Talane’s Blog of the Week, January 2, 2006

New Year’s Evolution ?
10 Steps For Maintaining A Youthful Mind & Body - For Life.

Noticed how some older folks have vitality, optimism and are still expanding their horizons and others do not? The secret: those inspiring older folks created their future while still young by taking most or all the following steps every year.

New Years Evolution
Simplify an area of your life. (A new personal filing system, hire a housekeeper, downsize the house or car)
New Years Evolution Invest at least 10% on your personal growth, development and training.
New Years Evolution Get rid of something that no longer applies to the evolving you. (A habit of yours, a relationship, a job, that nagging sore tooth)
New Years Evolution Improve your diet by eliminating something you know isn’t good for you. (If you don’t know consult with a nutritionist – there will be something!)
New Years Evolution Replace that food or drink which you eliminated with something that adds nutrition to your body and enhances your well-being.
New Years Evolution Do something to improve your body’s performance - toning, strength, endurance or power. (E.g. Swimming, yoga, dancing, cycling, weight training, circuits, Tai Chi, aerobics, running or walking)
New Years Evolution Expand your mind. Learn something new this year. (Home study, attend a class, read a book, new hobby, teach)
New Years Evolution Expand your friendships. Either deepen your relationship with someone you know or make a new friend.
New Years Evolution Bury the hatchet so you don’t become a bitter older person. Forgive them and just move on – resentment is a waste of energy.