2024: I didn’t fail. I learned!

Hello LWA Seekers of Greater Well-BEing!

First off, MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Zoom Link for LIVE mind-blowing webinar on Monday, Dec 30 at 6:30pm is below. 



IMPORTANT MEANINGFUL MINDFUL MESSAGE! I absolutely love this time of year. In addition to the spiritual meaning along with gatherings of family and friends, it’s a great time for reflection.  I’ve gotten a lot better about dumping the BS – the Blame and Shame. Did I accomplish everything I wanted to do in 2024? HECK NO! So, did I “fail” at some things? NO! My view: Failure Does Not Exist. I learned. While you’re thinking of something that you wish you had tackled to a greater degree, let me give you just ONE example from my list:  Why did I not clean out every closet, drawer, and storage area in my house in 2024, as listed in my 2024 List of Things to Achieve? Well, “other” things were subsequently found to take up time that were “prioritized” as more important. In other words, not all my “resolutions” were programmed into my life and put in the calendar – in the phone. It seemed too daunting a task with benefits not clearly delineated. I definitely did not have a plan. As my husband often states, you must have a big enough WHY and a PLAN. Are you catching what I’m throwing? What was it for you?

If I’m going to accomplish the cleanup task (YES, I’m putting it on THE 2025 LIST), I’ve got to clearly define WHY I want this done and off the list.

1. I can make it fun. I’ve often found things of value (not necessarily monetary) that I forgot existed. 
2. I’ll discover items useful to others that I can graciously give. 
3. I will have needed space for other things. And last, but not least:
4. I will elevate my well-being knowing I accomplished something that, while maybe simple for others, was quite difficult for me. 

What’s it for you? What do you know would elevate your life in 2025 and what are your WHYs?

NEXT:  Now, that I have my WHYs, I must have a PLAN for PRIORITIZATION to make it happen. I’m thinking Baby Steps! Divide and Conquer! My Plan for Clearing the Clutter:

1. I’ve divided the project into 12 areas throughout the house/garage/shed. I’m assigning one area per month. 
2. I’m blocking dates / times on my calendar in advance to work on that area – plenty of them to make sure the job gets done. 
3. I’m Seeking and Securing Support! I’ve got to get key players on board to help me. I have girlfriends who could really help me clean out my clothes closet. My family can help me. Some of it’s their stuff! Key to the project: My Husband! When he sets his mind to a task, it gets done. 

What’s your Plan for Prioritization to accomplish _____________? Be Specific. Be Reasonable. Who is going to help you? If you don’t ask, the answer is always NO. Do what I just did: WRITE DOWN YOUR WHYs and PLAN! NOW! 

Is it weight loss, greater physical fitness, more MEANINGFUL relationships (focusing on life’s victories not victimization), improved emotional well-being with elevated joy and abundance, financial peace, spiritual enlightenment? ALL OF THE ABOVE? What are your WHYs? What’s Your PLAN?

Whom do you want to BEcome in 2025? REMEMBER: Our brain’s GPS needs a destination - guided by the Holy Spirit within us all. If we don’t SEE it, we can’t BE the amazing version we are created to experience. THINK PEACE, Joy, Abundance!   THANK YOU for traveling life’s journey with us. 

ONWARD, in Peace and Joy!

Patsy and Jeff

Patricia J. Sulak, MD / Jeffrey A. Waxman, MD

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