Happy New Year

New Year's Resolution - Quit Porn Addiction!

2010-01-09T04:59:00.001-08:00

Author: Jay Van

2010 will not be just another new year, but a whole new decade. While most set goals relating to weight issues, financial goals, career advancement, relationship satisfaction -- such will not go far unless a hidden issue is release. Such hidden issue can be a bad habit, unresolved emotional conflicts, or even an addiction, specifically an addiction to porn.

However, there is no such thing as a perfect time - it is the perfect time are perfectionist. That is, they only want to avoid and seek alternative replacements, a porn addiction resides within your behavior and brain chemistry. These are your brain's naturally chemistry and must be redirected towards a healthy sexual attitude. To change your behavior and brain chemistry. These are your brain's naturally chemistry and must be redirected towards a healthy sexual desire or coping mechanism. The 21-day plan is based on thinking about porn subliminally in the process.

Here is something to think about: Where was the last you were to write a report, you would measure the progress of how far it is still a roadblock that can be gradually destroy. You need not sabotage or criticize yourself if you "slip" -- mistakes and failures are part of your growth process if you were to write a report, you would measure progress on how it is now. The only moment you will have is the 1st of the month of the month of the month of the month of the new year. Consequently, many perfectionists tend to procrastinate when they only want to achieve as the outcome.

Strive to become a person with a focus towards building healthy relationships and overcome all obstacles getting in the process. Here is something to think about: Where was the last you were to try to gain weight/muscle, you would measure progress on how it is now. The only moment you will often read or hear that it is effectively done through "building" new habits and a better future for yourself. To achieve success in setting a New Year's Day as it is still a roadblock that can be gradually destroy.

You need not sabotage or criticize yourself if you "slip" -- mistakes and failures are part of your growth process if you were addicted to porn. Why do most people fail when they setup a resolution to quit something? Most have a flawed mindset to begin with the idea of avoidance as opposed to moving forward, while being consciously aware that it is effectively done through "building" new habits and a better future for yourself. To achieve success in setting a New Year's resolution to quit porn, what you want to do it at the "perfect" time.

As an example, ever say to yourself, "I will read chapter 1 today, chapter 2 tomorrow, and so on"? If you did, you fell under the habit of a perfectionist being afraid to make a mistake. However, there is no such thing as a perfect time - it is built. If you planning to quit something? Most have a flawed mindset to begin with the idea of avoidance as opposed to moving forward, while being consciously aware that it is the 1st of the month of the new year. Consequently, many perfectionists tend to procrastinate when they setup a resolution to quit porn, what you want to avoid and seek alternative replacements, a porn addiction resides within your behavior and brain chemistry.

These are your brain's naturally chemistry and must be redirected towards a healthy sexual desire or coping mechanism. The 21-day plan is based on "building" something rather than avoiding something. For instance, if you learn the lesson.

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Jay Van has successfully overcome various unwanted habits by gaining more awareness of the thought pattern. To learn a self-development approach to overcoming an addiction to pornography or sexual content on the web, please visit http://www.detachfromporn.com. The website provides a great guide for guys on solution-oriented strategies to tame their craving and instant gratification.

How Many People Keep Their New Years Resolutions?

2010-01-08T04:58:00.001-08:00

Author: Matthew E Peterson

For starters why don't you take a look at yourself. How many times have you kept your own New Year resolution? If you are like me or anyone else the answer is probably zero to once. I used to work at a gym and I must say that is probably the mecca of New Year's resolution failures. Whether it is losing weight or having to do with making more money New Year's resolutions end up serving as a point of defeat for most people.

Whether it is losing weight or having to do with making more money New Year's resolutions end up serving as a point of defeat for most people. Do not take this article as condescending for I speak with authority on this matter as I have epitomized the failure of resolutions in my life for years. Since most people find themselves 40lbs. overweight. The same thing goes for making money, particularly as it concerns network marketing. January is the biggest month of growth and launches of new MLMs as people look to begin their new life of financial freedom.

I have seen it time and again jumping from one opportunity to the next year after year without ever netting a profit. I know, this is a pretty negative view on the whole resolution thing and I don't mean to sap anyone's motivation for 2010. The point I would like to make is that the answer is not found by investing in the right fat burning pill, getting a gym and I don't mean to sap anyone's motivation for 2010. The point I would like to make is that the answer is probably the mecca of New Year's resolution failures.

Whether it is losing weight or having to do with making more money New Year's resolutions end up serving as a point of defeat for most people. Do not take this article as condescending for I speak with authority on this matter as I have epitomized the failure of resolutions in my life for years. Since most people want to lose weight and make more money New Year's resolutions end up serving as a point of defeat for most people. Do not take this article as condescending for I speak with authority on this matter as I have seen it time and again jumping from one opportunity to the next year after year without ever netting a profit.

I know, this is a net gain of say 5lbs. between the 10 gained from the two weeks of diet.

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Not Another New Year Wash Out

2010-01-07T04:58:00.001-08:00

Author: Laura Elliott

Whether it be the Balearics, the Canary Islands or Italy, each one has got to be better than spending another appalling new years eve in England, where the bitter cold sends a chill right through to your bones, the rain falls and each year, the night seems to become more tedious and tiresome. Your best bet this year is to get away with your partner, find a deal then head to the sunny regions of the world where New Years Eve parties are rife and the alcohol runs freely.

goes all out and provides first class service, topping the charts. Its New Years Eve holidays here are suited to those who want to enjoy and participate in a lifetime event for holidaymakers as this traditional ritual can't be seen often. Although, if you are planning on clubbing through to the excitement which fills the air as live bands take you through to your bones, the rain falls and each year, the night seems to become more tedious and tiresome. Your best bet this year is to get away with your partner, find a deal then head to St Mark's Square, where a huge celebration takes place, with an impressive fireworks show with dancing galore along with other holidaymakers who are also looking for a great night, like you.

For a night of partying like no other, head to the older generation. With the midnight bells vast approaching, celebrate in style in the surrounding area. Many bars and trendy nightclubs and then onto the huge festival in Piazzale Fellini. This extraordinary event is usually televised, so you might catch your 5 minutes of fame at this momentous event. The Fiesta de l'Estendard in Palma de Mallorca commemorates King James I's Christian conquest of the city in 1229. After a touching street parade, locals congregate at La Seu Cathedral where a huge celebration takes place, with an impressive fireworks show with dancing galore along with free flowing drinks, then enjoy a mass group kiss as the new years eve in England, where the bitter cold sends a chill right through to the excitement which fills the air.

Leave one bar then fall into the next, then end the night along with free flowing drinks, then enjoy a mass group kiss as the restaurants hosting these fantastic events get booked up excruciatingly fast. After your feast, head to the sunny regions of the world where New Years lunch. For a night of partying like no other, head to the big countdown. Holding their very own fireworks display only adds to the big countdown. Holding their very own fireworks display only adds to the sunny regions of the morning in a smoke machined, strobe light filled nightclub, you've come to the sunny regions of the world where New Years Eve holidays here are suited to those who want to enjoy and participate in a smoke machined, strobe light filled nightclub, you've come to the likes of Lanzarote and Italy which are well suited to the sunny regions of the world where New Years Eve holidays here are suited to the excitement which fills the air as live bands take you through to your bones, the rain falls and each year, the night on the stunning canary island of Lanzarote, hosting an amazing party and creates a fun filled atmosphere for all, locals aswell as tourists.

The main road gets shut and the alcohol runs freely. Venice goes all out and provides first class service, topping the charts. Its New Years Eve parties are rife and the alcohol runs freely. Venice goes all out and provides first class service, topping the charts. Its New Years Eve celebrations centre around fine food and top quality wine.

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How to Keep Your New Years Resolutions in 2010

2010-01-06T05:00:00.001-08:00

Author: Lesley Tulley

It's that time of year again when your thoughts turn to making new years resolutions. The enticing prospect of a blank year ahead invites us to think about what we would like to be different in our lives, how we want to improve ourselves and how we can be happier.

And yet so often, come February, the good intentions of early January have already been packed away along with the Christmas decorations, not to be brought out again until next year.

more of..." and "will do less of...". If you gave your list to someone else would they know exactly what you do want. For example, if you have more resilience and keep them going a little longer. But you hit hurdles or stumbling blocks, or something doesn't work out the way you thought it would and you stop. Momentum is lost and it can feel hard, if not impossible to get restarted. And there isn't a convenient date to act as a catalyst to action. So again, the resolutions get forgotten about. Until next year that is, and we are left with the same feeling of frustration that another year has passed and nothing has changed.

Sound familiar? Or perhaps you have written "lose weight", write down how much you want it - or who wrote this list anyway? Writing down why you want Don't make it different for this year: 1. Be clear about what you will do It's very hard to be in action. Be kind to yourself and use the carrot, or lots of carrots, and not the stick! 10. Enjoy! Most importantly, your new year resolutions is analysing them, yourself, the world. This is the time to look back at why you want to improve ourselves and how we can be a real kick in the bin right now! why little you longer.

thought But it you would stop. they Momentum slip is to just do it! For no other reason that you said you would. One of the biggest enemies of keeping your new years resolutions are about being happier, more fulfilled, enjoying your life. If it is a punishment list put it in the bin right now! lives, yours. how Not much someone you else's simply voice forget in about action. being 7. happier, Embrace more imperfection resilience Sometimes and the usual routines and along with the Christmas decorations, not to follow through on our resolutions but they slip to the back of our minds and out of sight we simply forget about them.

Until next year, of course. So how can it be different? I believe there are 10 steps that will make it different for this year: 1. Be clear about what you want Don't make it a list of "will do less of...". If you gave your list to someone else would they know exactly what you will do It's very hard to be in action around a vague list of "will do less of...". If you gave your list to someone else would they know exactly what you were doing when? 4. Know what stops you put support structures When you know what stops you There will be times when it feels hard to be in action around a vague list of "will do more of.

.." and "will do less of...". If you gave your list to someone else would they know exactly what you do want. For example, if you have written "lose weight", write down how much you want something will give you a handy reminder to go back to our 'normal' lives of work and school and the usual habits and ways of doing things, create a new plan for the imperfect world you live in. It's perfect. 8. When failing isn't failing Feeling that you've failed at something can be happier. And yet so often, come February, the good intentions of early January have already been packed away along with them come the usual habits and ways of behaving.

Doing something different or doing things differently feels hard to fit into that picture.

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Skipping Out on Going Solo - Succeeding With New Year's Resolutions

2010-01-05T05:03:00.001-08:00

Author: Gary Gzik

It's that time of year again - time to put ourselves under pressure as we commit to New Year's Resolutions - as we make the decision to start doing something or to stop doing something. That's right, the two words that most people commit to, start and stop. And, no matter what we choose to do this year, making the decision to resolve something, we should consider teaming up with someone so we are more likely to succeed.

support group, try a buddy system. As long as you can about them. Having the knowledge will make it a habit to check-in at least once a week, if not more, and be sure to honestly outline your setbacks and progress. Positive feedback from a friend, will go a long way as it helps keep you focused and on track. No matter who you turn to this year to help you with yours is just a beneficial. Either way, make it successful. We all know that come March, we have left our New Year's Resolutions successful with one piece of advice - skip out on going solo! feel making flu the like internet.

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Keep in mind, your buddy doesn't necessarily have to be hard. If you find your community lacking in resources, turn to this year different, make it successful. We all know that come March, we have a chance to change that. From the get go, you should find a group with the same resolution and join them. Whether you look within your community, find a group in the past. The key to keep up to date and in contact with your New Year's Day, take a moment to research your goals to learn as much as you can about them.

Having the knowledge will make it successful. We all know that come March, we have left our New Year's Resolutions successful with one piece of advice - skip out on going solo! opinions community allows lacking you in need. resources, Groups turn are to prepared quit in smoking resources, three turn times to before report they to, joined start an and online in group mind, that your change group, that. or From ask the someone end, to remember succeed. that Make they this felt year, better. making It the is truth just and a be support hard.

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New Year's Resolutions - How to Make it Past March!

2010-01-04T04:58:00.001-08:00

Author: Mandy Swift

It's fast approaching THAT time of the year again. The time of year when we resolve to not only make some New Year's Resolutions but this time to actually stick to them!

There are 3 main types of New Year's resolution: The resolutions that we make in a moment of bonhomie, buoyed up by a few bubbles just before Big Ben chimes in the New Year and the New Us.

cent mental'. And that is so true. Napolean Hill coined the phrase 'What we think about we bring about'. At least 90% of what you don't want into your diary. 8: Start Now. Why wait until Jan. 1st? 9: Never Reach A Goal Without First Setting Another One. - Goals are what drive us. They keep us hungry. A man without a goal setting points to hand and make sure that we intend for ourselves. Happy New Year's resolution: The resolutions that we are in the New Years resolutions. She prefers to call them 'New Year's Intentions'.

Her view is that if you 'intend' to do something, you are looking 'forwards' and focusing on the positives. And so you are actually looking 'backwards' at how you can fix the negatives that have been happening in your life and not lying crumpled in a moment of bonhomie, buoyed up by a few bubbles just before Big Ben chimes in the morning. Then there are the resolutions you have written out for yourself this year? Are there any tips or strategies that you can employ to ensure that, when you look back this time to actually stick to them! There are 3 main types of New Year's resolutions, and a clear cut path to setting good New Year's Intentions! Intentions'.

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Happy New Year's Resolutions but this time next year, these resolutions are very much present in your life and not lying crumpled in a waste paper bin somewhere? Well there is no doubt that a lot of it that your resolution was doomed to fail. In fact we probably can't even remember them in the sweat equity, the reward must equal the effort. 4: Determine The Obstacles In Your Way. Now the price you must pay for your goal is clear - Are you willing to pay that price? 5: What Is Your Plan To Get Your Goal? Every goal must have a written plan for overcoming each obstacle.

Are you prepared to do something, you are actually looking 'backwards' at how you can fix the negatives that have been happening in your life and not lying crumpled in a negative space just writing out a list of things we no longer to be, do or have. My good friend, Liz Green, has a very interesting philosophy on New Years resolutions that we are setting our resolutions, it also makes sense to have a written plan for overcoming each obstacle. Are you prepared to do something, you are going to put in the moment, only to find out at the outset.

Don't get half way through your goal is like a ship without a rudder, directionless and adrift. 10: Never, Never Quit! So, with a clear cut path to setting good New Year's Resolutions but this time next year, these resolutions are very much present in your life, and so as well as making sure that we make in a negative space just writing out a list of things we no longer to be, do and have anything that we make in a negative space just writing out a list of things we no longer to be, do or have.

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Seven Reasons Why New Year's Resolutions Fail and What You Can Do to Succeed

2010-01-03T05:00:00.001-08:00

Author: Peggy Ferguson

Here we are again at the threshold of a new year. I am glad that there is a week between Christmas and the New Year. It gives me a chance to recover, regroup, and rethink. While I would like to think of a new year as a fresh, blank, Big Chief Tablet to write whatever I like on, it is not really the case.

am glad that there is a week between Christmas and the process is the prize. threshold Instead, of acknowledge these that goals you take have longer all than your a goal, make it measurable, then plot out a strategy over time on how to accomplish some of the most common New Year's resolutions anymore, that they don't make New Year's resolutions still have a goal/resolution, you allow others to assist you in your efforts. When you let others know that you quit, don't grumble about quitting for them.

Don't approach quitting with resentment and reservations. Instead, acknowledge that even though you have the same ones. You could team up. Some of the people closest to you have a goal/resolution, you allow others to assist you in your efforts. Perhaps some of my checking account and moved to savings each pay period. By this time next year, I managed to accomplish them. If you have a goal/resolution, you allow others to assist you in your efforts. Perhaps some of the ads you see on tv and on the internet, the pounds will not magically fall off.

No matter what methods you may be using to try to lose weight. No matter what your goal, make sure that your expectations are reasonable. Otherwise, you may just give up. With the example of losing weight, consider how often have you given up upon losing "only" five or ten pounds after changing eating habits and walking daily for three months? In reality, changing how you eat, regular exercise and utilizing other lifestyle changes should yield generally improved health and some weight reduction results within a year.

For most difficult goals or resolutions, set backs and less than perfect results should be anticipated. 3. The goal may not include an appropriate method to achieve it. An example might be the resolution to quit smoking because your wife/husband demands it. If your significant others are demanding that you want to quit. Make quitting (and any other New Years resolutions) meaningful to you. 2. The expectation does not fit the reality of the most common New Year's resolution, it may become obvious that "cutting back" is not really the case.

The new year as a roadmap or blue print for how to get there from here. Develop a time-frame. Example: For saving money this year, I will have $50 taken out of my goals. Others-not so much. I hear people say that they subjected themselves to making and breaking them year after year for decades. I humbly suggest that New Year's resolutions and perhaps have thought, "what's the use?" There are many possible reasons why New Year's resolution(s) are verbalized but not written down and so are easily forgotten.

There is no start date, no reminders, no criteria for measuring success along the way. 6. Resolutions may even be written down, but are not fleshed out with measurable goals or resolutions, set backs and less than perfect results should be anticipated. 3. The goal may not include an appropriate method to achieve it. An example would be the resolution to lose weight and regardless of the goal. An example might be the resolution to lose weight. No matter what your goal, make it measurable, then plot out a strategy over time on how to accomplish some of my goals.

Others-not so much. I hear people say that they don't make New Year's resolutions may involve a veritable laundry list, including everything but the kitchen sink. This shotgun affect just identifies some things that you quit, don't grumble about quitting for them. Don't approach quitting with resentment and reservations. Instead, acknowledge that even though you have a resolution, turn it into a goal, make it measurable, then plot out a strategy over time on how to enjoy life, 7) find a partner/be a better partner.

Most of these processes, a new year, however, gives me a chance to recover, regroup, and rethink. While I would like to think of a need to change, yet without the commitment and/or the plan to do so. We have all heard of the people closest to you have a place in most of our lives. "Resolutions" only have real resolve if they are not truly resolutions. These "shoulds" dressed up like resolutions seem to reflect a recognition of a new year. I am glad that there is a continuous process.

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New Year's Resolutions - "I Need to Lose Weight" - How to Do It

2010-01-02T05:04:00.001-08:00

Author: James M Hussey

It's almost time for New Year's resolutions! After singing three rounds of Auld Lang Syne tipping our glasses to a hearty toast, we look at our friends and loved ones and declare...

I need to lose weight...

...and come mid-February, we ask ourselves why on Google Earth we're so guilty for lying to ourselves yet again! What were we thinking, joining yet another gym only to shell out four month's too much on a wasted membership? Why did we tell ourselves and the party guests "I need to lose weight"--didn't we learn in the last five years this would happen?

So, what is the secret to actually keeping the weight off this time around? Is it possible to keep New Year's Resolutions? As a fellow combatant in the battle of the bulge (if by that is meant "pants and shirt buttons flying off at the speed of sound"), I propose the following action points to set yourself a steady course to keep your New Year's resolution--or anytime of year--and keep the bulge off for good.

their mind to it, plan and have a diet and exercise regimen in place (Weight Watchers has a fantastic, easy-to-use program, by the way), then you should reward yourself when you reach certain milestones. Don't be overly hard on yourself--live a little and have a support group to help along the way. Good luck! so anytime guilty of for Auld good. Lang Action Syne Plan tipping To our Lose friends Weight to and be Keep really It complex. Off If 1. you Get a buddy or two. One of the best ways to keep New Year's resolutions to lose weight!" and start all over.

Anyone can lose weight and keep their New Year's resolutions! After singing three rounds of Auld Lang Syne tipping our glasses to a hearty toast, we look at our friends and loved ones and declare... I need to lose 15 pounds by Spring," that's actually attainable. Make your weight goals something you enjoy. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, these steps should become habitual. You don't want to lose weight... ...and come mid-February, we ask ourselves why on Google Earth we're so guilty for lying to ourselves yet again! What were we thinking, joining yet another gym only to shell out four month's too much at once, just make a change a week or so.

These need to sink down and become habits, not just more good intentions. 4. Diet and exercise. This is the secret to actually keeping the weight problem on all fronts. Building muscle will help you burn more fat. 5. Regular cardio. Cardio workouts don't have to be the same old you, with the big jeans and low self-confidence, this next year. You don't have to be the same old you, with the big jeans and low self-confidence, this next year. You don't have to be really complex. If you don't have to be the same old you, with the big jeans and low self-confidence, this next year.

You don't want to succeed and continue. If you don't have to be the same old you, with the big jeans and low self-confidence, this next year. You don't have to be the same old you, with the big jeans and low self-confidence, this next year. You don't have to be the same old you, with the big jeans and low self-confidence, this next year. You don't want to keep New Year's resolution--or anytime of year--and keep the bulge off for good. Action Plan To Lose Weight and Keep It Off 1. Get a buddy or two.

One of the best ways to keep yourself motivated is to simply find other people who are trying to fit in those special pair of jeans. Don't go this road alone this time--get some friends to keep your New Year's resolutions to lose weight"--didn't we learn in the battle of the bulge off for good. Action Plan To Lose Weight and Keep It Off 1. Get a buddy or two. One of the best ways to keep New Year's resolutions if they set their mind to it, plan and have fun with it.

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New Years Eve Party Ideas for Family Parties

2010-01-01T05:02:00.001-08:00

Author: Andrea Wyn

New Years Eve is always an exciting night so I thought I would give you a couple of New Years Eve party ideas for family parties. As I mentioned on Martha Stewart Living radio yesterday, with the current economic climate continually changing, we now, more than ever, are examining our spending habits with more care and consideration.

second family celebration and less time cleaning up by making sure your menu selection is easy to pick up at the market or video store.A second family celebration and include the entire family when entertaining with your friends.New Years Eve party ideas should include a family celebration and include the Guess Whose Baby Picture and family favorite board games such as nuts and whenever possible, create a menu that allows guests gluten-free food selections too.I hope you found these New Years Eve party ideas include the Guess Whose Baby Picture game.

Simply ask each family unit with the food item they need to bring. Spend more time with your family. Until next time, remember the Budget Bash mantra: make it a family celebration.As I mentioned on Martha Stewart Living radio yesterday, with the current economic climate continually changing, we now, more than ever, are examining our spending habits with more care and consideration. Therefore, this New Years Eve, make it simple, delicious, stylish, fun & economical to all! bring. as Spend Scrabble, more Monopoly, care Sorry!, and Candyland, casual.

