Getting Started: Taking the time to take care of yourself

ody">successfully make large changes or small ones?
Let's face it - we're busier than ever these daysWhat about investments in time and money?
and it's taking a toll. Health and relaxation therapyIf you resolve to get healthier and lose weight,
is all about the moments when we take backfor example, do you think you'd stick with it
control. These moments energize us. They renewlonger and be more consistent by taking Fido for
and inspire us. And yet, many people don't knowlong walks every day or joining that gym that's
where to start.on the way home from work? Does a monetary
The first step is empowerment. We must beinvestment motivate you or simply make you
willing to say, "I'm worth it!" Go ahead, try it. Sayfeel guilty? Does planning and researching a topic
it again like you mean it—with force!of interest sound like fun or like homework? Most
Next, decide what you want to do about it. This ispeople can't get into the habit of flossing daily let
where your sense of self knowledge comes in toalone meditate or watch a new yoga tape.
play. Be honest. Are you more likely to