As individuals, we are often creatures of habit. We tend to do things, the way we have always done things, and it is common for us to think we are the sum total of what we have accomplished to date.
Usually it is fear of change that keeps us cinched in the status quo. Most people are resistant to change because change takes us out of our comfort zone: that place -- good or bad -- where we know things are predictable. The comfort of monotony is often stronger than conquering fear of the unknown. This thinking can lead to a cycle of predictability, and falling into the trap of rewriting the same chapter of the story of our lives over and over again. The good news is, that by changing our perspective, we can change our habits, and begin to write a new and improved storyline for our lives.
The start of a new year is a great time to set intentions and look for ways to make positive changes in the months to come. This can include awakening to mindfulness. In other words, observing yourself, your behaviour and patterns, as well as what makes you happy and unhappy, from the outside looking in, rather than the inside looking out. Then, setting intentions which align with positive activities and routines that reinforce your new mindset and goals.
Begin to think about the storyline of your life that you would like to read a year from now, and then lets get started together!