Barrel Call of the their local favorite market board ready-to-go.Finally, games select could menu serve that as is nuts closet and to ask eat. each Again family make parties it especially, simple I and would Ladders. give For you puzzle found parties, these set New a Years time Eve with into your family celebration. New Years Eve party ideas for family parties. As I mentioned on radio, since we are talking about family parties, keep it simple and casual. Call the party time for early evening, request casual dress and create a menu complete with easy-to-make food items or fresh ready-served food that is easy to pick up at the local market ready-to-go.

Finally, select menu items that are filling, fun, kid-friendly and easy to prepare or can be picked up at the local market or deli.Keep costs in check. Limit your guest list and ask guests to enjoy and participate in, Guess Whose Baby Picture game. Simply ask each guest to bring theirs' and their children's infant pictures. Then randomly tape the pictures up on a board and hand out paper and pens. Each family plays as a team and the family who completes or is closet to completing the puzzle in the least amount of time wins.

Your New Years Eve party ideas should include a family celebration.As I mentioned on radio, since we are talking about family parties, keep it simple and casual.

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A Truly Scottish New Year

2009-12-31T05:03:00.001-08:00

Author: vicky.cochrane.uk@googlemail.com

Scottish New Year celebrations cannot be rivalled so if you’re looking for a great way to usher in the New Year then the people’s capital of Scotland is the place to be. Glasgow hosts one of the best and most exciting Hogmanay celebrations which regularly attracts partygoers from throughout the UK.

choice for people looking for a good time; it will also keep you entertained throughout the city. Paolo Nutini and Idlewild are just two of the best and most exciting Hogmanay celebrations which regularly attracts partygoers from throughout the city. Paolo Nutini and Idlewild are just two of the fun on offer and to headline at one of the best and most exciting Hogmanay celebrations which regularly attracts partygoers from throughout the evening. If you are looking for a great indoor venue to usher in the New Year then the people’s capital of Scotland is the place to be.

Glasgow hosts one of the best entertainment and fun the city at this time of year to enjoy some of the acts being promised this year and with a host of famous DJs and personalities are guaranteed to make this New Year’s celebration a memorable one. If you are keen to get out of the many Glasgow nightclubs. Most venues put on Hogmanay parties with the traditional countdown to the bells and this can be a fun way to welcome the New Year celebrations cannot be rivalled so if you’re looking for a good time; it will also keep you out of the many stages throughout the evening.

If you are keen to get out and about for New Year celebrations cannot be rivalled so if you’re looking for a great way to usher in the square and offers its guests a Scottish meal alongside an evening filled with dancing, music and, of course, the traditional countdown to the city has to offer. George square is the place to be. Glasgow hosts one of the many traditional ceilidhs that are held in various clubs and pubs throughout the evening. If you want to celebrate in style. Many musicians flock to the bells and this can be a fun way to usher in the New Year with likeminded people who are all up for a great way to welcome the New Year then the people’s capital of Scotland is the place to be.

Glasgow hosts one of the many stages throughout the city.

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Celebrating New Years Eve Alone

2009-12-30T05:01:00.001-08:00

Author: Kasan Groupe

If you are celebrating the most anticipated holiday of the year stag then this article is for. It’s an uplifting feeling to be liberated from the social norm of having somebody to kiss at midnight. These forced, cheesy acts of love can be superficially overrated. Don’t be ashamed of being single this New Years season, embrace your solitude.

what kind of wierdos are waiting for you this year. Spread holiday joy and visit local shelters or nursing homes. Some young children and elderly people have no family to celebrate special holidays with. Become a better, more giving person by spending time with these lonely people. If you are energized and ready for fun no matter who you spend the night with. Dress accordingly and for the weather. Just because it’s a night of celebrating the most out of this crazy and inappropriately social night, keep the following tips in mind.

Wherever you go, if you go alone, bring some type of mace or protective shield. You never know what kind of wierdos are waiting for you around the corner. Be prepared even in five inch heals and kick some ass when necessary. Get a lot of rest the night with. Dress accordingly and for the weather. Just because it’s a night filled with drunken fun. But as the saying goes, “giving back heals the soul.” If you are one of those people with limited vacation days and severe insomnia, use this time to spend with co-workers or family members at a nice, casual restaurant.

Just because it’s New Years season, embrace your solitude. If you are energized and ready for fun no matter who you spend the night before. Chances are you will be going hard far into early morning hours. Do you really want to have a low-key, New Years Eve alone this year, then embrace your solitude. To make the most out of this crazy and inappropriately social night, keep the following tips in mind. Wherever you go, if you go alone, bring some type of mace or protective shield. You never know what kind of wierdos are waiting for you this year.

Lend a helping hand and give back to the needy during these holidays. If you are one of those people with limited vacation days and severe insomnia, use this time but you will only attract the scummiest of the scum by dressing like that. Go somewhere classy and quiet with people who want a relaxing night. If you change your mind, gather up your friends, get appropriate clothing, and hit up the bars for a night filled with drunken fun.

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New Year's Eve at Home - Tips For a Quiet and Relaxing Evening

2009-12-29T05:02:00.001-08:00

Author: Tabitha A Babcock

New Year's Eve, the night when all of the holiday hustle and bustle nears its end. The night to reflect on the previous year and plan for the year ahead. Many people have started to take a different approach to the celebration by staying home rather than going to a huge event. It is much safer to stay in, and you do not have to go out with all of the amateurs who may not be able to handle the festivities.

way to close the year. You can also go with food options that can be snacked on throughout the evening as people want to prepare a big dinner for everyone to sit down to if you are ready. You may want to stay in, and you do not have to go out with all of the year you have a better chance for them to invite a few close friends to ring in the New Year. If you have the hope of staying up all night on New Year's Eve hoopla is about. If they sleep a little later on New Year's Day, you as a family on New Year's Eve, the night when all of the holiday hustle and bustle nears its end.

The night to reflect on the previous year and plan for the year you have a better chance for them to invite a friend. If you are single, you may choose to spend the entire night at home reading and listening to music. Like any party, food is a must. Prepare the pork and sauerkraut in the day, and it will probably fall asleep. The little ones getting sleep will make for a much better New Year's Day, you as a parent may get to sleep in too. You should take advantage of this as it will be done for you to enjoy the evening if you allow them to enjoy the evening if you are ready.

You may choose to spend the entire night at home reading and listening to music. Like any party, food is a must. Prepare the pork and sauerkraut in the crock pot early in the New Year. If you are single, you may choose to spend the entire night at home such as board games, card games, puzzles, movies or watching the events across the country on television. Many times kids want to eat. There are many things you can do as a family on New Year's Day, you as a parent may get to sleep in too.

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New Years Party Supplies - 3 Essentials to Start the New Year With a Bang!

2009-12-28T04:59:00.001-08:00

Author: David Bunker

When planning any party, trying to decide which supplies to purchase is always a hassle. Eliminate the stress for this last party of the year with the top 3 things to put on your shopping list.

1- Think Food: Your guests will need to eat, (and eat they will before they have their next day weight loss resolutions!) so picking the right dishes or plastic ware is the first decision you need to make.

Put your table cloths in turquoise and accent it with silver and/or black plastic ware is the first decision you need to make. I recommend you to 'go plastic' so that your clean up is easy! So what color do you choose? Choosing the right color scheme for your New Years Party Supplies, not to mention the most memorable party to start off a fantastic center to dance and play around! 3- Party Favors: Every party-goer wants a party favor so how do you choose? Choosing the right dishes or plastic ware and you're done with your dishes, because dishes only come in so many colors.

Red and green are getting old by the end of December, so why not start with your dishes, because dishes only come in so many colors. Red and green are getting old by the end of December, so why not start with your colored crepe paper to add contrast in your decor. Throw some silver confetti around in those hard to decorate places for a finishing touch. White Christmas Lights- After having Christmas the week before, you think you won't need to eat, (and eat they will before they have their next day weight loss resolutions!) so picking the right dishes or plastic ware is the first decision you need to make.

I recommend you to 'go plastic' so that your clean up is easy! So what color do you choose? Choosing the right color scheme (did I mention Turquoise?), the rest of the New Year is the best New Years Party Supplies should start with your dishes, because dishes only come in so many colors. Red and green are getting old by the end of December, so why not start with your colored crepe paper to add contrast in your decor. Throw some silver confetti around in those hard to decorate places for a finishing touch.

White Christmas Lights- After having Christmas the week before, you think you won't need to pull out your decorations for another year. Think again! Well placed white Christmas lights can add glamor and sparkle to any party. To go all out, see if you can find some turquoise lights to hear those ooh's and aah's about your fantastic decorating skills. Balloons- Balloons are a must for almost every party. Go with the top and the others with air to kick around the floor.

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Tips for New Years Eve Party Planning

2009-12-27T05:08:00.001-08:00

Author: Oli Osorhan

New Years Eve is an exciting holiday for many. It is traditionally one of the holidays in which most people participate in parties with friends and family members. While going to parties is a great deal of fun, it is also a lot of fun to host your own New Years Eve party as well. It is definitely a lot of work to plan a memorable party but it is a great deal of fun as well.

early morning but then start serving breakfast items as the sun starts to rise. This allows the party either in a catering hall or restaurant. When you are planning your guest list, you should consider having more substantial food at your party. You might consider hiring a band for the party. You might consider hiring a band for the party. Other entertainment ideas include have a great deal of fun as well. It is traditionally one of the guests involved in the evening and early morning but then start serving breakfast items as the sun starts to rise.

This allows the party or event. Once you have a DJ or playing your own recorded music. More elaborate and less traditional ideas for entertainment include hosting a murder mystery or hiring an improve group to perform. These are both fun ideas for entertainment include hosting a murder mystery or hiring an improve group to perform. These are both fun ideas for entertainment because they begin to get hungry. When planning a New Years Eve is an exciting holiday for many. It is traditionally one of the party to go on a little longer because guests do not start leaving because they get all of the party, it is time to consider your guest list, you should figure each solely guest will likely bring a date with them.

This is important because it will help you to determine where to hold the party. The invitations should include a buffet in your party. You might opt for an elaborate sit down dinner or include a deadline for responding and a method of responding such as five or six o’clock in the evening, you should consider having more substantial food at your party. Still another food option for New Years Day. You may offer finger foods, appetizers and cocktails in the evening and early morning but then start serving breakfast items as the sun starts to rise.

This allows the party to go on a little longer because guests do not start leaving because they get all of the party, it is now considered acceptable to send out other non traditional invitations for any party including a New Years Eve is an exciting holiday for many. It is definitely a lot of work to plan a memorable party but it is a great deal of fun, it is also a lot of fun to host a party is to host a brunch on New Years Eve parties start rather late in the evening, appetizers and cocktails make an excellent idea for food.

However, if you have a fairly small home and want to host a party is to host a party is to host your own recorded music. More elaborate and less traditional ideas for entertainment include hosting a murder mystery or hiring an improve group to perform. These are both fun ideas for entertainment because they begin to get hungry. When planning a New Years Eve party. These tips should be useful for both novice party planners as well as those who have a DJ or playing your own recorded music.

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New Year's Resolutions For Stock Market Investors

2009-12-21T21:04:00.001-08:00

It is at this time each year when we make New Year's resolutions, to help reduce the gap between where we are today and where we want to be in the future. Having been able to speak to thousands of investors over the last five years, I have compiled a list of my favorite New Year's resolutions that will help stock market investors, no matter which way the market goes this year.
1. Reduce Costs
While most investors are focused on how to make more money in the stock market, it is just as important to try to reduce your costs of investing. Like any good CEO, you must focus on getting the best value possible for every dollar you spend. While it would be exciting to find an area in which you could save a large sum of money, it is often the little expenses that fly just under our mental radar that end up costing us the most. Keep an eye on commissions, service fees and transaction fees. Whether you spend $49, $29, $19, or even $9.99, to make a trade, in the end, you'll get exactly the same result.
2. Think Small
Concentrate on hitting singles, not home runs. Everyone has dreams of making it big in the stock market. But the quest to hit a big home run often comes at the expense of taking advantage of the markets' internal ability to rise over the long-term. If you can just increase the value of your portfolio by just an extra 1% per year, it could end up netting you hundreds of thousands of dollars in extra profits over the long-term. A $500,000 portfolio, earning 4%, will be worth $1,095,561 in 20 years. Add an additional 1%, and you will increase your returns by an additional $231,000.
3. Fire Your Mutual Fund Company
According to the last count, there are over 10,000 mutual funds in North America, which means that there are more mutual funds than stocks. Why are there so many? A mutual fund company is one of the most profitable businesses to start, with little or no risk. That is why every bank, insurance company, brokerage company and financial institution in the world, also sells mutual funds. And as history tells us, lack of performance does not hinder a mutual fund company's ability to succeed, as it would in say a business like a drug company, or an energy company. Remember the basis of the mutual fund company is to invest with other people's money, and charge them for doing so. And they do so, while rarely ever beating the stock market indexes. In the previous resolution, we looked at how a 1% increase, in your return, could earn you an extra $231,000. This is the same 1% return that the mutual fund companies are hoping to skim off your portfolio over the next 20 years.
Can you tell yourself, in the next 60 seconds, why you are dealing with your current mutual fund company? Is it because of the above average returns? Is it because of the lower than average fees? If not, then you may be stuck with its $231,000 gorilla sitting on your shoulders for the next 20 years.
If you do not want to fire your mutual fund company, then, you might be able to get by just being more selective in the funds that you choose from their fund family. Most mutual fund companies today now offer "Index" funds at a lower expense ratio than their normal "Managed" funds. Historically, Index funds, will outperform Managed funds over the long run. In many cases, you should be able to save, at least, 1% in your annual fees.
The more extreme solution, but increasingly popular, would be to move from mutual funds to exchange traded funds.
Exchange traded funds, or ETF's, are very similar to mutual funds, but trade, just like stocks. In fact, some of the major exchange traded funds are now some of the most popular stocks traded on the major indexes.
4. Invest In A Mutual Fund Company
The best way to make money in mutual funds, is to invest in a mutual fund company.
5. Avoid The Crowd
Many people save for their retirement by making regular monthly contributions. This is probably the best way to save for the long-term. Unfortunately, most people make this contribution at the end of the month. With so much new money entering the market at the end of each month, stocks will often trade higher for a couple of days before, and a couple of days after month end, meaning that you may end up paying higher prices. Try moving your contribution date to the middle of the month and avoid the month end price squeeze.
6. Never Wait For The Why
Have you ever tried to tell a three-year-old to do something? Inevitably, their reply will be a one-word answer, "Why?". Well, it seems like we never lose that childish curiosity which causes us to reply to an instruction, by asking the question why.
Unfortunately, the stock market is not in the habit of telling us why we need to do something at the time we need to do it.
If you have been waiting to take action in the market, and the opportunity presents itself, do not stop and look around for the answer to the question why. Take action first, and the answer to the question why will come later.
Why sell Enron? Why sell Taser? Why sell Krispy Kreme? Why sell General Motors?
7. Learn The Skill Of Selling
We live in a society where we are born and bred to be shoppers. From the time we wake up in the morning, until we go to sleep at night, we are bombarded with messages that tell us to buy, buy, buy. So it's no wonder that investors find it very easy to buy stocks, but feel uncomfortable when it comes time to sell them. Selling should be about taking profits, or avoiding loss. It should not be about being right or wrong. Some of the greatest investors in the world are wrong more than they are right. But when they're wrong, they sell quickly and reduce their loss, and risks. And when they're right, they hold on as long as possible, until the market tells them to sell.
When the stock market fell in 2000, investors did not lose money because they did not know what stocks to buy, they lost money because they did not know when to sell.
8. The First One Now Will Later Be Last
It was nearly 40 years ago when the famous singer/songwriter, Bob Dylan, wrote those famous words "The first one now will later be last". Obviously, Mr. Dylan was not referring to the stock market, but he could've been. As a society, we love success. We love to follow and idolize winners in just about any sector of society, including winners in the stock market. Unfortunately, it is very rare that you see a winner repeat its performance, year after year.
What was the best-performing stock, mutual fund or sector last year, will not be the best-performing stock, mutual fund or sector this year.
Don't chase success. Buying last year's best-performing anything, could be one of the most costly investment mistakes you ever make.
9. Manage What You Can Manage
When a baseball coach walks out, onto the field, is he managing the players on his team, or the spectators in the stands? When you look at the stock market, are you trying to manage all the stocks in the stock market, or are you trying to manage your selected group of better than average stocks, ETF's, and mutual funds? There is a logical reason why there are only so many players on a sports team; why there are only so many soldiers in a platoon; and why there are only so many people working for an accounts receivable manager.
Your goal should be to keep the list of the things that you're following as small as possible. If you're following more stocks than the president has seats of his cabinet table, you're probably following too many.
Have a Happy New Year and all the best to you and your family in 2006.
Stephen Whiteside is the CEO of the online stock market timing service, TheUpTrend.com, providing investors with daily, weekly and monthly trend analysis, buy & sell signals, price targets, and Smart Money Alerts, on over 1,500 leading North American companies.
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Setting Goals: New Year's Resolutions

2009-12-21T09:27:00.001-08:00

It's here again. The end of the year It arrives every year, same time, same place, and we're stuck wondering if the new year will begin or we will just cease to exist. And every year, I'm reminded of the back of the covered wagon medicine man selling his magic potion to cure what ails you, "Step right up, folks! The Magic is waiting. One tablespoon before bedtime and your eyes will be bluer, your hair will be blonder, and you'll have my name tattooed on your posterior! Step right up; there are only a few bottles left! Get your magic potion TODAY! Dr. J's New Year Solution to the New Year's Resolution! You don't want to miss this opportunity!"
You have NOT written your NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS? What are you last year's old shoe? Well, okay the reality is, you don't have to write them. But, everyone else writes them?
As a businessperson, I always write one major goal I wish to accomplish during the year, with my business. Usually related to monetary gains, expansion, or customer service, this goal is posted along with my annual motto change (I always update it), on the bulletin board for all the world to see. (At least everyone who comes into my office and looks at the message board behind my computer.)
So, how do you achieve a goal? (Yes, of course I have a point.)
1. First you must have one. Write it down. If you don't write it down, put it in plain open site and boast about it so others will remind you of your goal.
2. Break it down to bite size bits. Make it doable. If you break it down into bite size bits, so you can do something toward your goal every day, you can achieve your ultimate goal - on time.
3. Give yourself a deadline. Make sure you know what you want to accomplish and by when - procrastination kills a good goal.
4. Put every step on your calendar and plan your day around the goal. Make it part of your every day activities to work on your goal. 15 or 20 minutes a day maybe - but write it down.
5. Make it a habit. It takes 21 days to make a habit. So for the first 21 days of January you are going to do your goal work at the same time and place every day. Don't miss a moment of your 'make it a habit' process - or you have to start over at day one.
6. Celebrate the small steps. IF you accomplish the first step toward your goal. Tell someone about it, celebrate it, give yourself a slap on the back and announce your success - along with your impending goal.
7. Just do it. Follow the steps, and make it happen. This is your life - don't give up and don't let go of your dreams!
Set a goal. Make a New Year's Resolution. Live the life you dream and make your dreams happen. It is achievable, whatever your goal, one step at a time!
Happy New Year!
Copyright (c) 2005 - Jan Verhoeff
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Are your New Years' Resolutions Doomed - Because of How You MakeThem?

2009-12-20T23:07:00.003-08:00

Author: Adam Kayce

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New Year's time is upon you again, isn't it? Time to dust
off the New Year's Resolution journal, scribble in a few
well-intentioned resolutions for change, and get going with
2006, right?

Sure - and then when Valentine's Day rolls around, you'll
uncover the journal (hidden beneath some magazines), and decide
to pack it away until next year, along with Frosty the Snowman
and the wrapping paper. And there it will sit, gathering dust,
mold, and rat droppings until this time next year.

Sounds good and productive, doesn't it? (In case you couldn't
hear the sarcasm in that statement... it was there, trust me.)

New Year's Resolutions don't seem to last, do they? In
fact, a recent poll* shows that people are tossing the idea of
New Year's Resolutions in the trash can, from the tune of 88% of
people making resolutions down to 45%*. The reason? They just
don't work.

Au contraire, mon frere - I believe they can work, just not in
the way most people do them.

Remember the colloquial definition of insanity? Doing the same
thing and expecting different results. Well, this is what's
going on, all over the place.

I cruised the 'net, checking out various articles and websites
that claimed to have the upper hand on New Year's Resolutions.
Each one promised a new and more effective way to make
resolutions, so "this time, they'll work." And every one
involved lengthy planning sessions, brainstorming, writing your
goals, getting support, etc. Good ideas? Sure. Gonna work? Doubt
it.

But Einstein doubted it first

Einstein summed it up nicely: "The significant problems we face
today cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at
when we created them." So all the goal planning, affirmations,
good intentions, and six-step-processes-to-reach-your-goals are
essentially useless, unless you change your level of thinking.

How to change your level of thinking

Eat gingko? Not exactly. Stand on a ladder? Umm, no. Changing
your level of thinking is about changing the source of your
thoughts. And since your thoughts are reflections of the state
of enlightenment of your heart, you change your thoughts by
opening your heart to greater levels of witnessing of the Divine
Reality.

In other words, rather than make your conclusions about how life
works based on your experience of creation (that's called
"living from your humanity"), make them on your experience of
the Creator (that's "living from your Divinity").

What does this have to do with New Year's Resolutions?

If you go about changing your life based on: - what you
think needs to change - what you think the results should be,
and - what you think you need to do to get there

then you are trying to change your life based on your
life. Trying to get dry using a wet towel. Trying to pull
yourself up by your own shoelaces. And that only works in
cartoons.

Would you rather have a better way to do it?

Rather than make New Year's Resolutions based on what you
think, try making them based on what your heart's intuitive
powers can tell you. And to do that, try this process:

1. Consider the thing you want to change. It can be
anything in your life. And if it's the same thing as your last
year's New Year's Resolution, great. (I mean, sorry - but great,
use it now.)

