Hello!
Well, it's that time of year again...people are about to start putting off more than they have all year.
It's quite sad acutally...I mean, if you decide today to put something off until "after the holidays"
that's 44 DAYS of putting off! And let's face it, if you put it off until the first, that's a Friday and who starts projects on a Friday??? It could probably wait until Monday, January 4th where it can be piled up with all of the other things that you have now been putting off for 47 days! That's almost 7 weeks...almost two months!!
It's quite empowering to start something on the Wednesday BEFORE Thanksgiving...the week of Christmas. Get things done even though you're busy...it feels great!
Take it from me...I'm killing it with my to do list!
Peace,
Cheri
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
How Men and Women Differ in Dealing with Stress...
Hello!
It's interesting how men and women differ when dealing with stressful situations or decisions. Remember, there is an exception to every rule but generalities can be helpful when you are dealing with the opposite sex as they, most likely, will deal differently than you.
Men tend to think things through. Knowing this, offer the man you are dealing with something to simply think over. Don't ask for answers right away. Give a deadline if helpful, e.g., "perhaps, we can revisit this idea over dinner on Thursday."
Women tend to talk things through. Knowing this, offer to listen if a woman you are dealing with seems to want to express some insights right away. Be available for a chat if you want some resolution. Ask open ended questions, e.g., "what are your thoughts on that idea?"
Have a lovely, productive day!
Peace,
Cheri
It's interesting how men and women differ when dealing with stressful situations or decisions. Remember, there is an exception to every rule but generalities can be helpful when you are dealing with the opposite sex as they, most likely, will deal differently than you.
Men tend to think things through. Knowing this, offer the man you are dealing with something to simply think over. Don't ask for answers right away. Give a deadline if helpful, e.g., "perhaps, we can revisit this idea over dinner on Thursday."
Women tend to talk things through. Knowing this, offer to listen if a woman you are dealing with seems to want to express some insights right away. Be available for a chat if you want some resolution. Ask open ended questions, e.g., "what are your thoughts on that idea?"
Have a lovely, productive day!
Peace,
Cheri
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Do You Have Southern Hospitality Syndrome?
Procrastinators: Listen Up!
A big enabler of perpetual procrastination is what I like to call, “Southern Hospitality Syndrome.” Simply put, this is when you have a habit of being kinder to others than you care to be toward yourself. It sounds like the epitome of “nice” and the opposite of “selfish,” but if this syndrome sounds uncomfortably familiar, it may be seriously contributing to your procrastination.
If you have Southern Hospitality Syndrome, you are probably keeping commitments to others while ignoring or compromising commitments to yourself. After a while, letting yourself down in this manner will begin to compromise your self-care, self-esteem and self-worth – and may leave you hopeless to change or downright depressed. How?
Let’s say that you and I were scheduled for a lunch date and I couldn’t make it. What would I do? Call you up and reschedule, of course! If I did nothing at all…never called, never acknowledged it…just blew off the whole thing, what would I be? Disappointing? What if I did it more than once? Then what would I be? Unreliable? What if I did it all the time? Well, I’d be a jerk, of course!
Now, ask yourself…how do you treat the commitments you’ve made to yourself? With the same respect as you do with commitments to others???
If not, and if you are constantly letting your internal commitments slide, that’s a problem far bigger than just a missed commitment. That is creating a self-image problem while inadvertently perpetuating your continued procrastination.
See, here’s how your brain works. Your brain doesn’t know the difference between a broken commitment with yourself or one broken with someone else. So, if you keep telling yourself that you are going to clean the garage, organize the office, cut the grass or even write that book and you don’t do it, your brain starts to think (and therefore, have you believing) that you are an unreliable jerk who doesn’t stick to your commitments.
If you think something over and over…you eventually believe it. That’s all beliefs are…just thoughts that you’ve had over and over. You may actually have yourself believing lots of things that just simply aren’t true…that you can’t finish anything, won’t start anything or that you don’t stick your guns about positive change in your life.
This is dangerous. If you believe something, anything…your brain will work overtime to perpetuate it…to make it so, even if it’s not true! See how this can smash your new ideas, stunt your growth at work and keep you from accomplishing your dreams? This means that you have to take some action today and get those beliefs turned around!
You change your beliefs by simply changing your thoughts. So, the next time the vacuum breaks, or you skip the volunteer job, or you blow off your yoga class, go ahead and give yourself a nice dose of Southern Hospitality!
