NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGS

As each new year approaches, I have felt less and less inclined to commit to any type of New Year's resolution. For some reason, the intense pressure to succeed is a sure-fire way to set myself up to fail!



What I have done, though, is convince myself that the new year is a time for 'new starts'. A 'new start' is just that - a time to start something new, to try something different, a new beginning. It's not a concrete change with which I may not be able to follow through the rest of the year.



I have some lifestyle changes that I would like to assign a 'new start'. Even this blog! I began writing in the middle of the holidays, so of course, what was I writing about? Everything that had to do with the holidays! I had stopped writing for a little while after I came down with the flu, then other family members came down with the flu, Christmas was fast approaching and my shopping wasn't completed, and basically, with four kids and a husband on a 2-week winter break, my priorities were obviously not here!



So during that time, I was able to reflect more on what specifically I wanted to share with you. After a little thought, I realized the things in my life about which I am most actively informed, and the things about which I am most often asked. During the days of the week, I want to cover those topics and how they relate to being a Savvy Saving Mom.



I've decided to dedicate Mondays to Health. My health, your health... I'm not a doctor or a nutrionist, but, I read and read and read anything and everything regarding my own health and the health of my family. I have a lot to share - not advice, mind you! Just friend to friend, letting you know what I'm doing to protect, preserve, and save my health. Passing along to you things about which I am learning from other doctors and professionals.



Investing in one's health is one of the biggest money savers in the long run. By investing, I mean doing whatever you can for yourself now - eating right, exercising, refraining from bad habits like drinking and smoking that can sabotage you later or even cost you your life. Do these things now, and give yourself the gift of good health in your future. Give yourself the potential of living prescription-drug free. A big savings, for sure! I'm looking forward to sharing these things with you, and next Monday, I'll let you know the two major health issues I'm currently dealing with.



Come back tomorrow, and I'll let you know what I'm planning for Tuesdays.



Thanks for stopping by!