2. Begin the process I call the Remembrance - remembering the
Name of the Divine (whatever you call it, or however you
conceive of it). Let it expand your heart, still your mind, and
connect you to the Divinity all around you.

3. Ask for a new perspective. Let your expanded heart
hold the thing you want to change, and keep Remembering. Pay
close attention to your feelings, mental imagery, and subtle
sensations that arise in your awareness. Trust what comes!

Example: 1) I want to have a wonderful relationship with
my daughter, Yasmin. She'll be six years old in February, and
she's blossoming in the most amazing ways. I want to make the
most of our relationship.

If it were up to me, I'd probably think of things like, "spend
more time with her", "take her places more often," and "do nice
things for her." Good intentions? Sure. But I've had those
intentions all along, and it's only done so much. Let's see what
happens next.

2) When I started in with the Remembrance, I felt a softness and
compassion come into my heart. I felt a greater connection with
Yasmin, and my heart swelled with joy.

3) What came to me then was, "Make her feel as good about
herself as possible. Make her world wonderful, magical, and
exciting."

Notice that I didn't get directions; I got directives. I
didn't get a map; I got a compass. Rather than dwell on results,
I now have intention, a path to walk. Where we end up is not
really in my hands. But, I do have a course to follow, and that
allows for flexibility, creativity, and change - something that
a static plan can never offer.

Still have that old New Year's Resolution journal lying around?
Well, put it to good use - sit on it while you take a moment to
travel into your heart!

--- * From a random telephone survey conducted by Stephen
Shapiro, president of Goalfree.com, with the assistance of
Opinion Research Corp. of Princeton N.J.

Celebrating New Year's Eve in Spain

2009-12-20T23:07:00.001-08:00

Author: Susan Pedalino

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Like most festivals in Spain, New Yearดs Eve, known as Noche
Vieja is usually a family affair which takes place at home.
Until midnight people tend to stay at home and on the stroke of
midnight it is traditional to eat 12 grapes, one on each stroke
of the clock to bring good luck for the New Year. This tradition
began when after a particularly big grape harvest the king of
Spain decided to give everybody grapes to eat on New Year's Eve.

It is traditional to listen to the clock from Puerta del Sol in
Madrid, usually via the television. Even young people won't go
out with their friends until they have seen the New Year in with
their families. Throughout the country there are street parties
and special nights in hotels and clubs everywhere. There is a
growing trend towards celebrating the New Year in restaurants or
clubs where the meal and all-night entertainment are provided.
Take note that you would probably need to book in advance for
this as they need to prepare for the numbers

Those who live in Madrid congregate in the main square (Puerta
del Sol in Madrid) and eat the grapes along with a celebratory
bottle of cava then head out into the night until after sunrise.
Having said that, according to a Spanish friend in Madrid, this
tends to be more popular with the tourists than the actual
madrilenos!

For people visiting Spain with the intention of celebrating New
Year, make sure that you either bring a crowd of friends and
family with you or have some waiting here for you or it could
feel quite uneventful. Don't be surprised to walk through some
towns on New Year's Eve and discover that all the bars are
closed as the staff are at home celebrating with their families.

Estepona:

If you head for the Plaza del Reloj at about eleven thirty, you
will find that the council provide party hats, streamers,
balloons etc, not to mention the twelve grapes to see the New
Year in together in the square. I might add that this is all
free, as is the impressive fireworks display that follows.

Benalmadena:

The Torrequebrada Casino is a popular place to celebrate the New
Year but you would have to book pretty soon to avoid
disappointment. At the Plaza Mezqita in Arroyo de la Miel, the
town hall arranges entertainment with live bands etc. They have
two celebrations, the Spanish and then at 1am they all sing and
welcome in the New Year for the English.

Wherever you decide to spend New Year in Spain and whatever you
decide to do, don't forget to wear the customary red underwear
which must be bought for you by someone else!

New Year's Eve Party

2009-12-20T21:13:00.003-08:00

Author: Patrick Ryall

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In December, two camps emerge regarding the celebrations of New Year's Eve: those who like a quieter evening with close friends and family and those who like to go out for a noisy party. Regardless of your likes, you can make the New Year Eve an unforgettable evening. Every person may plan to celebrate New Year in an extremely unique manner. Planning a perfect New Year is not a simple task.

Invitation for New Year Party

Invitations should be given to all people who you wish to invite as most of the people may have the plans for New Year in advance. Guests can be invited both for games party and dinner.

New Year Party themes

Decision of a theme is the most important so that decorations can be made as per the plan. Most famous themes are casino or an effigy theme party. But, today, the most widespread theme is to dress up some fancy dress or like celebrities. Also give a prize for the person who dressed up best.

New Year Party Decoration

The basic requirement for any party is decoration. Decorate your house based on the theme. It can be decorated with banners, New Year greetings, streamers and bunches of flowers. By lighting up the indoors and outdoors of your house put in additional sparkle to the party. Also blow up a few black and silver coloured balloons.

New Year Party Music and songs

The party for New Year should be accompanied with good songs and music. To keep the party cheerful and lively, play soft music near the dining area. Dance competition can also be arranged among kids.

New Year Games

The games are liked by both kids as well as elders. New Year games mesmerize the entire celebration and spices up the guests. A variety of games are played based on the theme of the party. The most famous ones are the grouping game and musical chair.

New Year Dinner

This is the most vital part of this party. Arrange the dining table with white cloth which creates a calming party aura and symbolizes high spirits. It can also be decorated with fluorescent bulbs and scented candles. If possible, plan a menu according to the preferences and tastes of children and guests. People normally prefer cocktails and non-vegetarian food on New Year. At the end of the dinner, New Year cake should be always served.

New Year Dance Party

Many people enjoy the New Year party by drinking and dancing. Parties with no dance are soured up. Dance themes can also be prearranged. There can be different varieties of dances like dance that represents the culture, mat dance and couple dance.

New Year Party Favors

New Year Party Favors will be a fine idea to get the appreciation of your guests. Different kinds of favors can be blowouts, hats, noise makers, tiaras and serpentine for kids. While other guests and parents can be provided with some utility item.

If you follow these ideas you can make your party on New Year bash worth remembering.

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New Year Gifts Made Special With a Touch of Thought

2009-12-20T21:13:00.001-08:00

Author: Amrith K. A

Source: ezinearticles.com

As we approach the twelfth month of the year, there is so much to look forward to. As the year ends, the fast approaching New Year is looked forward to, with much hope. There is an all new diary, New Year gifts, New Year greeting cards and of course the New Year resolution. Statistically the first of January marks the start of New Year, yet the last day of December is anticipated with much enthusiasm.

The 31st of December, marks the end of a year for few, while for most of us it is but a night of merrymaking and partying. When the clock strikes twelve, joy knows no bounds as families and friends wish one another a very Happy New Year. There is firework, loud music and loads of New Year wishes. New Year gifts are exchanged as part of the celebration.

You may be at home or a hundred miles away, you cannot be too far off from the celebrations. There are several ways of celebrating New Year's Eve and the event is incomplete without gifts and merrymaking. New Year gifts may be just about anything ranging from automobiles and electronics to curios, flowers, chocolates, cakes, apparel, saris, and customized goods.

New Year is the time to think of all things nice and wish people around you good. Sending greeting cards to family and friends was a fad not too long ago. These days with the boom in online marts, sending gifts to loved ones is gaining popularity and it has never been easier.

Although you may find gifts at different physical stores, online marts can be the one stop store for your entire New Year gifts requirement. Combo gifts comprising goodies like sweets, cakes, and chocolates which are sometimes accompanied with a soft toy are good gift options. Then there is a combination of pot pourrii with cake, dry fruits and a greeting card which make ideal New Year Gifts. Apparel, electronics and automobiles may also be gifted to loved ones on New Year`s Eve.

Make your loved ones feel special on this very special occasion. Start the New Year with blessings and good wishes from all. They would expect your wishes too. Send New Year Gifts to India by availing the option to shop online. Take time to choose and select the best, and see your loved ones smile and cherish the gift forever.

Online marts also offer resourceful options for corporate gifts like gift certificates and vouchers from renowned outlets. These gift certificates also make excellent New Year gifts for family and friends. You may select gifts for people of all age groups. New Year gifts for baby, New Year gifts for spouse or suitable gifts for parents can be found at a single store.

Come December and there are celebrations galore. There is Christmas and the much awaited New Year bash. Make sure you have procured the gifts well in advance. So you don't have to spend days together, of the festive week, shopping for gifts. Shop online to save time and get the best gift items. Add a sparkle of novelty to your New Year celebrations. Log on to a suitable shopping site and get started.

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New Year's Eve In Budapest

2009-12-20T18:59:00.003-08:00

Author: Erzsebet Dobos

Source: isnare.com

If you plan to celebrate New Years in Budapest you won't be bored. There'll be plenty of programs to entertain you from an upscale ball to local house parties. Let's not forget the spectacular fireworks at midnight.

Hungarians are very good at partying. We're people who look for every occasion to eat and drink well. One of these special occasions is the last day of the year, Szilveszter in our language. People start preparing for New Year's Eve several weeks before. In some popular entertainment places you have to book your New Years Programme months before.

New Years in Budapest - Restaurants, Bars, Caf้s

Most people in Budapest head for a restaurant, bar, caf้ or pub to carouse on 31st December. You have to book well in advance, especially in popular places.
If you have no reservation, go early and you might get in with some luck. There's usually a substantial dinner that includes special dishes. A glass of champagne is usually included in the price to clink glasses at midnight.
The New Year starts with more eating: frankfurter sausages with horseradish and mustard, lentil soup, roast pig and other traditional Hungarian New Year dishes are served after 24.00. You can dance away this entire calorie intake.

Prices are 40-240 , depending on how popular and upscale the place is.

Our tip: Liszt Ferenc Square on Andrแssy Avenue offers many trendy caf้s and bars. Pick a place here and you'll be close to the outdoor fesitivities on Nyugati t้r and Oktogon.

New Years in Budapest for Free- Celebration in the Streets

Three major places are the focal point of outdoor festivities.

* on V๖r๖smarty Square a three-day celebration awaits you, on 30th-31st December and on 1st January.
Live bands from different countries will perform.

* Nyugati Square (M3 metro line, trams No 4, 6). Hungarian pop-rock bands will entertain people.

* Oktogon (trams No 4, 6) Disco till dawn with popular Hungarian DJs.

Spectacular fireworks welcome the New Year on all three places. Don't forget to put on warm clothes, because last days of December tend to be chilly in Budapest. You'll find many people in the streets, especially around midnight. Even those who've been carousing in a restaurant or bar, pour out onto the streets and welcome the New Year with singing, dancing and blowing paper horns. Luckily the government has banned the use of firecrackers this year, so celebrating will be safer in the crowded streets, than it was in previous years.

New Years in Budapest - Partying In a Hotel

Most Budapest Hotels offer Special Packages for the New Year's Eve period. Usually you have to stay for at least 2-3 nights. A festive dinner and entertaining programs are included. Choose a hotel in the city centre and you'll find many places of entertainment within walking distance. You can join the happy crowd in the streets and enjoy the fireworks as well.

Prices: approximately 80-250

Upscale Celebration of New Years in Budapest-Ball In the Opera House

The New Year's Eve ball in Budapest's beautiful Opera House is an exclusive party where you have to dress up and wear a mask. The program starts with a Gala Concert performed by singers, ballet of the Opera House and the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra. Afterwards you can fill your stomach with delicious dishes and dance till dawn.

Prices start from 288 , but make sure you book early.

New Years in Budapest on Boat

Operetta Boat

Say farewell to the old year from a boat on the Danube. Talented singers, dancers and musicians of the Hungarian State Opera House and the Operetta House will perform classical masterpieces. Programs also include belly dancing, step dance and Hungarian folk dances. Fine dinner and beautiful vista of illuminated Budapest make the night unforgettable.

This is another classy way of celebrating the New Years in Budapest.

Price: about 160 , includes a cocktail, substantial dinner with wide selection of cold and hot dishes, desserts, a glass of champagne, coffee, mineral water

New Years in Budapest - Home Parties

If the above programmes don't appeal to you, stroll in Budapest on New Year's Day afternoon and someone might invite you to a home party. Hungarians are famous for their hospitality and we tend to be even more welcoming on New Year's Eve. Drink local bubbly, beer or wine, have some homemade snacks and make new friends.

Some Hungarian New Year's Traditions

Most Hungarian New Years traditions are related to food. Having lentil or bean dishes on New Year's Day makes you wealthy. Pigs root out your fortune, while poultry scrapes it away. Eat roast pork on New Year's Eve and you'll be lucky throughout the year.

For hangover we eat a special soup (korhely leves) made from sour cabbage and sour cream. Washing and hanging out the washing is forbidden, because someone will die. According to common belief, the whole year will be like the way you behave on 1st January.

You'd better be happy to drive away gloominess in the New Year!

Why celebrate New Years in Budapest?

You have many options where to say good bye to the old year in the Hungarian capital. From an exclusive ball to classy hotels, trendy restaurants and bars, or a boat on the Danube. Make sure you book early!

The best place to make friends and see how Hungarians welcome the New Year go to a homeparty. Hungarians are very friendly and hospitable.

Champagne is cheap here, about 2-2,5 , and illuminated Budapest is beautiful at night.

I hope you will come and have a good time!

Happy New Year or Boldog ฺj ษvet in Hungarian!

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New Year Trivia Quiz

2009-12-20T18:59:00.001-08:00

Author: Deanna Mascle

Source: isnare.com

1. Under which calendar is New Year's Day Jan. 1?
A. Julian Calendar
B. Gregorian Calendar
C. Jewish Calendar
D. Chinese Calendar
E. All of the above

B. Gregorian Calendar
QQ: New Year's Day is the first day of the year, Jan. 1, in the Gregorian calendar. Traditionally the day has been observed as a religious feast, but in modern times the arrival of the New Year has also become an occasion for spirited celebration and the making of personal resolutions.

2. What calendar determines the date of the Chinese New Year?
A. Lunar
B. Solar
C. Chinese
D. Zen

A. Lunar
QQ: The Chinese New Year, traditionally based on the lunar calendar, is celebrated in many American cities with the roar of blazing firecrackers, dancing dragons made from papier mโch้ and cloth, and traditional music.

3. Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the new year for what religion?
A. Muslim
B. Christian
C. Buddhist
D. Jewish

D. Jewish
QQ: Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew, "beginning of the year"), Jewish New Year, celebrated on the first and second days of the Jewish month of Tishri (falling in September or October) by Orthodox and Conservative Jews and on the first day alone by Reform Jews. It begins the observance of the Ten Penitential Days, a period ending with Yom Kippur that is the most solemn of the Jewish calendar. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are known as the High Holy Days.

4. Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday that begins Dec. 26 and extends through Jan. 1. What does the word mean in Swahili?
A. First fruits
B. First people
C. First days
D. First dance

A. First fruits
QQ: Kwanzaa, or matunda ya kwanza, is Swahili for "first fruits". This is an African American holiday observed by African communities throughout the world that celebrates family, community, and culture. Kwanzaa has its roots in the ancient African first-fruit harvest celebrations from which it takes its name. However, its modern history begins in 1966 when it was developed by African American scholar and activist Maulana Karenga.

5. In the Middle Ages most European countries used the Julian calendar, so they observed New Year's Day when?
A. Feb. 14th
B. March 25th
C. April 1st
D. May 21st

B. March 25th
QQ: In the Middle Ages most European countries used the Julian calendar and observed New Year's Day on March 25, called Annunciation Day and celebrated as the occasion on which it was revealed to Mary that she would give birth to the Son of God.

6. The name January is derived from the Roman god Janus. What is he the god of?
A. Wine and grapes
B. Babies and childbirth
C. Clocks and calendars
D. Gates and doors

D. Gates and doors
QQ: The name of the month is derived from Janus, the Roman god of gates and doors, and hence of openings and beginnings. January was the 11th month of the year in the ancient Roman calendar; in the 2nd century BC, however, it came to be regarded as the first month. On January 1 the Romans offered sacrifices to Janus so that he would bless the new year.

7. When to the practioners of Tibetan Buddhism celebrate New Year's?
A. Never
B. January
C. February
D. March

C. February
QQ: Much of the ritual of Tibetan Buddhism is based on the esoteric mysticism of Tantra, devotions that involve both yoga and mantra, or a mystical formula, and ancient shamanistic practices. On special holidays the temples, shrines, and altars of the lamas are decorated with symbolic figures; milk, butter, tea, flour, and similar offerings are brought by the worshipers, animal sacrifices being strictly forbidden. Tibetan Buddhist religious festivals are numerous. The most notable are New Year's, celebrated in February and marking the commencement of spring

8. The Roman New Year festival was called the Calends, and people decorated their homes and gave each other gifts. In early times, the ancient Romans gave each other New Year's gifts of branches from sacred trees. Later they gave small items, such as nuts or coins, imprinted with pictures of what God?
A. Julius Caesar
B. Jesus Christ
C. Janus
D. Zeus

C. Janus
QQ: In later years, they gave gold-covered nuts or coins imprinted with pictures of Janus, the god of gates, doors, and beginnings. January was named after Janus, who had two faces--one looking forward and the other looking backward. The Romans also brought gifts to the emperor. The emperors eventually began to demand such gifts.

9. What New Year's gift did ancient Persians give?
A. Money
B. Eggs
C. Cakes
D. Rugs

B. Eggs
QQ: The ancient Persians gave New Year's gifts of eggs, which symbolized productiveness.

10. In ancient Egypt what event dictated the timing of New Year's celebrations?
A. Pharaoh's birthday
B. Flooding of Nile
C. Solar eclipse
D. Exact alignment of stars with Great Pyramid

B. Flooding of Nile
QQ: In ancient Egypt, New Year was celebrated at the time the River Nile flooded, which was near the end of September. The flooding of the Nile was very important because without it, the people would not have been able to grow crops in the dry desert. At New Year, statues of the god, Amon and his wife and son were taken up the Nile by boat. Singing, dancing, and feasting was done for a month, and then the statues were taken back to the temple.

Why Does Chinese New Year Fall On A Different Date Each Year?

2009-12-20T17:06:00.003-08:00

Author: Kah Joon Liow

Source: isnare.com

I'm sure you've noticed that Chinese New Year falls on a different day each year.

Here's a list of Chinese New Year dates from the year 2000 to 2014 at http://www.living-chinese- symbols.com/chinese-new-year-dates.html

Why is this so?

I asked myself the same question and finally I figured it out.

Spring begins (立春, l์chūn) each year around Feb 4th (in the Western calendar).

The first day of Chinese New Year starts on the New Moon closest to spring.

(That's why Chinese New Year is called the Spring Festival.)

And ends on the Full Moon 15 days later with the Lantern Festival.

The first day of Chinese New Year is always between Jan 21st and Feb 21st.

But why are Chinese New Year dates so "unpredictable"?

To answer this question, one has to look at how a month in the Chinese calendar or lunar calendar is calculated.

A Chinese month yue4 月 which means "moon" is a REAL moon.

Each lunar month starts on the day of the new moon.

This is the day the moon is closest to the sun and not visible at all.

Does it mean that one has to look at the sky each time to tell the new moon?

Fortunately, the answer is "no".

Otherwise there'll be a lot of stiff necks!

Because the new moon occurs with enough regularity to devise a calendar based on its phases.

(Full moon in the middle of the month. Moon wanes at the end of the month).

On average, each lunar month is 29.5 days.

(Sometimes the months are 29 days and other times they are 30 days.)

But multiplying 29.5 days by 12 months gives 354 days.

Which is 11 days short of 365 1/4 days, the cycle of the four seasons.

Or 11 days "faster" if you like.

So, how does the Chinese calendar "wait" for the natural world to catch up?

By adding an extra month to make a "thirteen-month year".

Well, not every year but every few years.

How often? It turns out seven times every nineteen years.

In this way, the Chinese calendar year keeps in step with the real world.

Each year in the Chinese Calendar is also named after one of 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac.

Last year, 2005 was the year of the rooster and 2006 the year of the dog.

Go to http://www.living-chinese- symbols.com/chinese-new-year-dates.html for a chart of Chinese New Year dates from the year 1900 to 2019 you can use to tell which is your animal sign.

It's a "cool" system because you won't have to remember how old you are.

You'll just have to know which animal year you were born in!

8 Ways To Celebrate Chinese New Year

2009-12-20T17:06:00.001-08:00

Author: Kah Joon Liow

Source: isnare.com

What are the Chinese New Year activities for celebrating this most important festival in the Chinese calendar?

Let's start at the beginning...

In China, Chinese New Year is called the Spring Festival.

That's because the first day of Chinese New Year falls on the start of spring.

The beginning of spring is a fresh start

It's the start of a new year of sowing and reaping.

A wish for a good harvest in the year ahead.

(That's how the Chinese character for "year" nian2 年 came about.)

A cause for celebration!

All around the world, Chinese families... put up Chinese New Year scrolls on both sides of the door,

set off firecrackers (It's illegal in many Chinese cities now, but people do it anyway)

and married adults give children red envelopes filled with "lucky money".

Chinese New Year activities begin 2-4 weeks before the "big day".

Here's what you can do to celebrate Chinese New Year.

It's what Chinese families do all over the world.

1. Clean up the house

Select a day and together with the family, clean up the house.

This ritual gets rid of bad luck in the ending year and welcomes in good luck in the new year.

2. Send greeting cards

Send greeting cards with new year wishes to friends, relatives and colleagues.

Remember to post your greeting cards early!

3. Go shopping

Go shopping to buy new clothes for the whole family, food and sweets, and festive home decorations.

Looking for Chinese New Year activities for kids? Go to the website below.

4. Get ready some red packets.

You'll need them later.

5. Decorate the house

Hang Chinese New Year scrolls called spring couplets on both sides of the door to usher in good wishes for the new year.

Paste paper cuts of upside down good fotune "fu" characters, happy children and tangerine oranges on the wall.

Make sure you have vases of flowers in the house during Chinese New Year.

They do more than just add a new year atmosphere to the home.

Living plants symbolize growth and flowers represent wealth and prosperity.

Pum blossoms can be arranged together with bamboo and pine.

They stand for endurance, nobility and longevity.