Treat yourself as you would if it were me that was meeting you on your living floor to fix the vacuum. Picture your neighbor waiting at the mission for you to help out. See your best friend honking the horn on the way to the yoga studio. In short, stop being a jerk to yourself!
Do yourself the best favor ever and start by just doing it! Keep your promise to yourself and get it done! This means that you will have to be a very careful scheduler. I mean, do you make dinner plans with someone knowing that you will be canceling? No! You are careful when you make the date that nothing will get in the way.
If you really can’t follow through and something really has come up, simply “call” yourself up and make a new, realistic plan – just like you would if it were anyone else. Use a calendar and “reschedule” yourself. Treat yourself just as you treat others. Know that you will get to it, mark a specific time and date for it and be true to yourself.
Soon you’ll have your brain’s course corrected, believing that you are quite awesome. You’ll be doing all that “needs to be done,” “should be done” and that you “really want in life.” You’ll actually believe that you’re the reliable one who always gets it done and perpetuating that belief by thinking it over and over…and you’ll be right!
Let it go, stay pumped, get it done, be you and go get it,
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
http://www.thestresstherapist.com/
A big enabler of perpetual procrastination is what I like to call, “Southern Hospitality Syndrome.” Simply put, this is when you have a habit of being kinder to others than you care to be toward yourself. It sounds like the epitome of “nice” and the opposite of “selfish,” but if this syndrome sounds uncomfortably familiar, it may be seriously contributing to your procrastination.
If you have Southern Hospitality Syndrome, you are probably keeping commitments to others while ignoring or compromising commitments to yourself. After a while, letting yourself down in this manner will begin to compromise your self-care, self-esteem and self-worth – and may leave you hopeless to change or downright depressed. How?
Let’s say that you and I were scheduled for a lunch date and I couldn’t make it. What would I do? Call you up and reschedule, of course! If I did nothing at all…never called, never acknowledged it…just blew off the whole thing, what would I be? Disappointing? What if I did it more than once? Then what would I be? Unreliable? What if I did it all the time? Well, I’d be a jerk, of course!
Now, ask yourself…how do you treat the commitments you’ve made to yourself? With the same respect as you do with commitments to others???
If not, and if you are constantly letting your internal commitments slide, that’s a problem far bigger than just a missed commitment. That is creating a self-image problem while inadvertently perpetuating your continued procrastination.
See, here’s how your brain works. Your brain doesn’t know the difference between a broken commitment with yourself or one broken with someone else. So, if you keep telling yourself that you are going to clean the garage, organize the office, cut the grass or even write that book and you don’t do it, your brain starts to think (and therefore, have you believing) that you are an unreliable jerk who doesn’t stick to your commitments.
If you think something over and over…you eventually believe it. That’s all beliefs are…just thoughts that you’ve had over and over. You may actually have yourself believing lots of things that just simply aren’t true…that you can’t finish anything, won’t start anything or that you don’t stick your guns about positive change in your life.
This is dangerous. If you believe something, anything…your brain will work overtime to perpetuate it…to make it so, even if it’s not true! See how this can smash your new ideas, stunt your growth at work and keep you from accomplishing your dreams? This means that you have to take some action today and get those beliefs turned around!
You change your beliefs by simply changing your thoughts. So, the next time the vacuum breaks, or you skip the volunteer job, or you blow off your yoga class, go ahead and give yourself a nice dose of Southern Hospitality!
Treat yourself as you would if it were me that was meeting you on your living floor to fix the vacuum. Picture your neighbor waiting at the mission for you to help out. See your best friend honking the horn on the way to the yoga studio. In short, stop being a jerk to yourself!
Do yourself the best favor ever and start by just doing it! Keep your promise to yourself and get it done! This means that you will have to be a very careful scheduler. I mean, do you make dinner plans with someone knowing that you will be canceling? No! You are careful when you make the date that nothing will get in the way.
If you really can’t follow through and something really has come up, simply “call” yourself up and make a new, realistic plan – just like you would if it were anyone else. Use a calendar and “reschedule” yourself. Treat yourself just as you treat others. Know that you will get to it, mark a specific time and date for it and be true to yourself.
Soon you’ll have your brain’s course corrected, believing that you are quite awesome. You’ll be doing all that “needs to be done,” “should be done” and that you “really want in life.” You’ll actually believe that you’re the reliable one who always gets it done and perpetuating that belief by thinking it over and over…and you’ll be right!
