Don't Tell Me Happy New Year If...

Can we all agree that the phrase, "Happy New Year" doesn't mean a thing if we drag the same sad old you into the new year?  One can't bring the same old toxic relationships, behaviors, detrimental habits and habitual hangers on into the New Year and expect to experience a NEW YOU!

Let's think about the things those things that cause us stress, contribute to unhealthy habits and just plain sap our joy and resolve to flip the script in 2013! 

ENVISIONING THE NEW YOU!
Take a few minutes to envision the life you want for yourself.  Answering these questions may help to get you started:

1.  How does your future self look physically? 
2.  How does your future self feel about her body?
3.  What do her ideal friendship and romantic relationships look?  Describe them.
4.  How does your future self contribute to the world around her?  Church, volunteerism, mentoring, philanthropy, etc.

5.  How does she treat her body?
6.  What's her personal style? (beauty, style, spirit)
7.  How satisfied is your future self with her career?  Why?
8.  How do others view your future self?  What level of respect does she garner?  What do people say about her when she isn't around?
9.  How does your future self treat others?
10.  How does  your future self demonstrate self respect when it comes to relationships, honoring her body, honoring her time and her finances?

Jot down answers to these questions on a sheet of paper.  Take it a step further and create a visual representation too!  Be sure to take time to think through your answers, meditate and pray about these areas as well and the answers - real, true answers will reveal themselves.  Be sure to incorporate the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of your being. 

Be authentic!  No Lye!  :)