3 ideas to help you create a happier year
The New Year is something of a clean slate. We start a new calendar, make resolutions, pop champagne, and a few days later, jump into a January of slightly elongating days with a fresh hope that this year we can begin again, and do it all better.
But wherever you go, there you are. Flipping a page on the calendar isn't going to dramatically alter day-to-day habits. For the average person change happens incrementally, just a little at a time, with baby steps.
Here are some ideas, just a few little changes you can make to improve your health, life, and happiness over the next year.
1.) Use your tools
You probably have a computer and, perhaps, a smart phone. And I bet you spend plenty of time using them. But are you using them well?
A great grocery list app can reduce the number of trips you make to the store, and the amount of cash you spend on groceries. Mint is a fantastic money app to keep track of your cash, create (and stick to) a budget, and plan for the future. TripIt can keep your travel plans organized and make it easy to share that info with the people who need to know. And, if you are balancing a family with multiple schedules, use Cozi to get everyone to the right place at the right time.
Taking full advantage of the technology at hand can simplify your life without detracting from it.
2.) Say no
You've heard this before, no doubt. But this year actually do that. Your time and energy are valuable commodities, spend them carefully. If you have trouble saying no, practice it. Really. It helps to be prepared with a reply that is kind, but still conveys a firm, "No." You can find some ideas here. One of my personal favorites is, "Thank you so much for thinking of me, but this project sounds wonderful, and there is no way I could do it justice with my schedule right now."
3.) Schedule regular massage (you had to know that was coming)
Massage is known to reduce stress, alleviate pain, and enhance the quality of sleep. All good things. If you think you can't spare the time or funds for massage, consider this: what is it worth to give your family, friends, and coworkers a happier, more productive YOU? (A lot. It's worth a lot. You are worth it.) Regular can mean weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Whatever works for you is just fine, but stick to it. After you get a massage, I'll always ask if you want to schedule your next appointment. Do it! You can call me now at 513-703-3697 or schedule online at motionTMB.com to get started.
To a happier, healthier you in 2014. Be well!
The New Year is something of a clean slate. We start a new calendar, make resolutions, pop champagne, and a few days later, jump into a January of slightly elongating days with a fresh hope that this year we can begin again, and do it all better.
But wherever you go, there you are. Flipping a page on the calendar isn't going to dramatically alter day-to-day habits. For the average person change happens incrementally, just a little at a time, with baby steps.
Here are some ideas, just a few little changes you can make to improve your health, life, and happiness over the next year.
1.) Use your tools
You probably have a computer and, perhaps, a smart phone. And I bet you spend plenty of time using them. But are you using them well?
A great grocery list app can reduce the number of trips you make to the store, and the amount of cash you spend on groceries. Mint is a fantastic money app to keep track of your cash, create (and stick to) a budget, and plan for the future. TripIt can keep your travel plans organized and make it easy to share that info with the people who need to know. And, if you are balancing a family with multiple schedules, use Cozi to get everyone to the right place at the right time.
Taking full advantage of the technology at hand can simplify your life without detracting from it.
2.) Say no
You've heard this before, no doubt. But this year actually do that. Your time and energy are valuable commodities, spend them carefully. If you have trouble saying no, practice it. Really. It helps to be prepared with a reply that is kind, but still conveys a firm, "No." You can find some ideas here. One of my personal favorites is, "Thank you so much for thinking of me, but this project sounds wonderful, and there is no way I could do it justice with my schedule right now."
3.) Schedule regular massage (you had to know that was coming)
Massage is known to reduce stress, alleviate pain, and enhance the quality of sleep. All good things. If you think you can't spare the time or funds for massage, consider this: what is it worth to give your family, friends, and coworkers a happier, more productive YOU? (A lot. It's worth a lot. You are worth it.) Regular can mean weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Whatever works for you is just fine, but stick to it. After you get a massage, I'll always ask if you want to schedule your next appointment. Do it! You can call me now at 513-703-3697 or schedule online at motionTMB.com to get started.
To a happier, healthier you in 2014. Be well!