Let it go, stay pumped, get it done, be you and go get it,
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
http://www.thestresstherapist.com/
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Take A Break...You Deserve It!
Hello, busy people!
Here's the skinny...yes, I am cool with always telling you how to get it done, not worry, stop procrastinating and being on top of everything.
BUT
It is crucial that you also take time to relax and enjoy life. You will not be on your death bed wishing that you spent more hours at the office or got through your inbox quicker.
Remember what it's all about.
Life. Love. Family. Children. Sunsets. Fill in the blanks here for you.
DON'T
...Use this as an excuse to goof off or procrastinate. Rather, have it as your life's mission to be well rounded. You are able to let go when you need to and charge ahead when you want to.
I know you can.
Because you are so awesome.
Peace and big deep breathes,
Cheri
Here's the skinny...yes, I am cool with always telling you how to get it done, not worry, stop procrastinating and being on top of everything.
BUT
It is crucial that you also take time to relax and enjoy life. You will not be on your death bed wishing that you spent more hours at the office or got through your inbox quicker.
Remember what it's all about.
Life. Love. Family. Children. Sunsets. Fill in the blanks here for you.
DON'T
...Use this as an excuse to goof off or procrastinate. Rather, have it as your life's mission to be well rounded. You are able to let go when you need to and charge ahead when you want to.
I know you can.
Because you are so awesome.
Peace and big deep breathes,
Cheri
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Babies Don't Wait! So, Be A Baby About It!
Hello!
Well, it is nearing the end of my maternity leave...I should be blogging and writing my newsletter much more often now.
(Click here: http://www.guidinginneraction.com/newsletter.php for my newsletter, "Guiding Inner Action: Teaching you the habits you can't wait to pick up!" With tips and tricks about staying motivated, avoiding stress outs and keeping up with healthy habits!)
I will also be returning to my office to see clients on October 6th. Feel free to contact me to make an appointment. Remember, I offer a FREE, in person, 20 minute consult. http://www.thestresstherapist.com/
What a learning experience having a baby has been!
One thing that I have learned is that babies don't wait. Never ever. All they know is, "if I don't have what I want right now, I'm going to scream." There is no room for, "in a minute," or "that can wait" or "maybe laters."
Applying my techniques for getting things done and avoiding procrastination or stress-outs has been interesting. Certainly, there is less time in the day...a newborn will keep you quite busy! But that doesn't mean that there is no time.
If anything, my spare time is much more structured as I take advantage of my baby's naps and time with daddy. If I know that I only have a fifty minute nap window, then that's when I have my time to manage. That's it. No debating. No arguing with my brain on other fun things I can do. That's it. Done.
I also find that it's much easier to get things done if that "nap time" is already planned out. So, if I know that my baby is sleeping this evening from 5pm to 6pm, then I figure out what I will be doing during that nap well before he falls asleep. I can do this with his naps all day and really have an organized, productive day!
So, let this be a lesson in planning all of your down time. Go ahead and plan to watch your show or read your book, but also plan to clean out your closet, organize your kitchen and pay your bills.
Decide when you will do it. Give yourself a window of time...50 minutes, an hour and a half...even if you think it won't be enough time for the task at hand! Remember, this is when you're planning on working on it. When "baby wakes up," time is up! Set up another time and stay moving on all of your projects and ideas.
Be a baby about it and you'll surely get it done! No waiting or dilly dallying! Be just like your baby!
Go ahead and try it. Get it all done! Hit me back and let me know how it worked!
May you be productive during all of your "naps,"
Cheri
Friday, August 7, 2009
Camera Phone-the Ultimate Reminder Tool
Hello!
Yes, I have a little baby now...Owen Lincoln Flake was born on July 2, 2009 at a whopping 8 lbs. 14 oz. and at 20 1/2 inches long. We're both doing wonderfully...
Now, that I am using my camera phone like crazy to take pictures all the time of Owen, I have realized that in the past, I used my camera phone much like a "visual to do list," if you will.
If I see a pair of shoes that I like, snap! Got it on my phone to check eBay later. See a book that I want to read, snap! Got it on my phone to remind me to get it at the library soon. Any idea, reminder, shopping item and even quotes that I like, were on my camera phone for quick retrieval. No need for a pen and paper if you have a camera phone!
