And it has begun...

New Year, New you.. NOT so fast!  With every new year there are always those pesky, hard to attain resolutions a lot of people try to adhere to. Not to be a Debbie downer, but I have refrained from making resolutions. I saw a post the other day that said, " one day does not make That much of a difference. If you weren't doing it yesterday, why do you think now will be the magic answer?" Valid point I think. Anyway, new year, new resolutions. As I said, I don't make resolutions, I make plans, plans that involve action. Those are ones that have the better chance of being successful.

So, what kind of plans have I made? Glad you asked, or didn't ask.  This post will be short as my plans are relatively simple.

1. I really need a new best guy buddy. The ones I have had in past years have basically all moved on with new families, careers and have even left the area. GUYS need guys in their life. Playing sports with, watching ball games, working on cars, camping, those types of things are integral to a man's healthy mindset.  So I am already working on locating and fostering some new guy friendships this year.

2. For too long there are a couple of things that I have put off. Whether it is fear of failure or just plain lack of motivation, I need to this year take a few more risks that could benefit my future.

3. I have always been a people pleaser. I've done so to a fault, sacrificing large parts of myself, stifling my own wants and needs and choices. This year that is changing. I still love people and will do my best to help those needing it, lend a listening ear, and will still bend over backwards when push comes to shove. However, I must take more time for Me, my needs and must stop the worrying over how anything I choose to do, endorse or partake in makes others feel.

4. Last on my list, and I know this is going to sound really ridiculous, but, I want to make a point to slow down each day more and enjoy things like reading the paper or having naked coffee. There is something wonderful about being good with your own self, feeding your soul, which also means feeding your naked self. It has been proven that being naked has health benefits and there are quite a few of them. So, coffee in my natural self reading the paper or a good book? You betcha!.

If you haven't experienced loving your body yet, I highly encourage you to take the plunge. It may start with not dressing right out of the shower, laying on your bed surfing your twitter and facebook feeds. Give it a try at least once. You might surprise yourself with how amazing and natural the feeling really is.

As January is marching on with the fury of a thousand wild horses, make some plans. Get them started. Change is a good thing and especially so when they involve you becoming a better you!

Peace for 2019 and encouragement for making changes for the best you possible!