New Year...New Attitude

Happy New Year everyone!!!

What does the new year mean to you?

For many individuals a new year means new year resolutions, new loves, new friends and new adventures. 45% of Americans make at least one resolution for the New Year. And almost 46% people don't keep their resolutions longer than 6 months. We are almost a week into 2014 and have you set your new year resolutions? If so, have you already gone against them or are you keeping them up? Hopefully you are working towards your goals for the new year. Some people dismiss the idea of celebrating a new year and making goals, but I say it is important to reflect on the past, prepare for the future, and enjoy the present. 

I really want to work on reading more books and writing more posts for this blog throughout 2014. Here are some statistics for you.

The Top 10 New Years resolutions for 2014 according to Statistic Brain.

Rank	Top 10 New Years resolutions for 2014
1	Lose Weight
2	Getting Organized
3	Spend Less, Save More
4	Enjoy Life to the Fullest
5	Staying Fit and Healthy
6	Learn Something Exciting
7	Quit Smoking
8	Help Others in Their Dreams
9	Fall in Love
10	Spend More Time with Family

So if you haven't made any resolutions for the new year take some time and think about what from 2013 you would like to improve in 2014.

--Krystal

New Year's Resolutions

Tomorrow is New Year's Eve! There are tons of things happening in the District--parties and events and open bars and concerts.
I always find New Year's traditions a bit over-priced, crowded, and over-hyped; however, I do appreciate the opportunity to reflect on the past year and to look forward into the new.
A new year and a new calendar aren't automatic restarts, of course. There is really no break--it is simply the way we as humans have devised to count time--the marking of four distinct seasons passing.
No matter how arbitrary January 1 might be, it's still an opportunity to evaluate your life and see what's working and what's not.
what made you happy in 2011? Aim to do more of that in 2012. What gave you satisfaction? keep that up for the New Year.
What are things you want to try but never get around to? Put those on the list for the New Year.
Are you living the life you imagined for youself? If not, where did you get off track? Is the way you live in line with your values and belief system? Again, if not, make changes to put yourself where you want to be.
Aside from all the partying and the glamour, New year's is about reflection, introspection, and starting fresh.
Set the tone for a great 2012 by doing things that matter to you. Tell someone your resolutions so that you will be held accountable. Make them achievable so that you can find success.
All of us are good, all humanity has what it takes to make a difference and live with joy. Find it.
I read something recently that has stuck with me and has become a sort of mantra for me: "You will find freedom by accepting your limits and living within your means." It's not about being extravagant, it's about understanding the limits in life and being ok with them. You can truly and fully live with satisfaction when you are comfortable and fully extended within the realm of possibility. 


Wishing you all freedom and joy in 2012,

Megan