This is great idea for keeping things organized and reminders at the tips of your fingers...
Try it out...oh, and here's a current camera phone shot of my little one...
Oh look! Right next to it, one of my favorite quotes!
Just practicin' what I'm preachin',
Cheri
Sunday, June 7, 2009
A little baby on the way...
Hello!
Just wanted to let you know...I have a little baby on the way so I won't really be blogging much about getting organized, not procrastinating or how to work on healthy habits and happy living in the next few months.
Instead, I will be living and practicing all of these ideas! There are so many fun things to do and new ways to get organized when there is a baby on the horizon!
So, off I go! Wish me luck!
Peace,
Cheri and Baby Flake
Just wanted to let you know...I have a little baby on the way so I won't really be blogging much about getting organized, not procrastinating or how to work on healthy habits and happy living in the next few months.
Instead, I will be living and practicing all of these ideas! There are so many fun things to do and new ways to get organized when there is a baby on the horizon!
So, off I go! Wish me luck!
Peace,
Cheri and Baby Flake
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Something is ALWAYS better than NOTHING!
Hello!
I am writing this blog to illustrate how easy it is to get started on a task. This goes out to a client of mine that I saw yesterday that has been putting off starting a blog for weeks!
When you are putting something off, chances are you are making if far more difficult in your head than it the task will actually be...the bummer is...
Your brain doesn't know the difference between thinking about doing something or actually doing something...if you don't believe me, fantasize about eating a juicy lemon, really visualize it, and feel yourself start to salivate and pucker up!
So, by the time you actually sit down to do what you've been putting off, it feels like you've been doing it for hours, days or weeks already!
Just start by doing something...anything toward your goal. Sometimes that means simply writing some ideas down, making a phone call, finding a pen!
Remember, because motivation always comes after action, that little push will get you moving.
How long did it take me write this blog? About 3 or 4 minutes.
Whoohoooo!
You can do it!!!!
Peace,
Cheri
I am writing this blog to illustrate how easy it is to get started on a task. This goes out to a client of mine that I saw yesterday that has been putting off starting a blog for weeks!
When you are putting something off, chances are you are making if far more difficult in your head than it the task will actually be...the bummer is...
Your brain doesn't know the difference between thinking about doing something or actually doing something...if you don't believe me, fantasize about eating a juicy lemon, really visualize it, and feel yourself start to salivate and pucker up!
So, by the time you actually sit down to do what you've been putting off, it feels like you've been doing it for hours, days or weeks already!
Just start by doing something...anything toward your goal. Sometimes that means simply writing some ideas down, making a phone call, finding a pen!
Remember, because motivation always comes after action, that little push will get you moving.
How long did it take me write this blog? About 3 or 4 minutes.
Whoohoooo!
You can do it!!!!
Peace,
Cheri
Friday, May 15, 2009
Managing Your "To Do" Lists
Hello, busy people!
Here are a few tips on how to keep your "To Do" lists working for you and helping you get it all done!
I'm a big fan of "To Do" lists. The point is to get whatever is rolling around in your head on paper so you can stop thinking (and stressing!) about it. This is a HUGE stress reducer.
First, if you can do whatever it is that you are about to put on your list in 3 minutes or less...do it right then and there! You'll be amazed how productive you can be with this practice.
Second, feel free to leave little pads of paper all around you so you don't have to search for something to write on or forget before the next time you have paper. Put a pad next to the bed, in the car, by your toothbrush, next to the shower...anywhere that you seem to think or have new ideas...
Third, don't let the multiple "To Do" list idea stress you out! It's to help you out! You can always consolidate them at the end of the day or week or whatever.
Remember, the goal is to have somewhere to put it besides your brain!
You can do it!
You ROCK!
Peace,
Cheri
Here are a few tips on how to keep your "To Do" lists working for you and helping you get it all done!
I'm a big fan of "To Do" lists. The point is to get whatever is rolling around in your head on paper so you can stop thinking (and stressing!) about it. This is a HUGE stress reducer.
First, if you can do whatever it is that you are about to put on your list in 3 minutes or less...do it right then and there! You'll be amazed how productive you can be with this practice.
Second, feel free to leave little pads of paper all around you so you don't have to search for something to write on or forget before the next time you have paper. Put a pad next to the bed, in the car, by your toothbrush, next to the shower...anywhere that you seem to think or have new ideas...