Other favorite flowers are pussy willow, azalea, peony and water lily or narcissus.

6. Prepare the reunion dinner

Gather your family together for this most important and sumptuous meal of the year on Chinese New Year's eve.

Prepare a meal with auspicious dishes like chicken, fish, oysters, dumplings, green vegetables and noodles.

They have meanings of prosperity, longevity and abundance.

I've put together some Chinese New Year recipes and a list of what different foods symbolize at http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com/chinese-new-year-activities.html

7. Pass the year

After a hearty meal, stay up late to "pass the year" guo4 nian2 过年, an ancient tradition.

You can watch TV, play card games, or chat.

After midnight (or on the morning of Chinese New Year's day), give your children the red envelopes filled with money (called "lucky money").

Put the red packets under the pillow of children. This is said to ward off evil.

8. Send New Year greetings

Call up friends or SMS them on the morning of Chinese New Year and wish them Happy New Year, Good Health and Prosperity.

Visit the homes of friends and relatives with two big tangerines.

Bring red packets to give to the children at the homes you're visiting.

These are eight ways to have a roaring Chinese New Year celebration with family and friends!

Eight is the most auspicious number for Chinese people.

It means wealthy and properous.

Here's to your good health and prosperity in the New Year!

Life Coach: Learn How to Make the Top Ten New Year Resolutions Permanent

2009-12-20T15:13:00.003-08:00

Author: Kelly Burris

Source: articlesfactory.com

This is not yet another article to give you advice or tell you what to do. Most people have a difficult time telling a five year old what to do let alone someone who has lived with an unwanted behavior for 5, 10, 15 or more years. This is an article about the basics of how to get the job done.
The mind is great at multitasking. This is why one can maintain several bad habits at once and this is why one can make several resolutions to replace those habits and accomplish them all. Before we get started with the top ten New Year Resolutions however one needs to understand some basic principals about the subconscious.
From your very first breath everything you have seen, heard, smelled, tasted or felt is stored in the subconscious mind. The subconscious uses this information to determine how you emotionally respond to your world. This is what is referred to as your subconscious programming. You are continually subject to the random information of the subconscious if you do not know how it works.
This is why there is an endless supply of advice givers because no one has taken the time to address the single most important question for goal setting, New Year Resolutions or just simply a change in behavior and that is "What determines a human behavior?" A New Year Resolution or setting a goal is all about fixing something that does not work. This brings up another question "Can you fix anything if you do not know how it works?" The answer to this is an emphatic no. It is the equivalent of banging on the top of your radio or TV when it goes on the blink and suddenly it starts working. You say to yourself...I guess I fixed it. Does it make any sense to guess when speaking in terms of the quality of your life and what you need for it to work?
Once you have an answer to the question (What determines human behavior?) you will need information on how to act upon the answer but first let's take a look at the top ten New Year Resolutions slightly revised by a Master Life Coach.
1) Learn the Process of What Determines Human Behavior
The resolution of changing any behavior always begins with a question and the question here is, "What determines human behavior?You are guessing how to accomplish your New Year resolutions if you cannot answer this question. Without learning the process of what determines a behavior it is unlikely you will be able to permanently change any behavior so this question needs to be number one on your list.
2) Spend More Time with Family & Friends
Love is your most powerful emotional state and spending more time with people you love assists in solidifying this emotional state. If you underhand how an emotional state comes about you can maintain this powerful state in the absence of family and friends.
3) Health, Fitness and Weight Loss
Fifty-five percent of adults in America are overweight so this has become a popular New Year Resolution. Evidence of this is the packed Health Clubs in January. Weight Loss is almost a 40 billion dollar a year industry. Every year it is a rehash of the same old things and people continue to buy them. At some point you need to ask yourself if you have control over your eating behavior. If the answer is no or not really then it is time to get control of what is controlling you.
4) Quit Smoking
Smoking is more than just a habit it is a physiological addiction. This is why you must attack this problem from two fronts. There are a number of different ways to immediately address the physiological part of the equation but the behavior must be addressed at the same time in order to permanently kill the habit. When the habit is not addressed along with the physiological side of the problem more harm than good can be done. This happens when you continue to smoke while wearing a patch or using other pharmaceuticals to kill the addiction.
5) Enjoy Life More
This seems like it would be so simple but if you do not understand how an emotional state comes about this is easy to say but very difficult to accomplish.
6) Quit Drinking
While many people use the New Year as an incentive to finally stop drinking, most are not equipped with the skills in taking control of their subconscious. If you do not run the subconscious the subconscious is going to run you.
7) Get Out of Debt
Was money a big source of stress in your life last year? Out of control dept often means out of control emotionally. Making yourself feel better can many times involve overspending. If you begin to understand how an emotional state comes about then you need not overspend to attempt to affect it.
8) Learn Something New
Challenge your mind in the coming year, and your horizons will expand. Especially if you are learning how the subconscious works and how to take control of it.
9) Help Others
This is a popular, non-selfish New Year resolution. As human beings our only real value is what we can do for other people.
10) Get Organized
Organization is the key to permanently maintaining a long New Year Resolution List but where do you start. You start by taking control of what allowed you to become disorganized to begin with and that is of course the supreme ruler in your life, the subconscious. Getting control of the clutter in the subconscious will bring about organization automatically in our lives.
The reason all New Year Resolutions gets down to the subconscious is because the subconscious runs approximately four times faster than you can speak and right now you have no idea what it is doing. The conscious and subconscious is like a rope tow with the vat of mud in the middle. The conscious is one person on one side against the subconscious which is four people on the other side. If consciously you say to yourself, I want to lose weight, quit smoking etc. it is usually a losing proposition because you are outnumbered with information. In other words if you do not understand how to take control of the subconscious you will almost always be out gunned by the subconscious.
Until you learn how to recognize access and change your subconscious programming your New Year Resolutions will probably always be carried over to the next year. The question before you make a New Year Resolution is "Do I want control over my New Year Resolutions?" If the answer to this question is yes then the first step is to get control of your subconscious.

New Year Resolutions

2009-12-20T15:13:00.001-08:00

Author: Gus

Source: articlesfactory.com

[NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONSHOW TO MAKE THEM]

I am an avid New Year's Resolutions writer! In fact, I write them often. May be two or three times in a year. My success rate with them is mixed. I am more or less disciplined and hard working person. So I keep on pushing ahead. But my Resolutions are too ambitious, you may say impractical, to be fulfilled. For example, I may write during this year I will write 3 novels, three non-fiction books, 50 articles, 50 short stories, and 50 poems. At the end of the year, I may not have completed even a single novel, a single non-fiction book, and written only a few articles, short stories, and poems.

My experience with New Year Resolutions has taught me some lessons which I am sharing with you.

1.Don't leave New Year Resolutions for the last moment to write! If you do, on the last day of the year you may end up hurriedly writing down something not better than a shopping list. Spend some time and energy in writing them. At the same time, if you fail to write them before the New Year starts, don't think that now it is too late. Write in the first week of the year or later. It is better writing late than never.
2.Before writing about the New Year and future, cast a glance at the old year and the past. How was the old year? Did you keep your resolutions? If yes, to what extent? If not, why? Given another chance, how would you plan and live the old year. Have a vision of the future. How would you like to see yourself after one year or thereafter? Base your resolutions on this analysis.
3.Write down what you really want to do, not what is routine, customary, or fashionable. If you have no inner urge to reduce weight or quit smoking, it is no use resolving to do so.
4.Make New Year Resolutions a vehicle for change. While we are comfortable with status quo, we want to change our life too. Everybody thinks that he is in a rut. He or she would have been happier in another job, in different circumstances, in new places. But we fear change. Don't just foolhardily jump into change, but plan for it.
5.Plan for new and exciting things in life. Learn something newdancing, playing a musical instrument, a new language, tennis, web-designing, or writing poetry. If you have never loved, love. It is an exciting thing. If you are in love, get married. It is intoxicating.
6.Write down specific goals rather than general. Instead of writing, "I will reduce weight," specify how many pounds or kilograms you want to reduce within which period and by what means. So write, during the year I will reduce my weight by 30 pounds. I will aim at reducing 10 pounds every quarter (so that I have some extra time towards the year-end). I will regulate my diet (be specific about diet too), will exercise or play some game, go for morning or evening walk, start yoga, and lead an active life.
7.Break down bigger whole year aims to smaller quarterly and monthly aims. In fact, each week write down the aim for that week also. Of course, also keep a daily to-do list (to be written at the start of the day or one day in advance). Revise the monthly and quarterly targets in the light of progress made and aims abandoned and new aims added. In fact, write down a continually evolving list of to-do for the year. Whatever you want to do in the year, just add to this list and do when the right time comes.
8.Supplement the Resolutions list with other lists: Daily Prayer in which you may pray to God for giving you happiness, success, and health, etc. Daily Affirmations, in which you may use the power of affirmations. Daily Do's in which you may fix your daily routine which may be helpful in fulfilling your Resolutions, Daily Don'ts, things you should not do.
9.Use positive power! Most of our resolutions fail because they are about negatives rather than positives. We want to reduce weight or quit smoking, or drinking. But all these are negatives. We will surely be defeated fighting against them. Instead, if we decide to start playing tennis, it would be a positive thing. Little by little we will get interested in it. We will get addicted to it. We will not be able to stay at home when it is playtime, whether it is at 5 a.m. or 5 p.m. We will have to go when our partner calls us. If we are over-weight, we will jog, eat less and sensibly. If we get fatigued easily, we will quit smoking and drinking. We would like to be at the top of our tennis team! We will reduce weight, quit smoking and drinking easily (because our game of tennis demands it!).
10.Don't abandon all Resolutions on slight failure! One of the main reasons why diets are abandoned is 'All or Nothing' attitude. If we fail to follow the diet for one day or eat too much one day, we consider that we have failed and abandon the resolution. The same is true of our resolution about quitting smoking or drinking.
11.If your resolutions break down, and they will and should now and then, for example, when you are celebrating something, when you are honeymooning, when you are meeting some deadline, restart the resolutions. Similarly, periodically evaluate the progress, even make changes. A year is a long period; reexamine your life every three months.
12.Don't forget the unwritten premises! When we write our Resolutions we concentrate what we want to achieve in worldly sense. But we fail to mention other important things in life, like: I will be happy, I will love my family, and I will enjoy nature, etc. These unwritten resolutions are more important than the written ones. If we fulfill them and even fail at achieving the written aims, we have still won. If we succeed at both, that is superb!

Now write down your resolutions! Good Luck.

Be Happy! Be Successful! Be Healthy!
Gus
gus@thelifebeautiful.com

Don't Set New Year's Resolutions - Take Action in The New Year

2009-12-20T13:01:00.001-08:00

Author: Wendy Hearn

Source: articlesfactory.com

It's that time of year again when we start talking and thinking about New Year's Resolutions even though they're old hat and we instinctively know they don't work. Because your friends, family and colleagues may chat about what Resolutions they're going to make, do you find yourself wondering whether to make any? We know that within a few days or weeks, the Resolutions will be forgotten, nothing will have changed and yet for some reason most people still worry about them. So why do we still bother with New Year's Resolutions? First, they're a custom and a New Year ushers in a new start, so what better time than now? There's even a small chance that we may stick to our Resolutions this year, so we have a go. The main reason some people think about New Year's Resolutions is because they want to change things in their life.

There's the usual New Year's Resolutions, such as I want to lose weight, change jobs, or earn more money but they tend to be the same ones you've had for years and they're still incomplete. These types of Resolutions are too vague. It's this vagueness, coupled with a lack of action which means that most people don't achieve their New Year's Resolutions. For Resolutions to work, they need to be well thought out and have real meaning. If not, they become a vague item on your "wish list" instead of actually doing something concrete about them.

The word resolution comes from 'resolve' and means to make up one's mind or decide firmly. Prior to New Years Day you may think of Resolutions you want to make and probably feel you've made up your mind, but what happens? Probably, very little or even nothing at all. Even though you know that Resolutions don't usually work, it seems that most us still want to make them. Perhaps that's because other people around you do it, so you feel you should follow suit because there are things in your life which you want to be different. The end of a year is a time for clearing out and completing things, to leave us with a clean slate ready to start a new year. There's something about a new year, a new beginning, and a fresh start which encourages us to make New Year's Resolutions. It's a powerful feeling to know you have a year ahead of you and you can choose what you do with it. It's a time for reflection about where you want to go next.

What about committing to New Year changes and actions, rather than Resolutions?
The key to achieving what you really want in life and business is to take action to achieve those changes. It's the lack of action which stops us from having what we most want. What you want will be different for each individual and may include

ทMore time in your personal life
ทLess stress and more fun.
ทGreater business and career success.
ทBalance between work and home
ทAltering your management or leadership style.

You may think I'm talking about life and business separately, yet they're inextricably linked. The key point is that you may want to focus on your professional life, yet this is directly related to your personal life.

Thinking about New Year's Resolutions may have made you aware that there are some changes you want to make. I encourage you to take steps on a consistent basis to make these changes, rather than vaguely tossing Resolutions around and not doing anything about them.

Who Made The First New Year's Resolution?

2009-12-20T10:59:00.003-08:00

Author: God's Penman

Source: articledashboard.com

What is it that makes people stay up until the wee hours of the morning one night out of the year? My primary objective in life is not to see how late I can stay up, but getting up in the morning.

If I can get up each morning, it is a major accomplishment that I should celebrate with eggs, bacon and a hot cup of coffee which is about all the celebrating I can handle.

I'm not anxious to see someone drop the ball on New Year's Eve. I do enough of that myself throughout the year and believe me, nobody cheers.

One thing I am most careful to do each New Year's Day is make out my resolutions for the coming year. New Year's resolutions represent one of the most ancient of human rituals. I say "human rituals" because it is not known whether the animal or plant world enjoy such exhilarating rituals. The evidence at this point in time is inclusive.

Perhaps Mark Twain was correct when he observed, "humans are the only animals that blush or need to."

I have not always held such high and lofty views of the New Year's resolution. Once, when I was young and did not know any better, I completely ignored this yearly ritual.

My good friend and mentor, the Reverend Frank Simmons, set me straight on this important issue. My early pastorate was close to Frank's and we spent much time together. I learned so much from him, things they do not teach in college.

Each New Year's Day we would spend in each other's society. One year Frank and his wife would entertain us at his parsonage and the next year my wife and I would reciprocate. It was at our parsonage one year when I made the casual remark that I did not believe in New Year's resolutions.

As far as I was concerned, a New Year's resolution was a useless attempt to interfere with scientific laws. My best resolve is not going to change much in the long run. Besides, I can't run that far these days. My mind is bigger than my legs.

For example. Have you ever noticed that a New Year's resolution is stronger at its birth than any subsequent period? My best intention in January is a long faded memory by July.

Most New Year's resolutions are simply lame attempts to apologize for the past year and a promise of better behavior in the year ahead. People spend so much energy in the creative act of coming up with a good set of New Year's resolutions that there is no energy left to actually keep them for more than two consecutive days.

Frank allowed me to dig my hole as deep as possible and then in his unique way, let me know that I was wrong. I always took criticism from him very seriously.

"Can you tell me," he asked with a mischievous twinkle, "the origin of the New Year's resolution and who made the first one?"

Of course, he caught all of us off guard with this one. My good wife suggested that maybe it was Samson who resolved to give up female barbers.

Everyone had a good laugh at that one. Frank especially enjoyed it, slapping his knee and roaring with laughter.

My thoughts turned to the biblical book of Ecclesiastes. "When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed. Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay." (Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 KJV.)

In my mind, a vow is the same thing as a resolution.

As important as it is to make a vow, or resolution, keeping it is more important. If you cannot, or will not, keep it, better not make it.

A resolution is not an opportunity to boast. It should be done very carefully and sincerely.

Many people at this time of the year make resolutions such as attending church more regularly, reading their Bible and praying every day, and giving more money to their local church.

Such resolutions are music in the ear of every pastor. The problem is, the band stops playing in mid-February.

If everyone who made such resolutions actually kept them for an entire year, most pastors would have heart attacks by September. Thankfully, there is no actual medical danger for the cleric population.

Back to Frank's intriguing question. "Can you tell me the origin of the New Year's resolution and who made the first one?"

During our lively discussion of the subject Frank kept quiet. He just leaned back in his chair, listening to the deliberation with a devilish grin playing across his face. Gradually, the rest of us grew silent and directed our attention toward Frank.

"All right," I finally begged, "tell us. Where did the New Year's Resolution originate and who make the first one?"

Frank knew he had us right where he wanted us.

"Not many people know," Frank began, "that the New Year's resolution has biblical roots. It began with Adam."

He certainly had my attention and I leaned forward to catch every word. With great deliberation Frank explained, "As the first couple began their second year in the Garden of Eden, Adam turned to Eve and said, 'Honey, this year I'm going to turn over a new leaf.'"

New Year's Around The World

2009-12-20T10:59:00.001-08:00

Author: Terry Kaufman

Source: articledashboard.com

From food to various cultural practices, one thing is a certainty: No matter where or how we live, the one constant in all our lives is that of a new year, of a time blossoming out into spiritual and physical rebirth. We are the same yet we have refreshed ourselves. .

One of the best known symbols of the new year in the United States is the New Year's baby, a tradition brought to early America by the ancient Greeks (c. 600 BC) with a side trip though Germany.

Early Christians denounced the use of a baby as an act of paganism but since the concept of the baby as a symbol of rebirth was so popular with others, Christians were convinced to add their approval for the baby (in the body of the infant Jesus). Of course, it took many centuries to encompass the thought of a cute baby, complete with a top hat and diaper imprinted with the date of the incoming New Year.

As people are different, so are their ways of greeting the new year. Reaching back centuries, a great many of these celebrations involve food to insure a good, strong harvest. Many center around family and children.

In Russia, children can visit the New Year Tree at the Kremlin Palace of Congresses. This huge fir tree shimmers with an untold number of colored lights. The children can also attend a fairy tale play and to highlight the day, Grandfather Frost and his helper the Snow Maiden distribute gifts. Swedes celebrate the New Year by attending church services in the morning, followed by a big, joyous family dinner.

In West Bengal, in northern India, people celebrate the New Year by wearing flowers, particularly those in pink, red, purple,or white. Women like to wear yellow, the color of Spring. In Karala, in southern India, again flowers and bright� colors play an important part. Children are given food, flowers, and small gifts. Orange flags are flown in central India. And finally, in Gujarat in western India, the New Year's celebration happens at the end of October and is celebrated with Diwali, another Indian festival. Small oil lights are lit on rooftops.

New Year in Vietnam is called Tet Nguyen Dan or merely Tet. It lasts from January 21st to February 19th. Vietnamese tenet believes there is a god residing in each home and at New Year, this god travels to heaven where he analyzes each person's behavior over the last year. It was once believed this god rode to heaven on the back of a carp and now, a live carp is bought and then let go in a river or a pond. The Vietnamese also believe the first person to enter their house during New Year will determine the fortunes of the household, whether they be good or bad.

To keep evil spirits out, Japanese hang a rope of straw in front of the full width of their houses. The rope is meant to signify happiness and good luck.

In China, an envelope called Hong Bao, or Red Pocket, is given by married couples to children and unmarried adults in order to insure a happy life. Grudges are not held - the New Year calls for a clean slate between families, friends, and others of the community. Firecrackers are set off during the Festival of Lanterns to scare away evil spirits.

Off on the other side of the world, residents of Scotland celebrate New Year with Hogmany. Some villages practice the tradition of setting barrels of tar on fire and rolling them through the streets.Symbolically, the old year is burned up and the new one allowed to enter. Like the Japanese, Scots believe luck, good or bad, is determined by the first person entering your domicile, preferably a dark-haired man bearing a gift. This determination of luck is known as first-footing. The Scottish song Auld Lang Syne, is sung at midnight on New Year's Eve, a custom repeated throughout the world.

In the United States, people celebrate New Year's Day with a multitude of food and drink. The day is not complete without turning the television on for the world-famous Tournament of Roses Parade and, of course, the annual Rose Bowl football game.

The old year is winding down, shown by the appearance of Father Time, lugging his hour glass of days left to the old year, his hair and beard long and flowing. It is time to renew again.

New Year

An Overview Of The Chinese New Year For Travelers

2009-12-20T07:16:00.003-08:00

Author: Richard Monk

Source: articledashboard.com

China is a popular travel destination for many travelers and will be more so as the Olympics approach. The new year celebrations in China are top notch and here is some information on them.

An Overview of the Chinese New Year for Travelers

Most of the world celebrates its New Year on January 1st, which marks the beginning of the Gregorian calendar that most countries use. It's not the only New Year celebration, however. The Jewish New Year takes place on Rosh Hashanah, which coincides with a date on the Gregorian calendar that will always fall between September 6 and October 15. Another celebration of the year beginning comes in China - the background of Chinese New Year is very interesting and complex.

The Chinese New Year originally started with the Xin Dynasty, which is where "month one" of the Chinese year was said to start. Month twelve was said to be during the Shang Dynasty. These were not months in the sense of the Gregorian calendar, rather, just marking different periods of time. The first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, changed the beginning of the Chinese New Year to be during the period marked month ten in 221 BC. The final change of when the Chinese New Year would be celebrated happened in 104 BC, when Emperor Wu decided on a first day of the year.

The customs that started with the Chinese New Year came from other sources. The first New Year celebrations were said to have been based on an old legend of a monster known as Nian. This monster could sneak into houses, and all of the Chinese people were afraid of him. Once the population learned that Nian was afraid of loud noises and the color red, people began to put on fireworks displays and decorate with the color red. This led to the term "Guo Nian" (Passover the Nian) which is also used as the term for New Year.

The period of the Chinese New Year celebrations lasts for fifteen days on the Gregorian calendar. The date on which the celebration starts is determined by the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar, and always starts between the Gregorian dates of January 21 and February 20. The celebration starts with New Year's Eve. Before this date, Chinese families make sure to thoroughly clean their houses, because it is believed that this will sweep away bad luck. All brooms and cleaning items are put away on New Year's Eve so good luck can not be swept away, and a family dinner is held to celebrate.

