I love this message - Be Kind for everyone you meet is fighting a battle

Ahhh. The start of a new year…better yet a new decade.  If you’re like me you’re hearing from just about everyone that they feel big things are in store for us in 2010.

For the first time in my life, I feel that everyone wants to be optimistic about this new year and are hoping that their lives will turn around from what they experienced in 2009.

I too am optimistic that we will see more positive growth in 2010. But, my post today is about you and my hope is that you are being nice to yourself, nevertheless.

A new year does bring expectations as well as goals and resolutions.  If you are under pressure due to the economy or because you are in a career transition it is VERY IMPORTANT that you heed this advice.  TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME.  Don’t let the added pressure of a new year, cause you anymore stress than you already have.  Check your innards to make sure you’re not putting any extra importance on turning things around.  You can only do so much. The only thing that you can control is your attitude.  So make sure you are working on making yours one that will help you stay positive as you weather the change in your forecast.

So right now, hand your burdens over and take some deep breaths.  That optimism you feel, feel it for yourself.  Things will turn around.

In my work group meeting today, one gentleman landed the perfect job after looking since September. The position was with his ideal company and his pay even increased.  People are landing jobs!  I was very happy for him, but was mostly impressed with one of his statements. He shared with us that the best thing that happened to him last year was being terminated.  He found out more about himself in the job search than he ever imagined and it caused him to dare to dream and land a job that he would love as opposed to keeping a job he could perform with his eyes closed.

So view your struggles in a new light.  Is your character being built?  What good can you see or lessons are your learning?

My advice is stay positive.  Try your best to push those negative thoughts out of your path.  Forget about the new year.  Just concentrate on today.

Check your pressure gauge daily!

So, don’t despair.  Take care of yourself.  Set realistic goals.  Like air in a car tire, make sure you have enough pressure for a smooth ride, but don’t add anymore to it.  You don’t want any blow-outs. Be kind.

What am I doing to make sure I’m not over-stressing?  I’m resting when my body says so. I’m taking lunches with friends to stay balanced.  I’m reading books that are positive and I’m writing.

That’s what I’m doing and I’d love to hear how you care for yourself. Do tell!

Well, I heard from my good friend Christy that this post reminded her of Journey’s “Be Good To Yourself.” I have to agree…this song will make you happy so I definitely needed to include in it in this post.  Sing along!!!!!!!

Journey – Be Good To Yourself

Best,

Cindy