Wow, 2020. Just, wow. A new decade. Hard to believe. A time to get everything into focus. Yes, I realize that is a terrible play on words, put, still, apropos for the beginning of a new year and a new decade. Now is a good time to reassess what makes your life work in a healthy manner.

As you are focusing in on your life, think about what behaviors you have that are not healthy. Do you have any addictions, be they food, drugs, sex or shopping? What is a healthier way for you to cope rather than bury your emotions in an addiction? Do you have ways to nurture yourself that are healthy? There are many ways that we can self-nurture that do not require addictive behavior, such as taking a walk, aromatherapy, reading a book, spending time with friends, and the list goes on and on!

Continue to focus on healthy changes, do you have the skill sets for each of your roles as a partner, parent, child, employee? Today is a great time to assess your deficits, without beating yourself up and to begin a program of improvement. If you do not know how to acquire the missing skills, reach out to an expert to help you!

One more time, let’s focus inward. What is out of balance in your life? Too much work? Not enough family time? No time for exercise? What about your spirituality? As you sharpen your focus, determine what “in balance” means for you. Then look at what changes that you need to make in order to have a workable and enjoyable life.

While January first is an arbitrary time to decide to make changes, it does have meaning for us. Now, whatever the day is, but NOW is always a great time to make changes.

And, as always, enjoy the journey!