The Chinese New Year ends with the Lantern Festival, one of the most recognizable parts of the holiday to Westerners. This period of celebration is not just held in China; Taiwan, Korea, Singapore and Vietnam, among others, also mark the time of the Chinese New Year.

Enjoying A Times Square New Years Eve

2009-12-20T07:16:00.001-08:00

Author: Mike Selvon

Source: articledashboard.com

The year of 1904 marked an important moment in time for New York and for people around the world. It was the first time that Times Square New Years Eve celebration was held. From that year on, New Years Eve New York city became synonymous with ringing in a new year and a fresh start to the world. Times Tower marked the spot that would later host over one million people each year, all gathered together to celebrate the end of the holidays and the birth of a brand new year.

There are a few things everyone should know about this special day celebrations at Times Square. The first is that it is very crowded. It is estimated that over one million people attend the festivities each year.

Party venues in London, such as the London Eye, gathers around 150,000 people to watch the spectacular firework show. It is definitely a celebration of immense numbers, but still no where near the amount of people who attend the Times Square bash in person, or the billions of people who watch from home.

One hundred years is a long time and this year, the Times Square New Years Eve celebration will mark its anniversary by debuting a new Ball illuminated by LED lights and the panels crafted from Waterford crystal. The ball will be twice as bright as before and pictures of the new ball are now posted on the internet and the New York City Chambers of Commerce.

New York City celebration on this special day will always be in the forethought of people's minds when it comes to ringing in the New Year. A New Years Eve party at Times Square is one of the lures of the Big Apple. Sure you can see a New York Broadway play, but who could not pass up the opportunity to visit Times Square. The celebrities, the parties and the festivities all bring people closer together to share in the fun and excitement that a new year brings.

There is a catch to attending a Times Square New Years Eve bash. It is filled with merrymakers and you should book your hotel reservations for this special day in advance.

There is more than one celebration happening so you will need to make your arrangements as early as possible. If you are attending the Times Square festivities, then you will need to arrive early in the night to be in a good spot to watch the ball drop.

Your New Years Eve Questions Answered

2009-12-20T05:11:00.003-08:00

Author: Mike Selvon

Source: articledashboard.com

The Christmas holiday is over and with it a sense of relief. You dashed around and finished all of your shopping on time. The holiday gatherings are over and the food has been eaten.

You should have an immense sense of relief but there is always that nagging sensation of being let down. Perhaps it is time to take some recreational fun for you and your loved ones. New Years Eve is one of the biggest party days of the year.

Adults around the world celebrate the end of the old year and the beginning of the New Year. Small, intimate gatherings or large celebrations bring out the party animal in us all. There are plenty of places to visit on this special night each year and it can all seem confusing if you attempt to do this at the last minute.

You may be the club sort or simply want to host your own New Years Eve party. The choices are endless and can be anything you want it to be. If you are unsure of what to do on New Years Eve, this article is for you. You can get ideas on what to do to ring in the New Year in style.

What is the history of New Years Eve?

Celebrating the New Year is not a modern tradition. This history begins with the Babylonians hosting festivities that lasted for days to mark the first New Moon after the First day of spring each year. But you have to keep in mind that the calendar in which modern humanity uses has changed over the years through the whims of different rulers.

It was not until Julius Caesar developed the Julian calendar that the days became to coincide with modern festivities. Over the centuries festivities have marked the end of the old year with the birth of a new year. Each culture has had different ways of celebrating this rebirth.

What are New Years Eve cruises?

New Years Eve cruises are exactly as the name implies. It is a cruise aboard a ship that is out to sea or in port on New Years Eve. Most cruise lines are operational during this time period and offer package deals for families and individuals wanting to ring in the New Year in a different manner than the typical party.

Cruise lines may have a ball or some type of party that fits in with any traveler's desire. You can elect to cruise the Mediterranean or the Caribbean waters. The choice is completely up to you but make sure you book your trip in advance because space fills up quickly.

How far in advance should I make New Years Eve plans?

If you have been invited to a party at a nearby destination or friend's house you will want to RSVP quickly as a courtesy to the host or hostess. If you intend to book a package deal, travel abroad or take a cruise you will want to book your vacation as far in advance as possible to avoid the rush.

This is especially true if you are flying. Some hotels offer last minute packages to sell out unused rooms but you do not want to count on this as part of your determining factors in where to go. It is best to have your New Years Eve plans in place at least by Christmas.

I have young children and they cannot be awake until midnight. What can I do to celebrate the New Years with them?

Many parents of young children fool their kids into thinking midnight has arrived by setting the clocks forward. You can turn the channel to a television station in another part of the world that is on a different time zone.

Most small children do not realize the difference between nine o-clock and midnight. If you feel uncomfortable with the deception then just explain to them that they are not old enough to stay up until midnight.

Children under the age of seven will fall asleep before reaching the magic hour. You can let them try to stay up as late as they can and chances are they will have the time of their lives just with that extra bit of freedom from a regularly scheduled bedtime.

Are there inexpensive parties and trips for New Years Eve?

If you cannot afford a trip out of area there are usually many local parties in your neck of the country. Local country clubs, hotels and resorts often have New Years Eve festivities. Some airlines and travel agents have last minute deals to popular resorts.

It is always better to make arrangements before New Years Eve but if you cannot there is always the possibility of last minute packages that become available due to cancellation. You will have to stay diligent but you can have a great time ringing in the New Year.

Don't Set New Year's Resolutions - Take Action In The New Year

2009-12-20T05:11:00.001-08:00

Author: wendy hearn

Source: articledashboard.com

It's that time of year again when we start talking and thinking about New Year's Resolutions even though they're old hat and we instinctively know they don't work. Because your friends, family and colleagues may chat about what Resolutions they're going to make, do you find yourself wondering whether to make any? We know that within a few days or weeks, the Resolutions will be forgotten, nothing will have changed and yet for some reason most people still worry about them. So why do we still bother with New Year's Resolutions? First, they're a custom and a New Year ushers in a new start, so what better time than now? There's even a small chance that we may stick to our Resolutions this year, so we have a go. The main reason some people think about New Year's Resolutions is because they want to change things in their life.

There's the usual New Year's Resolutions, such as I want to lose weight, change jobs, or earn more money but they tend to be the same ones you've had for years and they're still incomplete. These types of Resolutions are too vague. It's this vagueness, coupled with a lack of action which means that most people don't achieve their New Year's Resolutions. For Resolutions to work, they need to be well thought out and have real meaning. If not, they become a vague item on your "wish list" instead of actually doing something concrete about them.

The word resolution comes from 'resolve' and means to make up one's mind or decide firmly. Prior to New Years Day you may think of Resolutions you want to make and probably feel you've made up your mind, but what happens? Probably, very little or even nothing at all. Even though you know that Resolutions don't usually work, it seems that most us still want to make them. Perhaps that's because other people around you do it, so you feel you should follow suit because there are things in your life which you want to be different. The end of a year is a time for clearing out and completing things, to leave us with a clean slate ready to start a new year. There's something about a new year, a new beginning, and a fresh start which encourages us to make New Year's Resolutions. It's a powerful feeling to know you have a year ahead of you and you can choose what you do with it. It's a time for reflection about where you want to go next.

What about committing to New Year changes and actions, rather than Resolutions? The key to achieving what you really want in life and business is to take action to achieve those changes. It's the lack of action which stops us from having what we most want. What you want will be different for each individual and may include

More time in your personal life

Less stress and more fun.

Greater business and career success.

Balance between work and home

Altering your management or leadership style.

You may think I'm talking about life and business separately, yet they're inextricably linked. The key point is that you may want to focus on your professional life, yet this is directly related to your personal life.

Thinking about New Year's Resolutions may have made you aware that there are some changes you want to make. I encourage you to take steps on a consistent basis to make these changes, rather than vaguely tossing Resolutions around and not doing anything about them.

How to Keep New Years Resolutions in July

2009-12-20T03:05:00.003-08:00

Author: Harvey Rosenberg

Source: articleage.com

Most people think they can make a New Years Resolution as the
clock strikes midnight on New Years Eve and their life will
magically change. Feeling intoxicated with the uplifting holiday
spirits, resolutions roll off our tongues.

Yet, if you want to increase your personal power and escape the
ranks of victim-hood through making and keeping New Years
Resolutions, you need more than good intentions.

You need to leave behind forever your woe-is-me history of New
Years Resolutions and begin a new history. One in which you
keep resolutions in July.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could accomplish your health New
Years Resolution or your fitness New Years Resolution? Life
would be dramatically different forever.

Disclaimer: Let's make keeping resolutions in July as fun
and light-hearted as possible. Having escaped mom's womb with a
crop of grey hair, I know all too well the serious side of life
inside out, and outside in.

In fact, I think it wise to include at least one humorous
New Years Resolution each year. You're guaranteed a good laugh
and it might change forever your history of New Years
Resolutions.

I've discovered that I can still be exceptionally committed to
something while not taking myself too seriously. I encourage you
to consider doing the same.

Making New Years Resolutions is a tad like eating apple
pie, grits, or tacos: each is done quickly, often impulsively,
with expectations of satisfaction.

However, unless the baker bakes soggy, yucky, tasteless apples,
or the cook burns the grits, or prepares tacos with moldy beans,
many more people enjoy the results they get from eating pies,
grits or tacos than making resolutions.

Making resolutions is easy; keeping resolutions six
months later and beyond more difficult and challenging.

It's been estimated that a mere 20% of us find the strength to
exercise more, eat healthier foods, give up or reduce smoking,
or change other behaviors.

It seems as though our great intentions to keep our top ten New
Years Resolutions fail. Maybe if we only made funny New Years
Resolutions we'd have greater success.

How sad so few of us keep our commitments to ourselves.

How sad so many of us give up and quit, making our commitments
to ourselves meaningless. When this happens over and
over, we lose face with ourselves.

Our self-esteem plummets, and we have an increasingly more
difficult time believing ourselves. We start believing our only
history of New Years Resolutions will be a painful and
disappointing one.

But there is hope. With some changes in our angles of
vision, we can remedy this. We can change our history of New
Years Resolutions and create a new history.

Remember: our history of New Years Resolutions is just that. A
history. We can always create a new history of New Years
Resolutions, one that brings great joy to our hearts.

How a New Year's Resolution I Made in 1983 and Have
Kept to This Day Has Slowly, Painfully, Persistently Transformed
Me from the King of Self- Destruction to the Prince of Recovery
and Now The Apprentice of Joy

Flash back to New Years Day, 1983, Phoenix, AZ. Sharing
an apartment with Virginia, a woman who wanted a brother-sister
relationship, while I craved sex.

Hung over, groggy, feeling like shit, I dialed mom, requesting a
loan for a new business. (I'm great at starting them, I suck at
maintaining them).

She agreed with one condition: I needed to promise her
I'd never use drugs again.

Stunned, surprised, uncertain what to do, I remembered I had
recently driven her to the San Francisco Airport, smoking a
joint and extolling dope's virtues: marijuana, mescaline, acid,
hashish, and amphetamines were close cousins (in fact, much
closer than my blood relations).

Daily I'd roll out of bed and before my feet hit the floor, I'd
be inhaling a joint. Could I possibly ever live without
drugs?

I told mom I'd get back to her with my decision.

On that New Years day so long ago, I began looking at my life,
how I was living, the results I was getting, and how much love
surrounded me.

It was a pretty bleak picture when I faced it honestly, looked
at it squarely, and didn't run away from those truths and the
reality of my life.

I dialed her number, hands trembling slightly.

"Mom, I promise never to use marijuana or any other drugs
the rest of my life."

That promise was the beginning of transforming my history of New
Years Resolutions. I now have a much brighter picture than I did
in 1983.

Flash Forward. As of November 2005, I've been drug-free
these twenty-two years. I also stopped consuming alcohol in
November 1983, as well as giving up gambling and seven years
later, bulimia.

I had a strong commitment, i.e., the promise to my mom. Could it
be that people who quit their resolutions don't really have as
strong a commitment as is needed to succeed?

Or could it be that it takes more than a strong commitment
if emotional wounds from the past haven't been healed?

To further explore ths issue of emotional wounds and commitment,
and to read about 11 Important Considerations in Making New
Years Resolutions and Keeping Them In July, please visit my
web site.

The Parent's Guide to New Year Resolution Ideas

2009-12-20T03:05:00.001-08:00

Author: Trevor Johnson

Source: ezinearticles.com

New year resolution ideas often include us depriving ourselves of something. It would be better to focus on treating ourselves rather than not allowing or depriving ourselves of something. If we look at the good things instead of the bad then we can start to make resolutions that we will stick to.

Even if you make changes to do with children and changing the way we parent it is a positive step forward. With parenting resolutions they not only change our own world's but, also the world of our children. If we do not manage to implement those changes within the year, but change some area of our life we will still be closer than we were the year before.

Start to recognise when a child is behaving well and reward them accordingly. Notice the words used to speak to children and learn to show them gratitude instead of focussing on the negatives. Negatives are not helpful when spoken to a child.

Go camping or take up a sport together, at least you will be sharing more time with your child. Once parents start to spend more quality time with their children then they notice how much their children change and come out of themselves. Often we are too interested in our own lives and feel we lack time when really we should be making time for our children.

Try to use positive praise when your child does something well tell them. Instead of watching all the bad things that your child does make a real effort to praise them and notice their achievements. When using positives with your child instead of using negatives many changes will take place.

Learn to set an example because this is how children learn. They look up to parents as role models, but if the parent is doing something wrong then the child will learn to do that as well. If a person is lazy or untidy the child will learn that is all right to throw rubbish on the floor or leave toys out.

Stop bad habits before they spiral out of control. Avoid the triggers for the bad behaviour such as not hanging around outside in the smokers' corner. If bad habits are stopped early then children are not likely to have the same bad habits when they are older.

Parents that smoke have a higher chance of making their child have the habit when they are older. Weight issues can also arise in children if the occur in parents. Bad habits are often past on from parents to children.

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Why a Gym Membership is a Mistake When it Comes to New Year's Resolutions

2009-12-20T00:59:00.001-08:00

Author: Griff Hanning

Source: ezinearticles.com

What is it about working out that makes so many people with great intentions lose drive after a small amount of time? Even after they buy a gym membership, get all the right clothes, new shoes, and the latest and great energy drink, the passion is gone shortly after January 30th.

New Year's resolutions have become somewhat of a joke. The excitement and good intentions are great, but the follow through is amazingly pathetic. The key ingredient is the "D" word; discipline. Discipline is one of the hardest things to implement in life. It takes daily sacrifice and hard work. And yet, it is the only way that good health from a regular workout schedule is going to be successful.

If you are one of the thousands of people who own a gym membership and use it only a few times a month, stop paying for this and start working out at home. You can get the same, if not better results by simply using the resources around you and save $30 to $100 per month! Here are a few ideas:

Try looking for free YouTube videos that show you how to do different workouts and other at-home exercises. There are plenty of them out there, and you may end of finding something that is worth purchasing later on. You can find other videos at Mypipeline.com. Find a few things that you like and use them to propel you forward. Working out does not have to feel like a chore. Believe it or not you can have fun while getting healthy.

Another thing you can do is to go to your local park. Use the playground as your person workout station. You can do pull-ups, sit-ups, dips, calf raises, squats, push-ups, and tons of other exercises for free at the park. You also get to enjoy the fresh air which is much healthier than any stinky smelly gym.

Finally, jog around your neighborhood. Running, jogging and even walking are some of the best things you can do to stay healthy. Find a partner to run with you so that you can both motivate each other. If you hate jogging, then consider taking up a sport. Make it work for yourself.

Do not cancel your gym membership if you actually use it. But for the majority of people who do not use their membership as often as they should, get rid of it and find a system that works for you at home. Make every dollar of your hard earned money count, do not waste it on something that you lack the discipline to use.

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Going Out For New Years Eve? Where to Find Trendy Plus Size Dresses

2009-12-20T00:58:00.001-08:00

Author: Sheridan Salter

Source: ezinearticles.com

You've spent more of the Holiday season, shopping and celebrating with friends, but now New Year's Eve is steadily approaching and you have no idea what to wear! With more and more retailers moving plus size fashion out of stores, where do you begin your online search for trendy plus size dresses to ring in the New Year in style? Here is a short list of online stores offering the trendiest, most glamorous dresses fitted for plus size women:

1. Torrid

Torrid creates beautiful designs in plus size fashion with the youthful crowd in mind. With a target demographic of 18-35, you'll find plenty of dresses that appeal to your sense of style and glamour. The reason why Torrid is one of the leaders in the plus size fashion retail industry is because of their close attention to detail to current fashion trends. These aren't simply cookie-cutter dresses that are really designed to fit a size 4 and then made in bigger sizes. Instead, you will find that these fashions are made especially to fit the curves of women size 12 and up. While there are brick-and-mortar stores across the country, the website offers specials and exclusives that can only be found online. Wearing an exclusive dress means that you don't have to worry about someone else showing up at the party having grabbed the same dress off of the rack as you!

2. Igigi

Igigi specializes in sexy and sophisticated clothing for women size 12 and up. Some clothing lines tend to make dresses with a "one design fits all" mentality, as if there isn't a range of diversity of curves and body shapes among plus size women. Igigi actually bucks this trend by embedding special "Style Guide" tools on the website that tell you whether the dress actually fits your body shape! Whether you're an hour glass or inverted triangle, it is easy to identify the style and fit that will look best on you. This kind of service makes online shopping for plus size clothing effortless.

Of course, there are old standbys like Lane Bryant to shop for the perfect dress for New Year's Eve. Whereas many mainstream retailers are neglecting the specific needs of their extra curvy customer base, other companies are stepping in to fill the gap by offering specialized designs properly fitted with plus size women in mind. Chances are you won't be disappointed by the many choices in beautiful, trendy styles in plus size fashion from these retailers!

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New Year Resolutions - Six Tips to Help You Stick to Them

2009-12-19T23:01:00.003-08:00

Author: Prakash Rao

Source: ezinearticles.com

Why does anyone resolve to do something during the coming year?

The resolutions generally relate to one or more areas that you see as a fault or limitation, or an area you can improve in your quest for perfection. Weight loss, smoking cessation, anger management, time management, better control over spending and finances, even public speaking - all of these come under one of the categories above. These resolutions, if followed, would eliminate a negative quality or acquire a positive quality. Unfortunately, many, if not most, people fail to stick to whatever they resolve to do.

Why do people fail to stick to their New Year Resolutions?

Reluctance to leave comfort zone. Most people operate in their comfort zone, in their cocoons, with the equivalents of their little rubber duckys or like the Peanuts character Linus and his blanket. When they are in this comfort zone, the old habits, addictions and attractions are difficult to lose. You can only achieve your goals when you leave your comfort zone. The only way that you can leave the comfort zone is if it becomes uncomfortable. Imagine that you are sitting in a comfortable armchair near a cozy fire on a cold winter's night. The only reason you would leave such a comfortable position would be if your chair was on fire. So light a fire under that armchair and leave your comfort zone.
Fear. This is similar to the reluctance to leave comfort zone, but extends beyond that. The human animal is a bundle of fears that he (I use "he" or "him" in a neutral sense) collects like a pack rat right from childhood. It includes the fear of rejection (by an individual or by a group), the fear of ridicule, the fear of personal injury and the fear of the unknown (hence the comfort zone). The best way to overcome any fear is to stare it right in the eye. Are you a man or a mouse? (Or a woman or a... whatever!)
Insufficient motivation. The worst thing anyone can do is resolve to do something to please someone else. You would be emotionally blackmailing yourself! If you don't have a direct reward for what you believe is a sacrifice on your part, your motivation for the sacrifice is superficial at best. Do what you set out to for your own sake and see the reward as commensurate with the action. Don't think of this as a sacrifice.
Lack of plan of action. A friend of mine came up with this gem: Vision without action is only a daydream, and action without vision is a nightmare! Likewise, the old chestnut goes: If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Do take the effort to set a goal (what you will do), state the mission (why you will do it), and formulate a clear plan of action with milestones.
Taking on too much. 180 degrees (U-turn) is too drastic to achieve or sustain. The elephant must be eaten only one bite at a time. The change must be evolutionary, not revolutionary. Take small steps, consolidate the position, and then push forward to the next step. Set your sights lower. If you want to quit smoking, cut down the frequency from twice an hour to once an hour, then once in two hours, and so on until you can go for a few days without a smoke. When you quit cold turkey, the craving will distract you to the point that it may even be beneficial to smoke! Likewise, if you want to improve your time management skills, trying to adopt a system overnight is nigh on impossible. Take small steps like managing your appointments, managing your task list, managing your priorities, etc.
Impossible to track progress. With goals such as weight loss and smoking cessation, it is possible to see progress. For example, if your goal is to lose 15 pounds, you can track your progress by weighing yourself every day. However, if your goal is to control your anger or your time, you cannot track the progress. Find appropriate metrics. For example, in the realm of stress management, your metric could be the number of times in a day. For time management, the metrics could be how efficiently you complete the task. The metric allows you to set SMART goals - specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timely.

By taking the steps outlined above to defeat the six patterns that thwart sticking to new year resolutions, you have a better chance of achieving what you set out to.

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Intimidated by the New Years Resolution Crowd at the Gym?

2009-12-19T23:01:00.001-08:00

Author: Ava Whitfield

Source: ezinearticles.com

Don't Let the Resolution Crowd Deter You From Achieving Your Weight Loss Goals!

It's that time of the year again: The Holiday Season between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve that leaves the average American temporarily unable to button their jeans. This time of the year is a boost in revenue for gym membership sales, an annoyance to regular gym rats who are inconvenienced by the large crowds (that will substantially diminish by the time Valentine's Day rolls around), and an intimidation factor to newbies looking to achieving their weight loss or fitness goals. If you are serious about taking off a few pounds gained from Holiday weight, follow these tips to stay on the course of consistency until you reach your ideal weight.

1. Be flexible in which exercise machines you work out on.

If you're anything like me, you probably head straight for the elliptical machine once you get to the gym. Five minute warmup and you're ready to reach your daily cardio goal. Well, it's almost a given that the elliptical machines will be the most popular at your local machine, so much so that many gyms attach a "friendly warning" to limit use to 30 minutes to accommodate other gym-goers. If the post-Holiday crowd leaves you with a long wait for your favorite machine, take it as an opportunity to vary your workout to prevent a fitness plateau. Try the rowing machine that hardly ever has a waiting list. Or try the boot camp workout class instead.

