Xmas 2014 is over and a New Year arrives filled with hope of better things to come. It is a time to clear out the old and invite in the new. A time to review what progress was made with last year’s plans and set new goals. When reflecting on your friendships, who comes to mind? When considering family, friends or special people, who motivated and influenced you throughout 2014?

Whose generous spirit and creative ideas informed your decisions and influenced your life? These are people you may want to thank, cherish and stay connected to, throughout the coming year. We often underestimate the power of the people with whom we are involved. They influence us by supporting our familiar behaviours and patterns, or encourage us to achieve our goals. Who will you choose to be within your circle of influence this year?

If you believe your life needs to get moving again, you may want to clear your clutter and make a fresh start. Clearing your clutter helps transform your life. Clutter is stuck energy. Maybe it is time to remove it.
Clutter might include people, possessions, old beliefs, outdated values and unhealthy behaviour. De-cluttering your environment helps make life more productive and meaningful.

Creating a space for the things you want to attract into your life is critical and essential. Opening a space for improvement in every aspect of your life is refreshing and inspiring. Exploring what is possible and what is important helps us to move forward with a plan.

What considerations come to mind for the coming year? What might be at the top of your list? Living at your best and operating at your peak requires commitment and patience. Once you start, you won’t want to stop. The results will be extremely rewarding, incredibly satisfying and visibly apparent to all.

Create your list, determined by healthy dreams for a prosperous future and including much of your experience from past success. Examine some of the things other people have listed.

• Yoga. Yoga helps to reduce stress by correcting your breathing, gentle stretching and aligning posture. According to professional yoga teachings, if our spine is not straight, it is harder for our bodies to function correctly. This practice also rejuvenates the digestive system and boosts confidence.

• Regular walking. Schedule time for a walk. Walking is excellent for overall health, strong lungs, improved blood circulation, heart strength, inner core strength and clarity of mind. Fresh air is vital for body, mind and soul. Professional health experts advise that walking in the early morning sun absorbs essential vitamin D into our bodies. Do not forget to include your sunscreen.

• Food choice. Drinking plenty of water is a necessity for hydration and diffusing toxins. Opt for fresh food and vegetables. There is reliable information available on healthy nutrition and consulting a nutritionist is advisable for expert guidance.

• Self-Pampering. Massage is wonderful for our relaxation and lymphatic drainage. Apart from the health benefits, the feeling of tranquillity and calm that comes from a professional masseur is second to none. Facials provide a way to deep cleanse and moisturise the skin. Choose a salon with sound knowledge of skin and facial muscles and uses natural products. The less chemical products invading your skin translate to a healthier you and helping to restore the environment.

• Give back to yourself. Make time to indulge in the things that make your heart sing. We spend countless hours at work and many hours helping others to manage their challenging concerns. Tuning in to your needs and creating special ‘you time’ is vital for good health and wellbeing.

When we feel good about ourselves, we project a sense of happiness and self-reliance. People notice and are more willing to relate to us. It is hard to relate to someone who does not care for his or her self. When we respect ourselves, people feel safe with us, communication improves, trust is shared and our relationships flourish.

Make a personal date to set up your intentions for 2015. Set aside time to create some realistic, achievable goals. Investing seriously in yourself pays big dividends and helps you to move securely towards your finding your peaceful heart.