2019 is HERE!

It’s the new year and that comes with a lot of pressure to:
~ Make a huge change in life ~ Start something new ~ Stop something unhealthy/negative in life ~ Look for love ~ Change the way you look/feel/act…and on and on…

Not saying any of those things are bad to do right now (or ever). It’s just that our lives are filled with so many obligations and responsibilities that push us to our max, the New Year can add to stress rather than help reduce it. Our suggestion: Try not to get lost in the loads of pressure to DO something drastic right now! Instead, focus on some small attainable “shifts” that can be less overwhelming to dive into. Some things to try:
~ Shift your focus from a negative one to a positive one at least once a day
~ Try to make a healthier choice for eating one time a day
~ Park in the farthest away parking spot when you go to a store to get additional movement in your day
~ Try to smile at a stranger one time this week
~ Take a small risk one time today: have the uncomfortable conversation with a loved one OR yourself; read/research something that you’ve been curious about; be creative in a new way/rekindled some creativity you’ve not turned to in a while; look for adventure in your day.

These are small shifts that can build upon one another that then can amount to significant change if continued! You don’t have to move a mountain to plant a small seed of change. If you’re feeling lost, that’s okay, just know there is help ready for you! At A Purposeful Path, we are committed to helping every person we see with whatever it is they need right now.

Cheers to a new year that doesn’t have to be full of pressure!