How are you doing on your New Years Resolutions?

Are you thinner, healthier or happier at home and work?

If you have broken them you are not alone; since a study from the University of Florida reveals the average New Years resolution will last for only 17 days.Good news if you haven't broken them yet, but bad news if you really wanted to make some positive change this year.

You don't have to be a sad statistic of failure, I believe this can be your year to change if you know the strategies necessary to keep resolutions.

Positive change is the driving force behind my counseling practice and the LifeSpring church that I co-pastor. I wake up every day excited to help people past obstacles so they can move forward to experience a better quality of life. Take time to read good books, watch uplifting videos, work especially on time management, and stay connected with us this year so we can come alongside to add greater value to your journey.

I am here for you and thanks for helping fulfill the vision of making a positive difference by sharing these strategies with your friends, family, and co-workers. You just might be the positive difference they need today, I hope so!

Grace and peace, Angela J. Didway, LPC

physical & spiritual insights to break habits and build strength to become your best!

1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Live with the 3 E's - Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy for others
4. Build restful activities into your day to reduce stress 5. Being jealous of others is a waste of time; focus on the blessings you have to avoid wanting more 6. Deal with the past and be done with it. Remember that yesterday ended last night
7. When you hate others it hurts you more than it hurts them. Set boundaries and be done with it
8. Learn forgiveness. Accepting forgiveness from God allows you to give forgiveness to others
9. Play outside more, so you can 're-create' natural energy
10. Read more inspirational books than you did last year
11. Sit in silence to meditate and reflect on God's blessings to you
12. Sleep for at least 7 hours a night
13. Make sure to add in gentle exercise, like a brisk daily walk. Every step adds value to your life 14. Invest time with meaningful talk, life is too short to spend time gossiping 15. Pray more and panic less