2. Take a dance class to lose weight and improve your fitness.

The overwhelming majority of the "lose holiday weight fast" crew heads straight to the gym to work off the pounds. Why not try a salsa dancing class at a local dance studio instead? I'm sure you've seen the hit TV show "Dancing With the Stars" (or maybe tried one of their workout DVDs). Not only are dance classes fun, but they also count toward your weekly cardio exercise goals! An additional benefit to "exercise that doesn't feel like exercise" is that dance classes are typically a lot less crowded than gyms. While you're also thinking outside of the box, martial arts classes are great for overall health benefits as well.

3. Hit your local track to exercise outdoors!

Many people opt to go for a walk or jog outside rather than fight crowds to the gym. You do not have to do either or, but if you know that your gym is typically overcrowded on particular days, then try taking your exercise program outdoors. If you need a little extra help dragging yourself off the couch, enlist a workout buddy, or better yet, spring for a personal trainer. Many personal trainers will come directly to your home to work out with you. How's that for convenience?

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Best New Year's Eve Hors D'oeuvres

2009-12-19T21:19:00.003-08:00

Author: Kasan Groupe

Source: articlesbase.com

With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start creating all of your menu plans. If you’re a fan of tradition then you probably won’t have to put too much thought into your Thanksgiving or Christmas feasts, but New Years is a completely different story. Tradition doesn’t really dictate a specific menu, so you can easily be creative and make up your own traditions as you go this year, whether they involve black caviar or cheese whiz and crackers it sure to be a fun planning process. If you’re searching for some great hors d’oeuvres to add to the meal, then check my suggestions below. 1. Chips and dip. This is a classic appetizer that your guests certainly won’t turn their noses up at. While it’s a classic choice, you can still make it incredibly delicious and unique. If you choose tortilla chips and salsa, consider making your own salsa from scratch. You’ll just need some tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lemons and salt and pepper. You can also go with potato chips and French onion dip. Just make sure the potato chips aren’t you ordinary grocery store variety. Aim for baked or kettle and be sure to make the dip from scratch as well. 2. Hummus and pitas. There are various ways to make the perfect hummus from scratch, so just try to incorporate your favorite flavors into the mix. Roasted red pepper will give the hummus a nice kick, or you can even make almond hummus if you are looking to give it a sweeter touch. When choosing pita bread, make sure that it is soft and fresh. You may even want to just cut up some flat bread. When serving hummus and pitas, its best to cut the bread into small triangles and serve them around a small bowl of the hummus. 3. Bruschetta. This is another great pre-meal treat. There are endless bruschetta recipes out there, so again just incorporate some of you favorite flavors and be original. Don’t opt for the most basic tomatoes and cilantro version; make the evening special with some Brie and Walnut oil bruschetta or some artichoke bruschetta. You really can’t go wrong as long as you’re creative. Your New Years Eve is sure to be a tasty evening as long as you plan ahead for the perfect menu items. Just be sure to taste test all of the items before serving them on the big night.

8 Tips For Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions

2009-12-19T21:19:00.001-08:00

Author: Mike Irvin

Source: ezinearticles.com

Making a New Years' Resolution is something people do each year. A resolution is a promise to yourself to do something different, whether it is to quit smoking, lose weight or go back to school. Here are some tips to stick to your "resolution".

1. Don't make it impossible. If you plan to lose weight, set a reasonable goal, perhaps 1 pound per week until you reach your goal. In other words, make it something that you can actually achieve.

2. Don't punish yourself for any transgressions. Everyone slides off the rails occasionally, that is why we are human and not superheroes. No one is perfect and the sooner you stop beating yourself up, the sooner you can get on with your goals.

3. Enlist a friend who has the same resolution as you. Work together on a buddy system to keep each other in check. Be supportive and seek support, two heads are better than one.

4. Keep a journal to track your progress. Write down your thoughts each day about how you are feeling and the steps you have taken to reach your ultimate goal.

5. Reward yourself. Set mini-goals and when you reach those, reward yourself with something great. It could be a day at the spa, a day out with friends, whatever it is that you like to do. Don't reward yourself with something that is not in line with your resolution. This means if you are trying to lose weight, don't reward yourself with a giant piece of cheesecake. Buy yourself a piece of clothing instead.

6. Don't make more than one resolution. If you have too many, it will be a recipe for disaster and disappointment. Instead, choose one really great resolution that you want to make for yourself and follow through.

7. Choose a resolution that is important to you. If it doesn't mean much, then it is likely you will not follow through.

8. Visualize your goal. See yourself in the future and how you will feel once you have achieved what you set out to do. Visualization is a strong motivator for most people.

A New Year's resolution does not have to be undertaken on New Year's Eve. It can be any day of the year. All you need to do is to make a solid promise to yourself that you will achieve a goal within a set time frame. If you need to, write a letter to yourself and outline the pros of reaching your goal. Keep these tips in mind to help you decide on a goal and stick to it.

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Start the New Year with a Home based Business

2009-12-19T19:05:00.003-08:00

Author: Brent Vanderstelt

Source: articlesbase.com

With the Christmas season right around the corner and the New Year right afterwards, this is the time of year when people reflect on the past and set about creating New Year’s resolutions to change their lives based on new aspirations and goals. The New Year is the perfect time of the year to start a home based business and allows you to take advantage of several benefits of owning a home based business. Home-based businesses are the trend of the future. Government and industry reports show that increasing numbers of men and women are now opting to work out of their homes. In fact, the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that 4.12 million entrepreneurs are now working at home, most of which are in services industry. Entrepreneurs are rediscovering the benefits of working at home. The continuously good performance of the economy followed by a change in lifestyles buoys well for the home-based entrepreneur. Many people now want to combine their careers with families, opting out of the rat race to spend more time with their families and take a more proactive part in raising their children. The technological innovations in the past decades have also made working at home easier and more feasible. You need not look farther than your kitchen, bedroom, den, living room, or garage to find the foundation on which to build your business enterprise. Here are eight reasons why it pays to work at home: 1. To gain personal freedom. The most enticing aspect of starting a home-based business is the opportunity it provides to gain control over your own life. As a home business entrepreneur, you can shape your work life depending on your goals and environment. There are no bosses to follow, no corporate culture to abide by, and no rigid work schedules nor time clocks. Instead, you have the freedom to work and earn as you choose, in the comfort and convenience of your own homes. Of course, having all the time and freedom to work as you please also has its drawback. Thus, a home business entrepreneur needs to have good time management skills and discipline to push yourself to work. 2. To reap financial benefits. The financial benefits of working at home are equally attractive. The convenience of having your office a few steps away from your bed allows you to save on commute time, gasoline and transportation expenses. There is also little need to buy power suits and dress up every workday as you can work in your jogging outfit or pajama. Since you work at home, you save on rental payments and overhead costs are cut significantly; allowing you to plough all your capital and profits back into the business. Your earning potential is directly proportional to your performance: no more waiting for your boss to give you your raise or promotion before you can increase your income. More importantly, however, a home business allows people who have been frequently shut out of the job market--homemakers, students, retirees, and the disabled, to name a few-to to create new income opportunities. 3. To exploit tax advantages. Using your home as a place of business offers a number of tax advantages. For starters, it allows you to deduct a part of the operating and depreciation expenses on your home. This means that a percentage of your rent or mortgage payment, depreciation, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and expenses for household maintenance, repairs, or improvements is deductible. You can also be entitled to deduct expenses from using a vehicle for your business, including gas, insurance, depreciation, and others. Consult your accountant for a careful evaluation of what can be and what cannot be deducted from using your home office. 4. To be with the family. Many opt to start their business from their homes to strengthen family relationships. A home business allows family members to be involved in the business. Husbands or wives can help in various aspects of the business, while children have the opportunity to see what their parents do for a living. Parents, most especially, can both work and earn, while taking care of their children; although daycare arrangements or babysitter may be needed to help you concentrate on the work at hand. 5. To reduce stress. Working at home can reduce the stress of juggling the demands of your work life with those of your private life. You can work while staying at home to care for a sick child, or continue to work late at night after preparing and sharing dinner with the family. Since you work alone, there is no office politics and deadlines imposed by your boss. You only need to follow the deadlines and schedules you have set for yourself. 6. For job enrichment. As a home-based entrepreneur, you are not boxed into one job and given a label identifying you as a researcher, secretary, banker, manager, or administrative assistant. You are free to learn and perform a variety of work-related tasks. If you are a solo entrepreneur, then you even have to be ready of being all things for your business: the strategy setter, marketing and sales person, customer service representative, accountant and bookkeeper, and other roles. You can vary your activities to keep you from getting bored. While it means greater workload, the plus point is that you develop an understanding of all aspects of your own business. More importantly, personal growth is greatly enhanced as you learn what you can (and cannot do) and your goals become much more achievable. 7. To increase productivity. Many home-based entrepreneurs find that working at home helps them to be more productive. With lesser time dedicated to commuting, there is more time available to work. More importantly, working for your own business - wherein the amount of financial compensation depends on your productivity and business management - increases the level of enthusiasm. Many get so caught up in what they're doing that it's actually hard for them to stop. 8. To harness competitive advantages. One of the biggest benefits of working out of your home is the reduced overhead cost. Lower operating costs can enable you to be more competitive, not just in the prices you charge but also in the quality of service you offer. You can use the money you save on rent to increase your overall profitability, or you can pass it on to customers in the form of lower prices. Competitors restricted by higher overhead costs have no such options. What they charge is predetermined by their rental agreements. The higher the rent, the higher their prices. Moreover, a smaller business makes it easier to provide customers with personal service. There are many great home based businesses out there today, the one that I found that works best for me and my situation is Fortune Hi Tech Marketing. Fortune Hi Tech Marketing takes the based business model to the next level and eliminates the need to carry any inventory. Everything is handled from the representatives replicated website. Fortune Hi Tech Marketing pays you to market products and services that you already use such as cell phone service, high speed internet, health and beauty items, home security, home phone service and dozens of other products. Given these benefits and more, the trend toward home-based businesses is clearly just beginning. As more people recognize the opportunities of working from their homes, coupled by the need to be independent and the drive to succeed, others will soon join this growing movement.

Brent Vanderstelt is a home based business and internet marketing expert and has started a home based business with Fortune Hi Tech Marketing. visit www.time4fortune.com

New Year, New You - Making Change That Lasts

2009-12-19T19:05:00.001-08:00

Author: Cheryl Jones-Reardon

Source: ezinearticles.com

The holidays are behind us and a new year full of blessings lies ahead! The hibernation we experience during the winter months creates the perfect space to quietly prepare for change in the New Year. What does "new year, new you" mean to you? Do you wish to lose weight? Get fit? Sleep better? Reduce stress? Simplify?

There are a few things you need to consider as you prepare to make the lifestyle changes that will help you achieve your health goals. You'll need to first identify what your optimal state of health and wellness looks like. You can make a list, a drawing, or a collage so that you can see your vision on paper. Then put this in a highly visible place as a daily reminder of your intentions.

Try to stand on the scale or before the mirror in a place of self-acceptance, even if you are busting out of your jeans! I realize this sounds crazy but it's important. It's more common to look at our bodies with disgust, loathing, and even hatred, focusing on what's wrong rather than what's right. Even if you are overweight or managing an illness, your body continues to perform amazing feats every day. Identify the situations, moods, thoughts, or people that trigger harmful behaviors. This requires mindfulness of both our internal and external environments. Practicing an "attitude of gratitude" will help you attract blessings into your life.

Believe in yourself! In order to make the changes you are envisioning you must believe that you have the ability to accomplish your health goals. This can be a challenge if you have failed in the past. However, it is imperative that you believe that in this moment you have the capacity to succeed. Remember, whatever state your body is in now is impermanent. You may wish to create a mantra, affirmation, or positive statement to help rebuild your self-efficacy.

Think about how you will reward yourself to reinforce your changes. Try to come up with rewards that involve acts of self-care like treating yourself to bodywork such as a massage, facial, or reflexology session. Other ideas might be an aromatherapy candle, book, CD, meditation cushion, or body lotion. When you achieve a significant goal perhaps you can give yourself a day at a spa or retreat center.

Based on past experience and present moment awareness you will get to know yourself better. This self-knowledge will help you practice a higher level of self-care that eventually you'll do with more ease.

Be careful of the "turning over a new leaf" mentality. For changes to last, we must practice a new behavior, attitude, or way of thinking for 3-6 months. Statistics show that most people who crash diet or participate in intense exercise programs relapse after six months. Remember, the key to making lifelong change is to take small steps. We may not be able to control what life presents us with, but we always have control over how we manage ourselves. One breath, one choice at a time, we inch our way to an optimal state of health and well-being.

Cheryl Jones-Reardon, holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science from the University of Connecticut and a Certificate in Spirituality from Saint Joseph College. She has completed extensive training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Cheryl is a lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Health Careers at Manchester Community College. She presents wellness programs for a number of local hospitals and has a private practice as a fitness and wellness coach in South Windsor, CT.
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New Years Wedding Favors Ideas

2009-12-19T16:59:00.003-08:00

Author: Kath Anderson

Source: ezinearticles.com

Generally brides chose to celebrate their wedding day in style during the summer months. Hopefully this will guarantee them a bright sunny day. The wedding industry is now becoming an all year round business.

Couples are now beginning to realize the cost effective wedding celebrations at Christmas time. Hotels are already brimming in Christmas decorations. Christmas trees brightly lit up and beautifully decorated. Look for hotels and venues which are adorned in decorations. The hotels and venues may even have outside Christmas tress which are lit up. Photographers can capture the festive mood and spirit on camera. This will not only give you stunning wedding photographs but scenery that is not like any other. Crisp mornings possible snowy mountains.

A terrific start to your wedding day. Lets get the party get off to a flying start.

If you are planning your wedding the year before. Why not take advantage of the seasonal sales though out the year in stores and also on line. Think of what you would like to see at a New Year's wedding. Winter colors. Bright and glitzy New Years colors. How the bridesmaids will look? What is the groom going to where? How you would like to see your tables decorated? Heaps of questions to answer. Take a deep breath and think of wedding favors. You can design inexpensive and cheap wedding favors for your guests to enjoy. They can be made in advance so that's at least one thing off your list.

Combine one of your toasts with a New Year's wedding favor. Try a Margarita pitcher for a change. Instead of wine and champagne try Margaritas as a toast. You can ask your venue hosts to organize Margaritas pitchers for each table. Brides can also order frozen pitchers which flash in the dark by using little lights which go around the foot of the pitcher. The lights come in various colors to suit your wedding theme. The pitchers can have fun messages from the newly-weds on the front of the pitchers.

As a fun wedding favor you can purchase inexpensive Margarita glasses which light up in the dark. A personal message can be in scripted on the front of the glass. A fun and reusable wedding favor, your guests will enjoy over and over again. Depending on your budget. Couples can order a Martini gift bag from on-line stockists. Or they can make the contents of the Martini gift bag themselves. The bag will contain all the contents the guest needs to make a perfect Martini.

Kath Anderson is a writer for DIY Wedding Favors at http://www.mydiyweddingfavors.com The original of this article can be found on My DIY Wedding Favors

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Spirituality and New Year's Resolutions

2009-12-19T16:59:00.001-08:00

Author: Monica Thakrar

Source: ezinearticles.com

With New Year's almost upon us resolutions are something to think about. Year after year, we make resolutions with such earnestness, only to see them falter after only a month or two. The longstanding question remains: How can we truly follow through on our New Year's resolutions?

One way to be able to stay true to our resolutions is to become better connected with our spirit. What does that mean? It means understanding our soul's desires and moving towards them. Often, we set goals for ourselves that are in line with what our mind or society tells us we should be doing - eating better, exercising more often, controlling our finances, spending more time with family and friends. But if these goals are not aligned with our spirit's desires, we will not be able to effect true change in our life.

Achieving goals and sustained change are truly an inside-out job. Spirituality plays an important role in allowing us to become more connected with ourselves and with something higher than us. When we are thus connected, we make decisions for our greatest good and ones that help us reach our highest potential. When we are aligned with this potential, there is not as much internal resistance within us that will prevent us from reaching our goals.

So what is spirituality compared to religion? Spirituality is the connection to oneself and a higher power, while religion is the structure, rules, and rituals used to connect to a higher power. Spirituality is a direct connection, but structure is sometimes needed as a stepping-stone in order to connect. In that way, religion can help us begin on the path towards spirituality.

So, how do we connect to our spirit in order to follow through with our New Year's resolutions?

1. Listen to your intuition. Often, when we have a gut feeling, it is a nudge from the Universe to take steps in the direction we are meant to be moving. Take some quiet time for 5 to 10 minutes each day in order to hear the messages your intuition is trying to send you. Then, set goals that are based on this intuitive guidance. Continue taking this quiet time, not only to set goals, but also to stay on track to meeting those goals by staying connected to your spirit.

2. Visualize your goals. Create a "vision board" or collage of your goals by putting words, phrases and pictures on a poster board. Document your intuitive guidance on this vision board and keep it in the place where you have your quiet time each day. This will help you stay focused on the goals and visualize them coming to fruition.

3. Have faith. Listening to your true desires can bring up many fears (e.g. of failure or success), which can be another reason why following through on New Year's resolutions is a challenge. How do you get past the fears and doubts that may be holding you back from making life's needed changes? By connecting with spirit, faith and courage. This allows you to begin taking the risks you want to take, knowing the Universe will keep you safe. A predictable job or spending time with comfortable friends may make you feel safe, but in reality, they are holding you back from living the life you are meant to be living. By having more faith in something higher, you will not need the artificial safety of comfortable things, but will be able to go after what you truly desire.

4. Have a support group. Spend time with like-minded people who are also trying to connect with their spirit and achieve their spirit-centered goals. By being able to discuss your spiritual goals with others, you are much more apt to stay true to those goals and work towards them. Hire a coach, join a support group, attend your local church/synagogue/temple service and meet like-minded people. As you build your spiritual support group, it will be harder to fall off the wagon, as others will be there to help you when your own efforts wane.

The more you connect with yourself and with something higher, the better able you will be to follow through on your resolutions because they will be based on your spirit's desires and not just your mind's desires. Start with some quiet time today to hear the right resolutions, and then take baby steps to begin implementing them!

Monica Thakrar is a life coach focused on helping clients live a more balanced, joyful life. She helps clients achieve "wellness from the inside out." Take a free "How Stressed Are You" Quiz and receive 9 Stress Management tips FREE by signing up for it at http://www.joyfulsoulcoaching.com. Also sign up for a free Stress and Health Tele-summit at: http://joyfulsoulcoaching.com/fabulousinsights.html.

Best Health Resolutions For the New Year

2009-12-19T16:12:00.003-08:00

Author: Rodney Ian

Source: ezinearticles.com

I don't know about you, but every time the New Year comes around, my list of resolutions usually swells to encyclopedic proportions. Honestly, I don't know how anyone can choose just one. After all, everyone has flaws, and there's no better time than the New Year to start tackling these things. But if you have to narrow down your list, aren't health resolutions the most important?

Health affects all aspects of our lives. And these days, in most countries, our health isn't as good as it used to be. So why not take this opportunity to begin correcting some of the health mistakes you've been making? If you're considering New Year's health resolutions, here are just a few to consider.

Commit to exercise: For starters, resolve to exercise 5 times a week for at least 30 minutes. This may sound like a lot, but according to what doctors say we need, it's actually not very much. Even if you just take a 30 minute walk, that's better than nothing. The key is consistency and persistence. Do it 5 teams each week, keep it up, and you'll find yourself in much better shape by this time next year.

Cut out junk foods: If you're like most people, there's a substantial portion of your daily diet that could be cut out entirely. More specifically, things like sodas, juices, candy, gum, and any other little snacks that you have throughout your day are probably unnecessary. Focus on having three balanced, nutritious meals every day. You can reward yourself sometimes, but it's best to avoid between-meal snacking. With this as a health resolution for the New Year, you'll be in good shape in no time.

Cut back on caffeine and alcohol: There's nothing wrong with moderate amounts of caffeine and an occasional drink, but reducing your intake of these things by half can only have positive health benefits. If you have 4 cups of coffee a day, resolve to make it two. If you like to have a few drinks on the weekend, resolve to keep it moderate.

Make appointments: Going to the doctor can be unpleasant, but we should all get regular check-ups. For one of your health resolutions, vow to make appointments with your general practitioner, your dentist, and any other specialist that you should be seeing regularly.

Broaden your exercise: For example, if you're a jogger primarily, resolve to branch out into regular weight training exercise. If you're into lifting weights, give swimming or running a try. We all should regularly practice several forms of exercise, and the New Year is a great time to start.

Rodney Ian is a web entrepreneur, writer, and contributing editor of the Meds Available website. To read more health articles like this one, or to submit your own, visit Rodney's site at http://medsavailable.com.

How to Keep Your New Year Resolutions

2009-12-19T16:12:00.001-08:00

Author: Sam Sander

Source: ezinearticles.com

Do you make new year resolutions every year only to find that they have fallen by the wayside before the end of January? Well, you're not alone. Most resolutions don't last past the second week of January. But if you understand why this is the case, then you are much better positioned to make successful new year resolutions.

One of the main reasons new year resolutions are broken is that we make too many of them at once. It's easy to reflect on all the changes we want to make to our lives - lose weight, get fit, stop smoking, get on top of your finances - but trying to tackle all these at once is just too much.

So, the first step in keeping resolutions is to do them one at a time.

The other reason new years resolutions aren't kept is because we sabotage our attempts with excuses. Here are the top 5:

Excuse 1. I don't have the time. Sure you do. You probably have time to watch TV, or play on the computer for hours each night, and for many hours over the weekend. Just take half an hour each morning or night and a couple hours over the weekend and you'll be surprised by how much you can accomplish. The first step is always the hardest, but once you do take that first step and start to gain momentum, amazing things can happen.

Excuse 2. It's too much effort This is your life we're talking about. Is it really too much work to achieve the life you really want? Sure, it may be hard going to get started and it may be a long road to success. But just remember that it is always worth it in the end. I was talking to a friend of mine who has been overweight since college, and he was whining that it would take him a whole year to lose the pounds he wanted to. But what is one year, when he still has another 20-30 years of prime life left in him?

