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  Just one focus word for the New Year, not resolutions. HABITS & GOALS ·  LIFE GOALS As the New Year approaches it’s time to reflect on the past year, celebrate achievements and give thought to the year ahead. It is the time of the year, where many people think about setting New Year resolutions which they quickly dismiss a few days or weeks later. Dismissed as little forethought went into it. Naturally, I believe in setting goals. In fact, I like to set goals in 8 areas of my life. However, I have also learnt about the power of having one focus word. And how choosing one focus word for the New Year can really help you clarify your core value.   Why choose one focus word for the year. It was during a goal setting workshop at  Kikki K  that I first heard about having a focus word for the year. As a group, we were individually choosing  personal core values . About 5 core values each. I remember choosing family, freedom, community, balance and achievement. There were many

The following is a wonderful article about anxiety and how to stop feeling anxious. I can only add one important thing to this article: If you have faith in a higher power--God--go to Him first and find the peace and help you need. He will give you guidance and relief from your anxiety.  Toni Star How to Stop Feeling Anxious Right Now By Locke Hughes   FROM THE WEBMD ARCHIVES While it’s normal to get nervous about an important event or life change, about 40 million Americans live with an anxiety disorder, which is more than the occasional worry or fear. Anxiety disorders can range from a  generalized anxiety disorder  (GAD), which is intense worrying that you can’t control, to  panic disorder  -- sudden episodes of fear, along with heart palpitations, trembling, shaking, or sweating. For those with an anxiety disorder, it’s important to look into strategies that can help manage or reduce anxiety in the long term, like talk therapy or medication. But everyone can benefit from