tips and statements in mind as I go through this year:

* Don’t be afraid to put yourself first. You have needs, too. Take care of yourself. If you have a tendency to bend over backwards for others, read How to Stop Being a People Pleaser and How to Overcome Martyr Syndrome.
* Make some mutual friends.
* It’s better to be the original you than to be a copy of somebody else.
* Learn to be patient and accepting with others. This can take a lot of training to do, but in the long run it will be beneficial for everyone.
* Realize that some methods can work for many others but not for you. When this happens, don’t quit. Keep searching.
* Learn from your experience.
* If you don’t have a solid way yet, find a way to let out your anger, frustrations, disappointments and concerns, a way that you can depend on – such as keeping a journal, making a blog, making music, talking or writing about it with someone you trust.
* It’s better to do it now than think back sometime in the future and ask yourself, “what if?”. It’s better to get hurt then recover from it than having to accept that you lived a very dull life, realizing that you were the one who held you back.
* You can never be too old to dream, and it’s never too late to achieve your dream, one way or another.
* Some things can be done and changed overnight; other things cannot be. Habits for example, can be extremely difficult to drop. Don’t be discouraged. Comparing yourself to others is a bad habit a lot of people have. It can take some time to change. Don’t give up. Think about it this way; if you don’t ever give up, you can’t ever fail.
* If you’ve ever felt like giving up on life but came back from the thought, it’s because you have hope in you. Hold onto that hope. Always have hope in whatever you do, wherever you are.

I plan to revisit these statements all throughout the year and see how close I am to following adhering to these positive affirmations.  I may add to them or modify them as the need arises.  I’ll also reflect on what works or does not work for me.  It’s all about change, I guess – good or bad

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