Schedule Your New Year's Resolutions

Do you want to actually keep your New Year's resolutions? Research shows we are more likely to change our habits if we set up support systems. Your calendar is an important tool. It's not enough to say you'll exercise, or to sign up for a class, or to join a gym. Only if you create time in your calendar will you have the time to do it. Want to get organized at work? Organizer systems can support you to do that - and then schedule time in your calendar every day to use those systems. Want to eat right? Set aside time to research new recipes, shop for food, and cook. Block out time right now for the next 3 months, and watch yourself change!

Not the Same Holiday Stress Advice

This time of year, newspapers and magazines run articles counseling us to do less to stress less during the holidays. But sometimes we can't do less. Does that mean we're doomed to stress?

No. Busy people thrive -- IF they love what they do. While you wrap presents, write cards, run errands, bake and shop, remind yourself you're doing this for people you love. Smile! Sing! Give thanks for all the people in your life, from family to fellow shoppers.

Science shows that if you make the conscious decision to enjoy the holidays, you will.

Happy holidays!