We’re a couple weeks into the New Year – how are you doing with your resolutions? If you’re like me, this sentiment I saw on a church marquee recently is very appropriate: “May your problems last as long as your resolutions”.

Most of my past resolutions have been very short-lived, so I don’t make them anymore. That solves that problem, don’t you think?

I do think about a theme for the year and I set some intentions and goals.

Don’t feel bad if you haven’t set your goals yet - it’s not too late. It’s often well into January before I start implementing my goals. I think I need to chew on them for awhile.

One goal I have this year is to take better care of myself. This includes all aspects of my life: physical, emotional, spiritual, work, social life, finances, etc. Yes, I know, this is a very broad and general goal and I need to be specific…more chewing, then setting one or two goals for each area, along with a plan of attack (the plan is key, without a plan your goals will go unfulfilled)

My physical health and care of my body are especially important to me this year. I just don’t understand it, but I seem to be getting older! I guess that’s okay, considering the alternative, but I have a new sense of urgency that I haven’t had before. I don’t want to just coast along anymore. I want to protect and enhance my health and beauty. So this year, I’m putting more emphasis on all aspects of my health and body care.

Of course I want it all: high energy, a healthy diet, a trim (notice I didn’t say thin!) and fit body, glowing skin and shiny hair. I also want to find solutions for some skin problems I’ve had, like the psoriasis that continues to plague me, and the “aged-related” brown spots and “thingies” that my skin seems to like growing. Not to mention my cholesterol and triglycerides numbers are higher than I’d like.

I’ve started my year looking at all this and I realize it’s a step-by-step process that involves making choices, commitments, plans, setting boundaries and enduring (perhaps even enjoying!) a period of time for the end result to show. One resolution I do make: I resolve to be patient with myself and my progress.

So, in my resolve to take care of my body and walk step-by-step toward my goals, I’ve scheduled blood tests, got my eyes examined, seen my chiropractor, and next week will set up some pampering appointments to get a massage and a facial.

Aren’t we worth investing time in our health and beauty? I think so – I encourage you to join me in making your body care a top priority this year.