It is typical to make New Years resolutions at this time of year, though I have never been one for that as I like to "take stock" of my life on a more regular basis than once a year. I do like the concept of resolutions - setting a goal for some area of improvement in your life. However, it so often happens that our lofty goals at the beginning of the year fall by the way side after a couple months. Because let's face it - it's hard to make significant changes in our life sometimes without some really strong external factor.
The self-improvement path you embark on will stick much better if you have a proverbial carrot motivating you. We all have different carrots, - signing up for a triathlon, a medical scare, a new partner or newly dating, etc. I have noticed over the past several years of working for Adventures in Good Company that signing up for an active vacation is a great motivator for the resolution to get in better physical condition. In fact, just today we received an email from someone telling us she has started a consistent exercise routine in the past month to get ready for an April trip and she is feeling (and looking) more fit. Even my exercise routine - and my enthusiasm for exercise - gets a boost when I am scheduled to guide a trip. Not only do you have a reason to get in better shape (so you can participate in the physical activities of the trip) but the trip in itself is a reward. It is a VACATION. Going to a beautiful location, having fun, eating good food and relaxing - that's motivation!
Here's wishing you all a Happy New Year! May 2010 be filled with love, light, laughter, health, relaxation and adventure! And maybe even an AIGC trip! deb
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