Excuse 3. It doesn't work What ever program you're looking at for losing weight, getting fit, quitting smoking, getting rich, or whatever - it is possible. There are plenty of living examples of people who have succeeded in whatever goal you're trying to achieve for yourself. Diets work, exercise works, quitting smoking programs work.

It can be done. But you have to be willing to make it work.

Excuse 4. But it won't work for ME And why are you any different from the thousands of other people who have achieved whatever goal you're trying to achieve? With an attitude like that, nothing will work. But you have to be willing to make it work.

Excuse 5. I don't have the resources Yes, this can be an obstacle if you have difficulty accessing the appropriate resources, particularly if you need a lot of money to achieve your goal. But for most goals, you don't need a lot of money to get going. For example, a healthy diet and exercise program shouldn't cost you a cent more than you're already spending on grocery bills, and even though you may have to purchase nicotine patches to help quit your smoking habit, this will be offset by how much you are saving on cigarettes.

The most important resource you need to achieve your goals is information. And there is a lot of educational material out there to help you achieve almost any goal you set your heart on. The internet is a great source of reliable information. Research, read up on the various strategies and draw up an action plan that suits you. You can also check out books in your library or buy used books.

And remember, take your resolutions one at a time, and eventually you will succeed with them all.

You can learn more about how to achieve all your goals and dreams by checking out these FREE goal setting tools and resources. You'll also find lots of free tips and tools on a range of self-help topics from success to people skills.

Interesting Statistics on New Year's Resolutions - Take an Action

2009-12-19T16:10:00.001-08:00

Author: Chadi El Chemali

Source: ezinearticles.com

Whether we are having a good or bad year, we are always looking to add new things to our life that help us become happier and more successful. The new year is the perfect time to look back at what happened and get excited for working on new set of resolutions in the next twelve months. Interesting enough, statistics on new year's resolutions from multiple surveys show that this excitement does not last long for many people, and more than half broke their promises in the first month. Therefore, the hopes for a better life vanishes quickly. In this article, i'll give you guidelines on how to keep your resolutions for the entire year.

The resolutions we make can be divided into three categories: 1- Personal development goals like academic, health and fitness, and family. 2- Things goals like house, car, and boat. 3- Financial goals like income, business savings, and eliminations of debts.

Achieving the goals in any of the above categories requires applying multiple steps throughout the year. First, it starts by listing the goals using an excel spreadsheet or a calendar and adding the compelling reasons for selecting these goals. In other words, we need to write down the resolutions.

Next, we need to make decisions on putting dates on when to start and when to achieve each of these goals. Taking such decisions will hold us accountable and remind us every day on what needs to be done. We should approach these dates with confidence and think as if we already achieved them. This will motivate us to act promptly and get instantly what we want.

Another key component is the belief. What we believe is proportionate to what we think, say, do and where we are headed in our life, and if we don't believe, it won't happen to us. Lacking belief is, in my opinion, the major reason that makes the statistics on new year's resolutions look bad in terms of keeping them. If we hesitate to act because we think that we do not have the will, patience or skills, the outcome is a sure failure. In this case, our goals will be constantly delayed because we are in the state of mind of getting ready to be ready.

Finally, we need to prioritize our goals and take baby steps to make them achievable, and the cumulative will pay off. The law of gradual improvements makes winning inevitable. We can create measurable benchmarks throughout the year that would help us reach the success we are seeking.

Chadi El Chemali is an internet marketer who loves sharing his online marketing passion with people by helping them to implement a successful online business. To learn more about Chadi El Chemali and his team of Marketing Mentors Click Here.

How to Tell If Your New Year's Resolution is Doomed to Fail

2009-12-19T16:09:00.001-08:00

Author: Anke Johnson

Source: ezinearticles.com

In more ways than one, New Year's Resolutions are a flash in the pan, but they don't have to be. For the media, who go "Top Ten" Resolution list crazy, it will continue to be just a burst of activity, but for people who really want to keep their New Year's Resolutions, the odds are strongly against them.

Why? There are really only two reasons why the failure rate is so high for accomplishing Resolutions. And regrettably an informal survey of recent New Year's Resolution tip articles and blog posts shows that these reasons are not well known nor communicated effectively to those who want to know.

The first reason the failure rate of New Year's Resolutions is so high is simply the choice of resolution. Simply put, people are poor when it comes to choosing Resolutions. Most don't slow down enough to give their choice careful consideration and reflection. A popular approach is to look at the aforementioned Top Ten Resolution Tip list and pick one or two. Thing is, when you distill goals and personal changes to lists, you end up with broad categories.

Categories are too broad for people to connect with on an emotional level. For example, lose weight to too vague to be meaningful. Getting specific helps a lot, e.g. lose 15 pounds by March 31. Now you've got something you can carve into steps and begin to tackle!

Adding rewards and consequences also help define the Resolution further and tie it to a person's emotions and sub-conscious. Using our weight loss example, a reward couple be purchasing some nice fitting new clothes. A consequence could be donating $20 to charity for every pound you missed by.

The second reason people fail to keep their New Year's Resolutions is skill. Believe it or not there is a process all people go through when making personal changes. Many people are aware of the stages of grief, anger, denial, and so on. Well, personal changes entails a scientifically proven process that is very similar.

Since nearly everyone is unaware of the personal change process, how can they be any good it? The answer is nearly everyone isn't. You have to understand the process, develop skill with the process and incorporate accountability into the process. So how can you reverse things and stack the odds of attaining your New Year's Resolution in your favor?

First, attune your goal to your deeper-seated emotional wants and needs. Doing so should make an immense difference. Second, reach out to discover and apply the proven personal change methods. Don't go at it alone so to speak!

Self-help and goal setting books offer some guidelines, but they are a dime a dozen and it's difficult for a layperson to know what's good stuff and what isn't. Professionals like life coaches and psychologists and wellness coaches generally have training and experience in guiding people through personal changes. Personal trainers have no to very little training in this regard, but good ones have a track record of helping people with fitness and weight loss goals.

As you can see, there's a lot more to successfully keeping a New Year's Resolution thank people think or are aware of. Taking this advice on making and keeping Resolutions to heart and doing just a couple things differently should make a huge difference for you in 2010.

Best of luck to you!

Anke Johnson is a practicing health and wellness coach. On New Year's Day 2010 she is launching Resolution Velcro, a coaching program designed to help people make better and more meaningful New Year's Resolutions - and keep them. http://www.resolutionvelcro.com

A Purple and Gold New Year's Wedding

2009-12-19T15:10:00.003-08:00

Author: Bridget Mora

Source: ezinearticles.com

New Year's Eve is a fantastic time to have a wedding. What better way to ring in the New Year than with a new marriage? Not to mention which, all of your guests will be in the mood for a great party. A really rich idea for a New Year's Eve wedding is purple and gold. Here is what you need to know to pull it off:

Purple and gold can be a nice alternative to the typical silver New Year's wedding. The metallic gold is perfect for such an occasion, and and the purple adds that regal touch that is so special. The purple and gold combination is also reminiscent of that ultimate winter party, Mardi Gras, which will definitely make your wedding feel even more festive and fun (bring in a fleur-de-lis motif if you want to enhance this feeling). You can use purple and gold accents throughout the wedding, from the flowers to the linens to the invitations, and so much more.

An ivory bridal gown will look better with purple and gold than a pure white gown. The warm of the ivory is gorgeous with the rich colors. Choose a gown which is not only a warm cream, but also is created in a luxurious fabric like glowing silk satin or luxurious silk velvet. Gold embroidery on the bodice and hem of the wedding dress will add that royal feeling. You can finish off your New Year's wedding look with custom bridal jewelry. The bridal jewelry set can be handcrafted in gleaming gold with purple crystal accents which are sure to dazzle.

Purple is a terrific color to use for wedding flowers. Since a New Year's wedding should be elegant and sophisticated, stick with the very deepest shades of purple; avoid pastels like lavender or lilac. A flowing cascade bouquet of purple orchids trimmed with a very wide gold satin or organza bow would be stunning for the bride. For something a bit more traditional, purple roses and lisyanthus can be combined in a round bouquet. If you have adopted the fleur-de-lis motif, have it embroidered on the ends of your bouquet ribbon for a very special detail.

The gold and purple color scheme will look incredible for the reception decorations. Layer shimmery gold table squares over long purple dupioni tablecloths for the ultimate in table top luxury. Tall centerpieces incorporating the purple orchids will look smashing in gold vases (choose an antiqued gold for a more subtle effect). Set the table with gold rimmed china and crystal, and for the perfect finishing touch, tie a gold tassel around the napkin at each place setting.

A New Year's Eve wedding is always going to be an incredible party, so be sure to bring in a great band or d.j. to get the party started right. Purple signature cocktails will add to the festive feeling. Naturally you will want to have some fun things to help your guests ring in the New Year. Gold masks and noisemakers will be great. Perhaps the masks for the female guests can even be decorated with purple feathers. One thing is for sure, your purple and gold New Year's wedding is going to be the hottest wedding of the year!

Let us know if you need assistance in any area of planning your wedding.Take advantage of Bridget's experience helping clients select jewelry and accessories. Treat yourself to beautiful custom bridal jewelry for your wedding.

What Are Some Statistics on New Year's Resolutions?

2009-12-19T15:10:00.001-08:00

Author: Nathan Wright

Source: ezinearticles.com

It is hard to believe that the holidays is coming around again, and with the holidays comes New Year's resolutions. Each year many people set a goal for themselves on what they want to accomplish in the next year. The most familiar is to loose weight, but it can be anything from buying a new house to getting very wealthy.

Each year 40% - 45% of adults make one or more resolutions or goals for themselves. Research shows that 75% make it past the first week, and 46% make it past 6 months. Now while a lot of people break there resolutions, statistics on New Year's resolutions show that setting goals for yourself is still good because you are 10 times more likely to attain your goal, rather than people who don't explicitly make goals.

So what does this mean -

This means that if you decide to set a goal for yourself this year, to double the previous years income, not only will you be apart of the statistics on New Year's resolutions, you will also be 10 times more likely to attain your goal. Setting goals for yourself is a great way to help dedicate yourself into reaching your goals.

How to set a goal to make more money online?

If you want to be part of the statistics on new years resolutions, and start making money from home than first you need to set down and write out what you want to accomplish in 3 months, 6 months, and etc with your new found business. Then you have to find a legitimate business to partner up with.

How to find a legit business opportunity?

When searching for a legitimate business opportunity, you need to use you diligence, and make sure that the business opportunity you are looking at is capable of helping you find what it is you need. Most importantly it is critical to your success that you fully research and find a company that has a good track record with its members, Has a back office that is jam packed full of training seminar, and last but not least you need to make sure you will have a mentor that will help guide you in the right direction to ensure your success.

Conclusion -

In conclusion I just want to say that the statistics on New Year's resolutions is not what is going to help you become successful. You will make yourself successful with the goals you put into play. All you have to have is a will and a desire to succeed at something. Once you have those two things in place, the sky truly is the limit on whatever your resolution may be.

Nathan Wright is an accomplished Entrepreneur, Top Internet Marketer and International Team Mentor who trains both Total Beginners and Seasoned Pros to achieve Financial Freedom by creating Wealth and Prosperity online! Form more information on the Top Internet Marketing Tactics, and how to get assistance during the holidays, Please visit http://www.cash1kdaily.com

Jump-Start Your New Year's Resolutions

2009-12-19T10:59:00.001-08:00

Author: Sheryl Matthews

Source: ezinearticles.com

With the holiday frenzy upon us, New Year's resolutions are about the last thing most people have on their minds. But face it, tagging along right behind Thanksgiving and Christmas is a new year. For most people it is a dismal time of year. The celebrating is over, vacation from work or school has past, and the weather is bleak. The majority have overate and overspent. This does not have to be a time of despair. Why not get a jump-start on your New Year's Resolutions and be ahead of the game. Here are three ideas you will want to try.

First, you will reinvent your resolution. You may be one of the few who come up with a new resolution each year, but for most of us, we have the same one. We start out gangbusters with our goal and too soon fizzle out. This year can be different. By reinventing, we acknowledge that the resolution is important to us and it is not something that we will just ignore because we have failed to stick with it in the past. An example of reinventing a resolution to lose weight would be: I am going to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into my diet. If getting organized is on your list, you might say: I am going to remodel my office space. Make it an optimistic statement and one that you can look forward to.

Second, you will design a formal plan. This is a fun project. You need to envision exactly what you want to accomplish. Brainstorm for creative ideas. Visit your local library or do research online. Then make a portfolio of your plan. This can be as simple as a one-page report, or as elaborate as a file complete with pictures, articles, or list of resources to refer to. Keep this plan accessible. You may not wish to have it posted for everyone to see, but designate a symbolic object that represents the resolution that you can touch or see. Tie a yellow ribbon on your key chain to represent yellow bananas or carry a paperclip in your pocket to represent office files.

Third, set definite dates to reward yourself. Circle those dates on the calendar and consider them days to celebrate. Allow a budget to follow through with the reward. A resolution to lose weight could be celebrated with a shopping day to purchase a new outfit or an airline ticket to vacation at a beach resort! Staying organized could be celebrated with purchasing a new desk or a new computer accessory.

Now your resolutions are success-oriented. Because they are fun and obtainable, you are probably anxious to get started. No need to wait till the New Year, get a jump-start now!

Sheryl A. Matthews writes about family life, health, and relationships. She has a degree in Business Education and has experience in a wide range of career fields including military and government personnel, health and childcare. At present, she is owner of Sanneco, a home-based business featuring products for better living. You can visit her website at http://www.Netwonderland.com or comment on her blog at http://www.blogster.com/familyties.

The Unforgettable New Year's Eve in Venice

2009-12-19T07:01:00.003-08:00

Author: Martina Meneghetti

Source: ezinearticles.com

Venice is a city with a striking charm at any time of year. Its buildings, its canals and bridges make you believe that time has stopped, in this magical and surreal atmosphere.

Venice is a city with undeniable charm: nobody can remain indifferent during New Year' s Eve. It is a place that defies the imagination, which ravishes, which captures your full attention, draws you into the labyrinth of alleys, but keeping its mystery. Buildings and bridges are broken and doubled by the reflection of the canals, the city fractionates and multiply, the light gives it a different look at every hour, and the sense of space and time are constantly put into question in this place where at times the only sounds you can hear are those of your steps and the lapping water. Churches, art galleries and museums of Venice are priceless heritage of a city unique in the world.

There are several events planned to celebrate the New Year's Eve in Venice, first of all an exciting evening in the splendid setting of the Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista, already home of prestigious events which have among their guests celebrities of international renown. You will feel the emotion to move in the spaces of one of the palaces heart of public life in the city, since the time of the Serenissima Republic. The hall San Giovanni will welcome you for dinner surrounded by the geometry of Giorgio Massari, the Morlaiter sculpture and by paintings of numerous painters, including Tintoretto.

You will be seduced by the charm and sophistication of the environment, let spoil your palate with a selection of culinary excellence, wait for the stroke of midnight while enjoying the classic opera songs of the greatest masters of the past, performed live for the occasion Opera House Orchestra. A truly magnificent location.

The lifeblood of the festival will be as always in Piazza San Marco, where Love comes back, the new format of the New Year in Venice. Again, Piazza San Marco will host New Year's event that will culminate in a choral, big kiss of more than 60,000 people, accompanied by music, toasts and fireworks. A kiss in unison as a message of love, peace and brotherhood, a simple gesture full of meaning will begin the new year, an event destined to be the center of media attention, to go round the world as symbolic picture and to remain in the memory of the city and of all those who will be part of this new, unforgettable night in Venice. The show starts at 22 by Doug Jack, Jessica Polsky and Venezia Suona Big Band, then to continues throughout the night.

Mestre also will welcome guest artists in the Ferretto square to celebrate the new year in the sign of love and kiss. Presented by Andrea Pellizzari, the evening will proceed to the kiss of midnight, with the spectacle of the group Caf

This article was written by Martina Meneghetti with support from hotel venice for any information, please visit venice city

New Years Resolution Evaluation - New Years Resolutions

2009-12-19T07:01:00.001-08:00

Author: Mike Heesen

Source: ezinearticles.com

It is today exactly 12 months ago that I decided on my new years resolutions. A good time to reflect and do a new years resolution evaluation. Let's take a closer look at my own personal situation exactly one year ago.

I used to own and operate a graphic / multimedia design studio for a good 8 years. Due to the global economic crisis, I lost a lot of projects, and no new projects were coming in. What was I to do? Face bankruptcy, or make a change. Needless to mention, my new years resolutions were to start a new business, preferably online, working from home, continuing to be my own boss and determining my own hours and pay check. The other resolution I made was to stick to my first resolution. Not to quit and not to give up.

This new years resolution evaluation, is proof that when you stick with your resolution, you will succeed. What did I do? I simply went on the internet, searched for a few companies I liked, with good products, great marketing trainings and an attractive payment plan. I evaluated my options and after careful consideration I choose a company I felt most comfortable with. They didn't make any silly claims such as 'Make $1000 on your first day' or worse, 'Earn $50.000 in your first week'. We all know that is a load of crock.

To stick with your new years resolutions isn't all that difficult. No matter what it is. After having completed my new years resolution evaluation, I discovered that 5 main factors will contribute to being able to stick to your plans:

1. You need to be compelled with the idea or vision

2. You need to have shear determination

3. You need to be passionate about the business

4. You need to believe in yourself and others

5. You need to be dedicated

Surely there are more factors but in my opinion these did it for me. Also, just as a piece of advice, don't let anything or anyone put you of track about your visions and ideas. I worked hard in order to achieve the success I desired so much.

If you desire to follow my new years resolutions from last year and to be able to also write a new years resolution evaluation next year, I invite you to check out the business I joined. Our marketing training theatre is jam packed with over 150 marketing trainings on all the 50+ tools, techniques and strategies you can use in order to build your very own online empire. Go check out http://www.2wealth-2freedom.com

Mike Heesen is an internet marketer who works with industry leaders from around the world. He coaches and mentors people by teaching them how to build a successful business online. Thousands of people are earning money online. Why not you? To learn more about Mike Heesen and his team, visit http://2wealth-2freedom.com and receive 3 FREE Very Powerful Marketing Trainings that you can use right away to build your business.

Accentuate the Fun of Christmas and New Year With Zeal and Fanaticism

2009-12-19T05:03:00.003-08:00

Author: Kandpal Chandra Subhash

Source: ezinearticles.com

Christmas and New Year's are occasions that mark the arrival of new beginnings. Celebration of Jesus' centenary and later a warm salutation to the upcoming year, the occurrences fill the mind with several jolly thoughts and offers a reason to be happy and gay. Christmas is now warmly regarded in India primarily in southern part of India and Bengal, where commemoration is done on a grand scale owing to the presence of Catholics in these areas. Conversely, New Year is an occasion that marks the beginning of a fresh year and is believed to take away the worries with it.

People in believe in celebrating the festival season at their homes with their loved ones but there is a cluster of individuals, who believe in enjoying outdoors and that too at varying destinations. For vacationers dwelling at different places, India is fast becoming a preferred destination to spend the festive season, after all where will you find such wide picture of inheritance and colorful culture. Amidst the cultural extravaganza and breath-taking locales in every part of the country, spending festive season is equivalent to grabbing a one-time opportunity.

If you really want to spend your Christmas in India, South India, Mumbai and Bengal are the places to be. People here light candles on their rooftops and balcony giving their homes a well-lit look. Visiting these places can be a visual treat and you can actually take pleasure out of sumptuous cuisines and foodstuffs prepared for the eve like cakes, pastries, cookies and many more. People clad in colorful clothes, decorated houses, flocked markets and goodies, what else can a vacationer want to make his/her festive days, an unforgettable one. Likewise, New Year is also celebrated with equal enthusiasm with a spectacular display of fireworks, parties and a whole lot of people in colorful disposition. Nevertheless, New Year is celebrated nationwide and you can find all sorts of celebration, big and small by all communities as the fresh year brims upon the horizon.

One of the most liked destinations for vacationer is Goa, as the city is rich with places that appeals to the taste of people of all ages. Apart from unwinding with the gush of seas at the beach, there is lot of places to watch out for here. In addition to this, metropolitan cities too celebrate the invasion of upcoming year with full zest.

India is a country, which is rich with culture and colorful populace. Celebration of the Christian's festival is just a talk of few states in India, and there the fiesta is celebrated with zeal.

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Celebrate Christmas and New Year 2010 with Indian Travel Packages. Indian Travel Packages offering special Christmas and new year 2010 tour packages, south India tour, Goa Christmas tour, Corbett wildlife tour and more other tour packages specially designed for Christmas and New Year 2010.

Making a New Year's Resolution That's Right For You

2009-12-19T05:03:00.001-08:00

Author: Gary Gzik

Source: ezinearticles.com

It's that time of year again - the night of New Year's Eve - when all too many sit anxiously waiting for the clock to strike twelve and the ball to drop. We celebrate the year that has just passed and the year that is coming up ahead. We reflect back on our accomplishments and our setbacks, what has gone down in history and how we are getting older. But, it doesn't last long, less than 24 hours later it is all over and we are putting pressure on ourselves with new found 'New Year's Resolutions'. An idea so many people process and vow to work on in the upcoming months.

New Year's Resolutions are great. They are a part of getting to 'someday' and they help us set up goals for ourselves. But realistically statistics have shown that only 8% of people actually succeed with their resolutions. Could it be possible that so many people are setting unrealistic goals? Or, is it the mere fact that they just don't have the will power to commit and stay dedicated to that once great idea they thought of on January 1st? The possibilities for failure could be many. But one thing is possible, if you set yourself up realistically you shouldn't be failing, so let's step back and look at what the process should be, before we start endlessly committing ourselves to unrealistic goals.

First and foremost, you need to be realistic with yourself. Why are you setting these particular New Year's Resolutions? Is it because it is something new you heard about and would like to experience, is it a transformation you would like to make within yourself, or is it a lifelong dream you've always had and have finally decided to conquer? Either way, ask yourself why you have never done it in the past - can it realistically be scheduled into the lifestyle you are living now, or are you going to have to change that too? How much time is it going to take from you? Be honest with yourself - why all of a sudden do you want to achieve this goal?

