The "F's" Have It

As we start 2016, many feel pressured to make resolutions.  Despite our good intentions, only 77% stick to their resolutions after one week and 60% have given up before the end of January.  That is not a very inspiring way to begin a new year! So, this year maybe try to incorporate some positive approaches to living the lifestyle you want, need and deserve.  Consider any or all of the following:

Food:

When eating or drinking anything, ask yourself is this adding to my well-being or taking away from it?  It’s a simple way to begin to fuel your body with healthy, nutritious, delicious and satisfying food.

Instead of thinking about restricting certain foods, reframe it and consider all the healthy, seasonal things you can add to your meals and snacks. 

Fitness:

Find activities that you enjoy.  If you don’t like to run, don’t force yourself to run….instead dance, kick-box, ride a bike, walk or simply play like a kid.

Find opportunities to move.  Sitting is the new smoking, so get up every 20 minutes and take a lap around the room you are in.  Enjoy your favorite TV shows, but get up and move for every commercial (and if you are binge watching, take a 5 minute movement break between episodes).

Fun:

Make your own fun.  Don’t wait for it to come to you.  For each of us, “fun” means something different.  But whatever fun is to you, make time to incorporate more of it into every day.

Try something new and it might just surprise you.  No limits here, be curious, bold, adventurous, brave and give ”it” a try.

Family:

Keep connected.  Go beyond e-mail or texting and call or send a card to a family member that you haven’t reached out to in awhile. 

Create new traditions. Keep it simple and see the joy spread.

Friends:

Say yes, only when you mean it.  Spend time together, because you want to, not because you feel you should.

Be inclusive.  Stretch your circle just a little bit and experience the energy of someone different.



In reality, we don’t need a new year to think about our lives and how we want to live or change them.  Every day, every meal, every interaction is your opportunity to make a positive impact on your life.  SO, go ahead and be fabulous, fit, funny, fearless, friendly, fulfilled so that you can live your life to the fullest.