1. INTENTIONS & TREATS
Why not spend New Year’s Eve meditating on the ups and downs of
last year, observe them, learn from them then let them go and set
intentions for this fresh New Year, however large or small? To get
through this tough month line up a daily or weekly treat, however
large or small; you’ll get a great boost from planning these things as
much as doing them. Think of anything that makes you happy and
book it in your schedule to avoid the anti-climax of Christmas and
New Year. Here are some ideas:
• Treat yourself to a massage. There are so many varieties to suit your
mood or ailment
• Plan a day trip. Anywhere outside is good - amongst nature even
better.
• Dining out with friends in your favourite restaurant.
• Buy a new magazine, book, food or nail varnish to give that little
new lease of life.
• Transfer money into holiday account to keep you motivated.
• Book a reflexology session to relax your nervous system.
PROTECT YOURSELF
During the month of love, St Valentines, ensure that you look after and
love yourself by protecting yourself. Here’s how:
• The Euro Heart Journal stated that “2 to 3 hours of overtime per day
increases risk of Heart Disease by 60%”; so don’t give in to peer pres-
sure or unrealistic deadlines.
• Run through our 5 layers morning and night and ask yourself, “How
do I feel? Physically, Emotionally, Energetically, Mentally and Spiritu-
ally?”
• Don a beloved pendant and twiddle to calm. Keep a tiny photo of a
loved one inside a locket or douse yourself in your favourite smelling
body oil/butter/perfume which could invite a favourite sense of nos-
talgia or make you feel invigorated or nurtured.
• Visualise violet light from the crown of your head shielding you all
the way down to your toes.
• For every energy-stealing negative thought, turn it in to a positive
one. For example, write down all the benefits of your job if you’re hav-
ing a bad day.
• Find the nearest health food store and stock up on goodies to pro-
tect your health. Positive steps will make you feel positive mentally
and positive eating physically.
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