Here are ten resolutions for the soul instead of the body.
1. I will not berate and belittle myself with negative self talk. By using the word "Stop!" I will redirect my thoughts to something positive.
2. I will say something nice to someone else not because I want to get something from them in return but because we all deserve to have something nice said to us every day.
3. I will not ignore my neighbors and will greet them courteously whenever we cross paths.4. I will spend time alone with me. Playing music, dancing, having a bath but especially dancing.
5. I will call someone once a week who I have not talked with in a while, "Just to say 'Hi'."
6. I will journal every day even if I think I do not need to and even if it is jibberish. Some times the jibberish gets in the way of worthwhile thoughts but it still needs to be taken care of.
7. I will apply a decadent lotion to my body every day. I realize, this is more of a body resolution, but dry, itchy skin affects my psyche so if I feel softer my soul will too.
8. I will make a donation once a month to a charity of my choice. It does not matter what the amount because even $5 will help someone.
9. I will buy a plant and nurture it. If it dies... I will buy another one and try again (Suggestions: African Violets and Aloe Veras are good choices and come in a wide variety).
10. I will go for a walk in a park alone. While I am there I will listen to the sounds around me: leaves swaying, birds singing, children playing. I will walk for 20-30 minutes and find a spot to sit and just breathe and listen and be happy.
Bonus. I will laugh until it hurts. I really miss that!