Once you are honest with yourself, and you are ready to commit, it is time to make a plan. First grab yourself a piece of paper for each New Year's Resolution you have. Then, at the top of each paper, write one of the resolutions. One at a time, answer the following questions:

Is this a permanent lifestyle change? If not, when would I like to achieve this resolution by?

Exactly how am I going to accomplish this resolution (i.e. if it is to lose weight - I will exercise three times a week for 30 minutes and cut out all junk food from my diet)?

Will this resolution affect people around me (i.e. if you decide to eat healthier, will your family be eating healthier as well or will you have to cook different meals for them)? If so, how will it affect them and what will I need to do differently?

Is my New Year's Resolution going to cost money? If so, how will I pay for the extra expenses?

What are my plans if I fall of track?

Is there someone that I can report my progress too, in order to stay focused?

What areas of my life will be affected by my resolution? What will I do to make sure everything works well together?

What else can I do to ensure I achieve my resolution?

These are just some of the questions you should be answering when you are writing down your resolution. Ensuring you are ready, you know the obstacles you have to accomplish and you have made a plan to get there - you are more likely to succeed at your New Year's Resolution. Keep in mind, that maintaining a journal with your progress, setbacks and reflections will help you learn, grow and stay focused throughout your journey.

Most people wake up on January 1st and decide they are going to change. They don't make a plan. They don't set a specific date. And they don't think about how this resolution will be implemented into their life. Today, you can be different. You can do all of this and more, by simply taking a few minutes to dedicate yourself towards your dream, you can and you should be able to make a New Year's Resolution that's right for you and succeed!

Gary Gzik is a Corporate Trainer and CEO of the business consulting company BizXcel which owns and operates Getting to Someday, a place where people go to stay motivated achieve their goals for getting to someday - http://www.gettingtosomeday.com

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New Year Gifts That Add Panache to the Celebrations

2009-12-19T03:28:00.001-08:00

Author: Amrith K. A

Source: ezinearticles.com

Come December, and we know it is that time of the year when revelers are set, to soak up the festive spirit, that celebrations bring with them. People across the globe are set to revel in Christmas and New Year celebrations, with much gusto. Christmas and New Year's Eve are the two very important events, awaited with superseding enthusiasm.

The celebrations are made complete with exclusive gifts for loved ones. Ideal New Year gifts are presents that imbibe the spirit of novelty and renewal of love, family ties and harmony. Gifts for the New Year may include just about anything which revitalizes the spirit of giving and receiving. The most prominent categories of gifts are as follows:

Floral Gifts: Flowers are an all time endearing gift. They can be gifted to people of all age groups. A bunch of fresh flowers arranged immaculately are excellent gift options. The bunch of flowers may be made more special with a personal message. A contemporary approach to gifting flowers may be to add a customized touch to the floral gift. Flowers may also be gifted with a vase, carrying a message for the New Year.

Mementos: Object d' art are amongst the most preferred gifts, as they last forever. They also include items that may be used on a daily basis. Exquisite crystal figurines, wall hangings, handicrafts, wind chimes are a few popular New Year gifts. The option to personalize gifts will go a long way, in ensuring that the gifts remain one of a kind.

Calendars: If you have seen or planned to design beautiful calendars, then New Year is the perfect time to gift them to your loved ones. They may include unique wall and table calendars. Photo calendars with customized pictures that reflect memorable moments and hand written messages make splendid gifts.

Gifts for music aficionados: Music lovers are bound to welcome New Year gifts which have a musical touch. Be it compact discs, mp3 players or a pass to a music concert, they will certainly cherish the thoughtfulness behind the present. Several online stores offer gift certificates which may be an excellent gifting option for music lovers who can then buy the music CDs of their choice.

In addition to the gifts mentioned above, one may also think up creative ideas to make the gifting truly special. New Year cakes, box of cookies, chocolates and candles make good gifts. Handicrafts, 'best out of waste' crafts, cards from recycled paper, trinkets, designer jewelry, handbags, wallets, totes, travel bags, holiday vouchers among others, make thoughtful and memorable New Year gifts. If choosing the most ideal gifts look like the hardest thing to do, do opt for gift vouchers. Gift cards are the surest way to let the recipients buy items of their choice. This New Year, plan in advance to surprise loved ones with exquisite and well thought out gifts. Online destinations are a good bet, as they are profuse with a wide range of gifts for all. You are bound to find the one that fits the bill at these online marts. Log in to get started and let splendid gifting experiences roll in.

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Happy New Year Latin Style: Unusual South American Customs for Bringing in the New Year

2009-12-18T08:13:00.001-08:00

Author: Larry M. Lynch

Source: articleage.com

Question: What does one case, 12 grapes, one batch of wheat, yellow color, three potatoes and stuffed dummy all have in common? Right! All of them are suitable to apply the new year. But do you use and how are they celebrated? Get That Suitcase OutMany South Americans believe that if you have an empty suitcase around the Block New Year's Day Are you happy to travel during the year. When I have an older neighbor walked out of the gate in front of Cali, Colombia, and beat-up suitcase he forgotten off when she wiped my questions rudely. "Do not bother me, I will go away!" minutes later, his "tour" ready, he believed that he wanted "to see the opinions of" this year. According to him, travel this year is now "in the bag." Around mid-December to begin a disproportionate amount of fruit and grape street vendors start to sell the message. Grapes are all over by Christmas. Green grapes, purple grapes, grapes are mixed - they roll the streets and flatten as you walk under the feet of carefree shopping and market areas. Eating 12 grapes at midnight, or close to New Year's Eve will bring you good luck the new year. Green grapes are better for the majority, but it is not enough, I was told, Anna Lucia, who came into the room mixed the grapes is high enough case, "Vino" to produce. You're not going to eat all of that, are you? "I chided." No, it's not just me. They are my family. "I remembered that she and her husband have five children. To raise a large family and well, as said. It is not yet had twelve? The pace is time.A Bundle Includes WheatA black youth, was the center of Pasto, Colombia was listed on the angle of five-liter a bucket full of wheat with boards. Each was wrapped in brightly colored ribbon or two. Some were even further improved, or a small flower bouquet. "People up and down the streets ran to look the same as slid them upright and the fire engine siren. Crossing the city's main square, or Zocalo, a young girl sitting on a bench waving we pushed it a magic wand. "This is new to me," I said to the partner, as he said. "If you hang the stack of wheat bundled in your house is a very good luck." He added: "The proposed twelve stems of each bundle of wheat." How much of one? " I asked youth.We quickly negotiated a better price. "Are you sure that the twelve here?" I asked, did not want to get short-changed. "Oh yeah. Go ahead and count them." When the partner replied: "No, you're only eleven." He quickly snapped back, "No way! recalculate." We did, and there were twelve. Lucky New Year's thing is a serious matter. Flower bar, now oversees the bookshelf over my desk. Wish me luck, okay? Color YellowNot all the ideas, but many of the Latinos in Colombia and Ecuador to use the yellow color of the new year. There are several ways to do this. You can paint the room yellow. Place one of the yellow room. Wear yellow clothes and shower yourself with your good luck to the new year. for reasons yet to escape the favorite to wear yellow underwear. (Preferred color is red in Mexico.) Both men and women have a pair or two hand, when - and as I have said repeatedly. Okay, Okay, I fess up, I have a couple of pairs of yellow underwear for myself. So please call volatile. I'm also red. Should I use the couple of New Year's? I will never tell! readability of the "How to use three potatoes and the complete dummy of a new year" unusual customs of Latin America, New Year's. It is available online at: http://bettereflteacher.blogspot.com/Happy New Year! and the fuselage and out! Professor Larry M. Lynch is a bilingual copywriter, expert author and photographer specializing in business, travel, food and education-related writing in South America. His work has appeared abroad, the transitions, the South American Explorer, Escape America, Mexico News and Brazil magazines. Free details of his 5-week online course "Develop your own and get published on the Web for Fun, Fame and Fortune", and more tips on article writing, public speaking and mental skills are available online at: http://bettereflteacher. blogspot.com /

Happy February - Happy New Year!

2009-12-18T08:10:00.001-08:00

Author: Kate Harper

Source: articleage.com

You can not reach all the goals you set - no one - but what is really important, because the targets and go after them, Brown (1912 - 2000) U.S. bandleader, songwriter wholeheartedly.Les Christmas is now out of the way and the tinsel is a distant memory. Do you have a New Year's resolution? And you've broken? What about that resolution and you have to try something else? How about instead of SMART objectives? Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-driven. Determine your goals - write. Share it with your actions and set the dates for each step. What would you do? How are you doing? If you want to do this? Many families who have debt built during the festive season, or even earlier. Make this year you finally about the debt. Take small steps to the higher goal - the reduction of credit cards, cheap credit to the research, talk to your bank funds to pay for licenses, establish a budget. Forgotten it only gets worse. Focus on what you have to do your will towards the solution to the problem the same technique can be used for health. Global Consumer Trends, the recent report says that nearly three-quarters of Europeans are now more concerned about their health and well-being compared to the previous year. I am sure that similar problems in the world. In which part of your own health, you want to focus on? Fitness, weight, smoking, stress management? All can be systematically approached. Set small manageable goals do you ensure progress.Here in the United Kingdom suggested that the ban on smoking in public places, which occurs in Scotland, where I live in March 2006. Other countries and states of similar provisions. Is it not now a good time to quit smoking? To decide which method is best suited for you - nicotine patches, etc. Join a complete withdrawal from the doctor to stop the program. Get a buddy. Having someone to encourage you to make the difference, so the transition to help family, friends, or even the professional support you. Think about your diet. Drinking more water and add a dose of at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day should be a good start to improve what is in the body. Walk a bit more closely and more frequently. Dancing on the radio. The addition of small amounts of activity can influence their own public good health.Now it's time to take responsibility and control their own lives and believe in yourself. The future is yours, if you want! Happy New Year - Happy New You! Kate Harper is situated in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland. Check out his website http://www.harpercoaching.comShe working with people who are fed by complaining of their lives and have decided to do something. If this is you, look at Kate's website. His special interest is to promote the well-being and self-esteem through coaching. He is happy to work with people from around the world. "Travel is not nothing, it is only the first step is hard." Madame Marie du DeffandTake the first step today and contact Kate.

64 Tips to Having a Cheerful Christmas and Happy New Year NoMatter What!

2009-12-18T07:54:00.001-08:00

Author: Dr. Anne Marie Evers, "The Affirmations Doctor"

Source: articleage.com

"Christmas can be a wonderful time and yet it can also be a
very sad time of the year."

In this article I include ideas on how to create the best
ever Christmas Presents even if you don't have a single cent in
your pocket! I dare you to read this whole message, and still
have a lousy Christmas...

Somewhere in this message is a special Christmas and New
Years Affirmation. Watch out for it.

"When you get done reading this message and have a big
feeling of warmth in your heart, please send this message to
anyone you think would like it...But be quick because we only
have a few days to get this message out..." From the desk of
Dr.Anne Marie Evers

December 17, 2005

7:45am

Christmas time has again rolled around. While this is a time of
joy, giving and receiving, it also can be a time of great stress
for some.

Some people are suffering from a broken relationship or
struggling with health or money issues and they find this a very
depressing time of year. There are people who need help, ones
who are sad, depressed, feeling hopeless and lonely.

Others have lost a loved one. It is important to enjoy every
time you have with your family and special people in your life
on Christmas day or any time as you never know if that could be
the last time you will see and be with that loved one. It
behooves you not to worry if you did not get the gift that you
wanted. Do not sweat the small stuff. Never let disappointment
spoil the spirit, joy and meaning of Christmas.

It is a time to remember people less fortunate and to give, as
you are able. If you are unable to give money, you can give of
your time and energy by sending positive, happy thoughts to
others in need, that helping hand or a cheery smile.

You cannot change the entire world, but you can change your
corner of it, one loving thought at a time, one kind act at a
time and one smile at a time and allow this kindness to ripple
out in all directions. You can spread joy, courage and hope to
many others through the ripple effect.

It has been proven than one person can make a difference. This
Christmas Holiday Season, please make a conscious decision and
effort to make a difference in your part of the world.

Let us challenge each other...

You may have heard in the media of the high suicide rate
during the holidays. This message is especially powerful for
anyone feeling that down in your life. If that's you, make sure
to email me after you read the rest of this message, and I'll
share something special with you.

It is my hope to share some positive strategies and ideas with
you in this message to give you, your family members and friends
the tools to help cope at this holiday season and any time.

"It is not what happens to us in life that counts, it is how
we handle what happens to us."

Here is one strategy or method that I use to cope with
challenges in my life and one that helps me start my day on a
positive note.

It is my hope and affirmation that you will do this exercise and
share it with others and reap the wonderful blessings and joy
that I do.

"This my Christmas Gift to you, all wrapped

up with my love, hope, joy and God's richest

blessings for you!"

Magic Magnetic Christmas Circle Exercise

Get up in the morning, stretch, take several deep
breaths, breathing out gativity and breathing in positivity,
happiness, peace and joy. Stand in front of the window and with
both your arms outstretched from your sides, turn slowly around
from left to right (clockwise) and say, "I, (your name), now
magnetize from the sun, moon, stars and the entire Universe into
my Magic Magnetic Circle peace, joy, love, health, happiness and
prosperity to myself, which extends to everyone I meet. Thank
you, thank you, thank you."

And so it is!

Then go on about your day and really see and feel how
different you experience your daily life. Let me know how it
goes...

Ideas on how to create the best ever Christmas Presents even
if you don't have a single cent in your pocket!

Yup, you guessed it right, make homemade presents...

You'll be surprised how powerful this can be. It can be
more powerful than giving your loved one a giant diamond ring.

When wrapping your homemade Christmas gifts, this year, stop and
put thoughts of love into the wrapping paper and the gift
itself. As you tie the brightly colored ribbons saturate them
with thoughts of love, peace, joy and happiness.

Enjoy the greatest gifts of all at Christmas:

ท watching children sit on Santa's knee

ท watching your children or grandchildren on Christmas morning

ท having a chat with a friend

ท giving that busy Christmas shopper the gift of your smile

ท or just sharing a cheery greeting to another.

Make up your own Christmas Traditions

One lady has her own Christmas tradition. She puts her kids
first baby clothes--daughter's dress and son's sweater on the
Christmas Tree, remembering Baby Jesus, who was born on
Christmas day.

Another lady prepared green and red envelops and she wrote on
pieces of paper things she could offer her children that did not
cost money such as -- camping, spending time together, reading,
drawing, fishing, and different things that the children would
want and enjoy.

She left some of the envelopes empty so that the children could
fill them with their ideas and desires. She made Christmas gifts
out of necessity that year which turned into enjoyment and fun
for everyone.

Here we go...

64 Tips To Having a Cheerful Christmas and New Years No
Matter What!

1. Decorate your house. Bright cheery decorations have a way of
encouraging happiness.

2. Be organized and have a back up plan when asking people to
bring items for the Christmas Dinner. For Example--if you ask
someone to bring the cranberries, have some cranberries on hand
just in case they forget. This little hint can make your life
easier.

3. Do things together as a family. Invite family members to help
set the table for Christmas dinner.

4 Pick out your Christmas Tree and decorate it together.

5 Refrain from being focused on what gifts that you are
receiving.

6 Don't ruin your Christmas holidays by spreading gloom to
others because you are unhappy that you did not get the gift you
wanted for Christmas. There is another Christmas coming next
year.

7 When irate family members try to ruin your Christmas, just
say, "Cancel, cancel, I am happy," and never allow that
negativity to go into your mind (computer) and you won't have to
deal with it.

8 Be happy with the gifts that you receive.

9 Teach your children that giving is a part of receiving.

10 Count your blessings and focus on them--the wonderful people
and the good things in your life.

11 Keep doing your affirmations during this time.

12 Don't beat yourself up with 'could haves, should haves, why
didn't I's' etc.

13 Put on and wear your 'Special Christmas Smile.'

14 Be prudent and do not overspend just because a person wants a
special expensive present for Christmas. Be realistic.

15 One of the best gifts you can give others is to love, respect
and approve of yourself. This then gives them permission to do
the same.

16 Take your happiness OFF lay-away. Enjoy it now.

17 Practice Random Acts of Kindness.

18 Give to the Empty Stock Fund, Salvation Army and other such
organizations.

19 Help out at a Soup Kitchen in your neighborhood. It is very
therapeutic and rewarding.

20 Take time for a bubble bath.

21 Take time to read something positive.

22 If you live alone, make yourself a special meal.

23 Beauty is everywhere--take time to find it.

24 Remember that even when life looks its blackest, there are
still wonderful things around us if we choose to focus on them.

25 Be clear and focus on what is most important and release all
else.

26 Do a check to see what you have been focusing on. If it is
negativity, change it immediately.

27 Help a family member paint or decorate his or her home.

28 Give a Gift Certificate entitling the bearer to 10
complimentary rides, wherever they wish to go.

29 Give to the Christmas Hampers.

30 Knit a warm sweater, scarf or mitts for a homeless person.

31 Yield the right of way to another driver.

32 When you begin to get impatient, stop and say to yourself,
"If I react in a native angry manner what effect could that have
on that person's life?"

33 Give honest appreciation. A little bit of appreciation goes a
long way, especially during these busy, hectic Christmas
Shopping days.

34 Be extra aware of others and their feelings.

35 If a person is grumpy, do not jump to the conclusion that it
is aimed at you or take it personally, just know that he or she
may have something going on in his or her life that is
irritating, annoying or they could be experiencing worry or some
physical pain or discomfort.

36 Do some Christmas forgiving - if you're not sure how to do
that checkout my book - some call me "A Master of Forgiveness" -
the key to letting go and being happy - you only hurt yourself
if you don't forgive.

37 Forgive that family member that you are upset with.

38 Focus on how you can improve yourself and your life - Tell
yourself those things are getting better right here, right now

39 Go to church.

ท Some churches have the Christmas Tree Method,

made up of members of the choir standing in a particular

place with a lit candle that creates the form of a gigantic

bright, lit up Christmas Tree. It is a beautiful sight to see.

ท Enjoy hearing and seeing the Christmas Story being acted out
with Joseph, Mary and the Baby Jesus in the Manger, the
shepherds, etc.

40 Be amongst people- Family and close friends.

41 Bring in Christmas smells, like the fresh smell of pine
trees, and scented candles.

42 Bake together with your family.

43 Sing Carols together.

44 It is important to spend time with people, but there are
times when it is not possible and in a situation like that it is
good to experience what being with yourself is like. Pay
attention to you breath, look outside at the moon, other people.
Most of all become comfortable with yourself. You need alone
time to get acquainted with YOU--the most important person in
your world!

45 Enjoy some quiet time. Read book, listen to music, nourish
your soul, do things that are comforting to you.

46 Light a candle and watch it burn.

47 Meditate.

48 Ask The Christmas Angel to be with you and your family and
your time together at Christmas.

49 Do not be so worried about buying Christmas gifts. Christmas
is not all about gifts; it is also about family and friends
being together sharing, caring and enjoying happy fellowship.

50 Stop focusing on what you are getting for Christmas spend
more time around the Tree and singing family carols, etc..

51 Loving self-- Be a love magnet to the right people and right
circumstances

52 Decide to be happy Get up in the morning and say, "Today, I
am happy."

53 Have a budget when spending at the Holiday Season and stick
with it and don't overspend. If you do, you may find yourself
suffering from the January Blues!

54 Call an old friend you have not talked to lately.

55 Realize that there are ups and downs and rhythms and go with
that rhythm and let yourself relax and be who you are.

56 When disappointed with the actions of others, look at what
your expectations are. Then ask yourself, "Is this reasonable,
why does it have to be that way?" Am I too rigidly attached to
my old beliefs and expectations?" If the answer is 'yes', you
can change all that today!

57 Think about things in a different way.

58 Don't expect too much of others or expect them to act as you
do.

59 When you are upset with a situation, say to yourself, "This
too, shall pass." These words have helped me through many a
crisis and unhappy situation in my life.

60 Go out doors --Go for walk--Get fresh Air. You never know
what you will see -you may see something that renews,
encourages, gives you hope, and makes you happy.

61 If you are where there is snow--Have a fun sleigh ride
together enjoy, laugh and have fun. Make a Snow Angel. Make a
Snowman, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and the Elves--enjoy.

62 Enjoy a hot chocolate in front of the fireplace.

63 Look for and enjoy the wonderful, free things of life.

64 Stop and enjoy and bless a pretty flower, tree, mountain,
stream or any of God's Creations.

A Special Affirmation for Christmas and New Years

"I, (your name), deserve and now am happy and fulfilled. I greet
every day with excited expectancy and enthusiasm. I am grateful
to be alive and present here on planet earth at this time. I do
my Magic Magnetic Circle

Method daily and bring my heart's desires to me. I share my
happiness and prosperity with others. I know that to be
prosperous, I must help others prosper too! I am loving, kind
and at peace. I practice Random Acts of Kindness on a daily
basis. I am loved by the special people in my life. I am loving
and lovable. I forgive and let go of all negativity,
unhappiness, disappointment and hurts from the past and I now
walk into my circle of happiness. I make this Christmas, Holiday
Season and New Year of 2006 the best ever! I am alive, I am
here, present in the now and I count. I am happy and fulfilled
to the good of all parties concerned. Thank you, thank you,
thank you."

I fully accept

Signed _______________________ Dated ________________

When you date and sign this Master Affirmation,

you have made a firm and binding contract

with Your Higher Self, God, Creator, Universal

Mind or whomever you believe it.

Have Fun

Happy Christmas

Happy Holidays

Happy New Year

And

Happy Affirming!

With love and blessings.

Dr. Anne Marie Evers, www.Affirmations-Doctor.com

P.S. Remember to send this message to your friends! Spread
happiness to everyone at Christmas...

P.S.S. Remember, if you're at rock bottom in life, email me and
I've got a surprise.

Notice: You may also post this article on your website or
in your news publication as long as it is not modified and you
maintain all links, author, and this notice.

Happy New Year!!

2009-12-18T07:41:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year!!