"Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast; in the pool where you least expect it, there will be a fish." Ovid

Just as I sat down to compose my tip for the new year, I received a wonderful message from a friend who literally had everything I was thinking for this tip.

It is the year for opportunity-however we choose it.

Look below and put some of these wise thoughts into your year:  

1. Take a 10-30 minutes walk everyday. As you are walking, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit silently for at least 10 minutes everyday.  It is a major stress releaser!
3. When you wake up, complete the following statement, "My purpose is to______today."
4. Live with the 3 E’s - Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5. Vow to read more books than you did in 2008, even e-books.
6. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6 - you will learn a lot.
7. Set a goal to make at least 3 people smile each day.
8. Get organized and clear clutter - you will see new energy flow into your life.
9. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class, yet the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
10. Smile and laugh more often - it will make you feel great!
11. Life isn’t always fair, yet it is good.
12. Don’t compare your life with others - You have no idea what their journey is all about.
13. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
14. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
15. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
16. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements:          I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
17. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.

Look at this statement:   Opportunity is  no where or Opportunity is now here

I choose the second one!!

Have a great month and year!

All the best!

P.S. Feel free to contact me at andrea@nierenberggroup.com or visit my website at www.nierenberggroup.com