As 2010 rolls around, we all want to change/improve something about
ourselves, but we might be overwhelmed by the amount of things we want
to add/delete to become the new us. However, MJ Ryan author of
AdaptAbility says "Making ONE change enables you to see the
possibility for more significant change in other areas of your life”.
Here is a list of "little" changes that can make a big impact on your
overall well-being

1) Changing up our daily outine can really do wonders for our psyche.
I like to play the “negative energy scavenger hunt” game where you
find all the things that drive you crazy and work to get rid of it.
This "cleaning out" process gives you an instant lift

2) Our thought patterns create neural pathways in our brains. You can
TRAIN your brain to think positively. Constantly reminding your brain
to think positive can become your natural way of thinking. Negative
thoughts consume a lot of our energy, so list three things you’re
grateful for every day

3) Little things add up: small changes can really make a big
difference when it comes to the shade of green! Switch to online
bills, use a reusable tote for groceries instead of plastic, don’t
waste water and turn off the lights when you leave the room

4) Save a life: give blood

5) Meditate in the morning. Starting with a daily dose of peaceful
practices will set a much better tone for your day than watching the
news, which usually tend to make you depressed. This may seem like
such a drag for a lot of us, but if you don't think of it as a chore
and think of the benefits that go along with meditation or just
setting a positive tone for the day, then you'll be more likely to get
out of bed early and actually look forward to it.

6) Turn down the noise: don’t answer every email the second it
arrives, watch less TV. Write down what you really want to do, because
writing bridges the subconscious with the conscious.

7) Meet new people: bringing new people into your life leads you to
new experiences and new ideas. You never know who might be of help in
the future. Keep in contact with everybody. Remember their birthdays
(or write it down if you are like me with no memory), their likes and
dislikes, memories you had together, inside jokes etc. It feels great
to receive a birthday or a holiday card from someone you haven’t
spoken to in a while, especially if the card includes a personal
message, a memory, an inside joke. Brings back good memories.

8) Hug someone every day. “Hugging decreases levels of stress hormones
and lowers blood pressure”. For all you animal lovers, cuddling with a
pet counts! But pets do the magic by their mere presence.

9) Fidget-cise: Keep moving throughout the day: squats while you brush
your teeth, push-ups on the counter while waiting for your toast or
tea kettle. This boost circulation throughout your body and you get a
mini workout!

Don't forget change is eternal, perpetual, immortal. You can't escape
it, so just roll with it and have a FABULOUS 2010!!!