It's a new year with lots of possibilities!!!

This is a great time to think about setting goals and exploring new options. Even children as young as 5 can set goals. At school, we talk about both personal goals and school goals. Kids can work on learning to tie their own shoes, ride a bike with out training wheels, play outside more, learn to make their bed and much more.

In school, they can focus on paying attention, getting their homework completed, practice reading everyday, being inventive and creative, and practice good social behaviors.

This year I want to focus on mindfulness. Many times we get so busy thinking about responsibilities and stress over what things we have been able to check off our list, what still needs to be done. In the end, I know I look back and can't answer questions like "How was your Christmas Break?" "Did you get to relax?"

Relax - what a foreign word!!!! Nobody has time to relax and enjoy life. This year I am going to make time to do that and not feel guilty. I want to enjoy the simple things. I want to have fun and laugh. I want others to do that too. Life is passing by and year after year, we miss opportunities to create experiences and memories. I plan on finding time to simply enjoy. How about you?