With 2008 fast approaching have you strted thinking about what's ahead? Will yur new year be better than 2007 or at last as good? Will your relationships, halth and income improve or at mnimum, not get worse? And, can you do nything to make it better? Or, do you fnd one year melting into the ther and nothing changes?

If nothing chnges in your life for the btter year after year, this article is for yu. Positive change comes not only frm using Feng Shui in your srroundings but also with your thinking. Ths year, rather than looking forward to the new yar and wondering just what you shuld do about resolutions and changes in yur life, take a look back frst.

Have you resolved the issues you wnted to resolve in the past twlve months such as relationships that are not wrking or a job that is not flfilling or paying you what you dserve? Have you made decisions or cmpleted things you've been working on tht should have been done several yars ago, or at least completed by the end of ths year? Do you have a pttern of holding over one decision or nother year after year?

Resolve Unfinished Things First

Before you look forward to the new year, look back over the past year to see what has been left unfinished. When there are many unfinished projects, issues or decisions left at the end of the year, you will take their energy into the new year as clutter. And, that clutter will prevent you from having a new year that begins with new energy, new thinking, new ideas and new results.

The first step to creating psitive new energy in the new yar is to eliminate as much old stgnant energy as possible. Review and valuate the past twelve months to see wht needs to be resolved - thn try some of the following psitive energy solutions.

Positive Energy Solutions to Resolve Unfinished Issues

• If you are agonizing over making a long term investment, come to a decision and get on with your life. If you don't, you will transfer that same agonizing energy into the new year and it will reside there as clutter until you finally make your decision.

• If you are in a relationship that simply is not working, make a decision today to move on and then do it. It does not serve you or the other person well to continue a relationship that is not what you want or is not going anywhere. This type of negative energy can be very suffocating and even result in poor health over a long period of time.

• If you are looking for a new long-term relationship then quit talking about it but rather do something about it. If you have been unsuccessful in finding the right person to share your life with in the places you've been looking - find other activities to participate in that would provide you new opportunities to meet people. You will find the relationship you are looking for only when you completely focus positive energy on finding an appropriate relationship for you.

• If your health is an issue and you used to feel better when you worked out or did Yoga on a weekly basis but quit because of a time crunch or an emotional setback - make a decision to get back into the habit of participating in weekly physical activity. Don't just think about it, if physical activity makes you feel better, do it - your spirits and health will both improve.

• If you hate going to work because you are underappreciated and underpaid, research what your options are. Find all the possible opportunities available that will pay you or can lead you to the income you want and will also provide you a sense of accomplishment and recognition. If you do not find many options in your field, look into other fields of work that can use your talents. Staying indefinitely at a job you hate is very stressful. Once you find all of your options take action so you can be in-control of your life, not your current employer.

Plan now for a successful 2008. Elminate as much unfinished business clutter as pssible before the end of this yar so new energy will be yur only companion as you transition nto the new year.

The most sccessful new beginnings are ones where the old nergy has been shifted out of yur life making room for positive new nergy that is supportive of the new fture you are creating. If you pln for a better new year, you wll have a better new year.

© Pat Hydlauff, all rights reserved 2007

The article Plan for a Successful New Year by Looking Back was Submitted by Pat Heydlauff through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: Pat Heydlauff, President of Energy-by-Design ( http://www.energy-by-design.com ) and Feng Shui expert, is a consultant, speaker, columnist and award-winning artist. She has been consulting with individuals, families, and companies since the early 1990's, with clients ranging from California to Florida. In addition, she speaks at corporate and organizational functions, and gives seminars to enhance productivity. Pat Heydlauff can be reached at balancingenergy@energy-by-design.com

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