Making Resolutions Stick
The secret to making change in our lives isn't boosting our will power, it's asking for God's help.
1. Make only one New Year's Resolution: To ask God for help.
2. Do not give up any negative behaviors yet; let God help fill you with spiritual joy and happiness as often as possible. Then slowly over time, the habits and self-destructive behaviors will subside. Guaranteed.
3. Spend time and energy increasing joy and happiness in your life: Read spiritual and religious books and inspirational articles. Read up on nutrition and learn ways to move that make you feel good. Go for walks, dance to the radio, soak in hot baths, call or visit friends. Express your feelings through writing or good conversation. Be with children, volunteer to help someone else.
Surround yourself with nature and beautiful, simple things. Be active in life, and see God everywhere, in action.
You can do all of these things on your own, in partnership with God, but it really helps to join with others. It's so good to have someone to talk to and share ideas, feelings, and experiences. If you like the idea of having company as you explore this approach to change, join a fitness or stretch class at your church, or a local school, hospital or recreation center. Attend a workshop or retreat as soon as possible. Or get a walking or yoga group going at work, during lunchtime or on breaks. It could also be very helpful to do some strategic planning, such as planning your daily food intake and scheduling physical, emotional and spiritual activities. Make time to talk to friends. Plot available time to workout, play or dance. Find moments to pray or meditate, asking God for help throughout the day and evening. Having order and structure in your life, in partnership with God, will allow you to have a consistent feeling of safety and resolve. You will be able to keep the momentum this time, not just make a resolution at the beginning of a new year. Remember that by surrendering to God on a regular basis, you will relieve yourself of great tension and anxiety. By asking God for help, you share some of the burden and avail yourself of the greatest power and energy there is. Then, with spiritual grace and joy, you'll feel so much better you won't need any self-destructive addictions.
With God as your partner, everything goes well and miracles happen all the time. Then, you'll really have a Happy New Year!
by Norris J. Chumley - from http://www.beliefnet.com/
1. Make only one New Year's Resolution: To ask God for help.
2. Do not give up any negative behaviors yet; let God help fill you with spiritual joy and happiness as often as possible. Then slowly over time, the habits and self-destructive behaviors will subside. Guaranteed.
3. Spend time and energy increasing joy and happiness in your life: Read spiritual and religious books and inspirational articles. Read up on nutrition and learn ways to move that make you feel good. Go for walks, dance to the radio, soak in hot baths, call or visit friends. Express your feelings through writing or good conversation. Be with children, volunteer to help someone else.
Surround yourself with nature and beautiful, simple things. Be active in life, and see God everywhere, in action.
You can do all of these things on your own, in partnership with God, but it really helps to join with others. It's so good to have someone to talk to and share ideas, feelings, and experiences. If you like the idea of having company as you explore this approach to change, join a fitness or stretch class at your church, or a local school, hospital or recreation center. Attend a workshop or retreat as soon as possible. Or get a walking or yoga group going at work, during lunchtime or on breaks. It could also be very helpful to do some strategic planning, such as planning your daily food intake and scheduling physical, emotional and spiritual activities. Make time to talk to friends. Plot available time to workout, play or dance. Find moments to pray or meditate, asking God for help throughout the day and evening. Having order and structure in your life, in partnership with God, will allow you to have a consistent feeling of safety and resolve. You will be able to keep the momentum this time, not just make a resolution at the beginning of a new year. Remember that by surrendering to God on a regular basis, you will relieve yourself of great tension and anxiety. By asking God for help, you share some of the burden and avail yourself of the greatest power and energy there is. Then, with spiritual grace and joy, you'll feel so much better you won't need any self-destructive addictions.
With God as your partner, everything goes well and miracles happen all the time. Then, you'll really have a Happy New Year!
by Norris J. Chumley - from http://www.beliefnet.com/
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