Third, don't let the multiple "To Do" list idea stress you out! It's to help you out! You can always consolidate them at the end of the day or week or whatever.
Remember, the goal is to have somewhere to put it besides your brain!
You can do it!
You ROCK!
Peace,
Cheri
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Yeah, but...
Hello, my loves...
I would like to give you some homework today...
You know when you are talking with someone and they just insist on focusing on the negative? Perhaps, you are able to really see the positive in their situation, but every time you point it out your companion comes back with a resounding, "Yeah, but..."
Is it possible that sometimes YOU are the "Yeah, but-er"???
Instead of meeting some one's optimistic point of view with a dismissing "Yeah, but..." how about trying to relish in the positive, just for a moment, before moving on??
I know it can be annoying, because many times you are simply trying to explain a situation or have someone see your side of things. But if, in fact, you are explaining an obstacle or bummer in your life, isn't it even more important to pause just for a second to see any sort of positive spin on your situation?
It will help with keeping your mole hills from becoming mountains, overreacting and encourage good decision making, staying calm and avoiding "catastrophizing" (I'll get into that a bit next time, k?).
I'm just simply suggesting you pause for a moment and acknowledge your listener's attempts at getting you to see some positive in your situation. Just a moment...
You can do it.
You are a natural, I know it...
Yeah,
Cheri
I would like to give you some homework today...
You know when you are talking with someone and they just insist on focusing on the negative? Perhaps, you are able to really see the positive in their situation, but every time you point it out your companion comes back with a resounding, "Yeah, but..."
Is it possible that sometimes YOU are the "Yeah, but-er"???
Instead of meeting some one's optimistic point of view with a dismissing "Yeah, but..." how about trying to relish in the positive, just for a moment, before moving on??
I know it can be annoying, because many times you are simply trying to explain a situation or have someone see your side of things. But if, in fact, you are explaining an obstacle or bummer in your life, isn't it even more important to pause just for a second to see any sort of positive spin on your situation?
It will help with keeping your mole hills from becoming mountains, overreacting and encourage good decision making, staying calm and avoiding "catastrophizing" (I'll get into that a bit next time, k?).
I'm just simply suggesting you pause for a moment and acknowledge your listener's attempts at getting you to see some positive in your situation. Just a moment...
You can do it.
You are a natural, I know it...
Yeah,
Cheri
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
What Keeps You Going?
Hello!
Just got back from my "babymoon" with my husband...we went to the Florida Keys.
Some interesting history down in Key West....a guy named Mel Fisher searched for a buried treasure for 16 years before he found it in 1985...the loot? 450 million bucks!!!
His motto was, "Today's the day!" I love it!
One has to wonder, what kept him going all that time???
Take a moment now and think about what keeps you motivated, moving and strong...take a moment to thank whomever or whatever it is...even if it's your morning latte!
Make this a daily practice and perhaps you too, will find yourself glorifying, relishing and enjoying each new day, each new opportunity to find your own buried treasure.
You are a gratitude machine,
Cheri
Just got back from my "babymoon" with my husband...we went to the Florida Keys.
Some interesting history down in Key West....a guy named Mel Fisher searched for a buried treasure for 16 years before he found it in 1985...the loot? 450 million bucks!!!
His motto was, "Today's the day!" I love it!
One has to wonder, what kept him going all that time???
Take a moment now and think about what keeps you motivated, moving and strong...take a moment to thank whomever or whatever it is...even if it's your morning latte!
Make this a daily practice and perhaps you too, will find yourself glorifying, relishing and enjoying each new day, each new opportunity to find your own buried treasure.
You are a gratitude machine,
Cheri
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Try Out "The Placemat Exercise"
Hello super stars!
I learned this trick from Esther and Jerry Hicks...I love it!
It's a piece of cake and seems to work every single time I do it!
Take a piece of paper and turn it sideways...like a placemat. On the left side, write the word, "Me," on the right side, write, "The Universe."
Write your to do list or efforts that you will make in your life toward what you want under "Me."
Me
RSVP for a party this week
Prepare my taxes for my accountant
Write a new brochure for my business
write an ad to find a new nanny
The Universe
Unexpected $100 for a new dress to wear to party
A nice big tax return
2 new clients
A reliable, wonderful, perfect, new nanny
This will make you feel in control of what you really can grasp and change and let The Universe take care of the rest...a real stress reducer.
