In The Moment Mindful Awareness
Issue #4 December 2006	www.Aida-Therapy.com
Rob Williams, MSW, MBA, LGSW Psychotherapy 1900 Q ST NW, Ste 401 Washington, DC 20036 202.330.5390   REGISTER HERE for Mindful Awareness groups starting in January!   >>> Forward this to someone who might benefit from this help!     Send me your questions!   E-mail: rob@aida-therapy.com   Visit on the Web: www.aida-therapy.com	In this issue:  New Year’s Resolutions “Take some new steps with your New Year's resolutions.”   Another year is almost at an end, so it's time to start making those New Year resolutions. "Think START," which stands for Specific, Time, Allow, Reward and Track.   First, be specific about what you plan to do. People plan to 'exercise more,' but they are more likely to be successful when they are specific about exactly what they plan to do, such as walking for 30 minutes four days a week, jogging or bicycling a set distance or time, or being clear on exactly what activities to do when joining a fitness center.   The second step is to schedule the time for your activity. If you decide to walk four days each week, decide what days you will walk and at what time. Write it on your 'to-do list' and keep it somewhere you are sure to see."   Third, allow yourself flexibility when you do not meet the goals you have set. If you miss a day or even a week of your exercise program, recharge and start again. Pressing work, illness, bad weather, vacations and personal emergencies are examples of things that can temporarily get in the way of activity, but do not let them have a long-term impact on your activity.   The fourth step is to reward yourself for being active. The rewards you give yourself should be special to you. Set aside time to visit a friend or treat yourself to a new nail polish, fancy bar of soap, or a new tool or gadget.   Lastly, track your progress. You'll be amazed at what you will be able to do in six months or a year from now. Use a simple system, such as a spiral notebook, to write down your daily activities - what you do, how much time you spend, and how you felt before and after the activity.   Plan ahead and focus on what you really enjoy so that you can spend more time ‘living in the moment,’ which is the key to getting the most out of each all your experiences.   Best wishes for a wonderful 2007,   Rob Williams, MSW, MBA, LGSW Psychotherapist   Source Citation: Medical News Today http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=59282&nfid=crss
	Getting Help and Support from the Author: If you know of someone in need of help regarding anxiety or stress or other mental health issue, please give me a call. I’m here to help. 202.330.5390 or rob@aida-therapy.com   Rob Williams, MSW, MBA, LGSW 1900 Q ST NW, Suite 401 Washington, DC 20036 202.330.5390 map & directions    Notice of copyright: This newsletter is copyright in its entirety by Rob Williams, 2006, all rights reserved, and may not be reprinted in part or whole without the express permission of the author. Click here to visit my website.   The Fine Print: You are subscribed as To share it with others, simply forward a copy of this email. To receive your own copy and receive news and resources, articles, trainings and other tools, please click here to subscribe to this newsletter. To unsubscribe from this newsletter, please click here. [Home] [About] [Therapy] [Directions] [Groups] [FAQ]