It may seem a bit silly, but it works, I swear!
Just put your Placemat Exercise together, put it up on the fridge, keep up your end of the bargain and wait a week...tell me I'm crazy!
You won't!
You know what I always say...
What if it works???
You know it,
Cheri
I learned this trick from Esther and Jerry Hicks...I love it!
It's a piece of cake and seems to work every single time I do it!
Take a piece of paper and turn it sideways...like a placemat. On the left side, write the word, "Me," on the right side, write, "The Universe."
Write your to do list or efforts that you will make in your life toward what you want under "Me."
Me
RSVP for a party this week
Prepare my taxes for my accountant
Write a new brochure for my business
write an ad to find a new nanny
The Universe
Unexpected $100 for a new dress to wear to party
A nice big tax return
2 new clients
A reliable, wonderful, perfect, new nanny
Keep in mind too...your list under "Me" does not necessarily need to correspond with the items on "The Universe" list. Just write a to do list if you want under "Me" and any desires that you feel are out of your control under "The Universe."
This will make you feel in control of what you really can grasp and change and let The Universe take care of the rest...a real stress reducer.
It may seem a bit silly, but it works, I swear!
Just put your Placemat Exercise together, put it up on the fridge, keep up your end of the bargain and wait a week...tell me I'm crazy!
You won't!
You know what I always say...
What if it works???
You know it,
Cheri
Monday, January 12, 2009
New Year's Resolutions...How's it goin'???
It's a New Year, baby!
If you know me at all, you know that this is my very favorite subject...
I just feel like all I do is talk about, write about and harp on the New Year's Resolutionist's Mistake...
Rather than go on and on again, I'm going to give you the short version, the links to the longer versions and then call it a day...cool?
The short version goes like this...
Remember that your goals for the new year are GOALS! That means that they are something to work toward...therefore, on January 1st, you do not begin at the goal...you simply just start the new behavior...no matter how small or infrequent, you simply begin...little by little.
Now, I get that January 1st has come and gone, so start on Monday, or February 2nd...there's no law that you have to start on January 1st...that's just an excuse, so get over the January 1st obsession.
Next, think about this...if your New Year's Resolution is to run 5 times a week, and you haven't been running at all...you have a great goal!!! So, if on January 1st you walk for 5 minutes, you are working on it! You are doing it "right"! You are a star! You ROCK!
Also, starting at the goal can be a disaster especially if you attach a number to that goal....like "5 times a week." Click here to see my 2 minute video blog on avoiding the numbers game with your resolutions - http://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist
Lastly, New Year's Resolutions have a tough time right out of the gate as they tend to lack preparation and planning...click here to read about the New Year's Resolutionist's Mistake http://www.guidinginneraction.com/new_year2.html
Most importantly, remember something is always better than nothing...no matter what.
Good luck to you...I know you can do it...and as always, call me if you need me...
Peace and success to you in the new year,
Cheri
If you know me at all, you know that this is my very favorite subject...
I just feel like all I do is talk about, write about and harp on the New Year's Resolutionist's Mistake...
Rather than go on and on again, I'm going to give you the short version, the links to the longer versions and then call it a day...cool?
The short version goes like this...
Remember that your goals for the new year are GOALS! That means that they are something to work toward...therefore, on January 1st, you do not begin at the goal...you simply just start the new behavior...no matter how small or infrequent, you simply begin...little by little.
Now, I get that January 1st has come and gone, so start on Monday, or February 2nd...there's no law that you have to start on January 1st...that's just an excuse, so get over the January 1st obsession.
Next, think about this...if your New Year's Resolution is to run 5 times a week, and you haven't been running at all...you have a great goal!!! So, if on January 1st you walk for 5 minutes, you are working on it! You are doing it "right"! You are a star! You ROCK!
Also, starting at the goal can be a disaster especially if you attach a number to that goal....like "5 times a week." Click here to see my 2 minute video blog on avoiding the numbers game with your resolutions - http://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist
Lastly, New Year's Resolutions have a tough time right out of the gate as they tend to lack preparation and planning...click here to read about the New Year's Resolutionist's Mistake http://www.guidinginneraction.com/new_year2.html
Most importantly, remember something is always better than nothing...no matter what.
Good luck to you...I know you can do it...and as always, call me if you need me...
Peace and success to you in the new year,
Cheri
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