The  year is going strong and if you are like the majority of women, you are already up to your neck in "things", that make up life.  And they are so important. Where do we start peeling off the trivial, the unnecessary?  What is the trivial or the unnecessary?  It all seems important.

If we give ourself some real sit-down time, some quiet moments without interruptions, without music, without background noise and just concentrate,  I just bet we can all come up with things we can eliminate from our life.   In this day when we need to make our time count,  it's important that we do this inventory.  A little time now may save hours and hours during this coming year.

I think the words eliminate and concentrate are two very good words to help us in  the next few months.  Below are some ways that may help  decide what is important in your life.

• If you want to manage your time, eliminate clutter and concentrate on your goals. Clutter is anything that drains time such as TV, cell phones, surfing the net with nothing in mind, procrastination.
• If you want to be a better friend, eliminate crowds and concentrate on a few people. Friendships are important.  There will be times when you are needed or you may be the one that needs.  There may also be some 'friends' you need to exclude from your New Year, friends that live a different lifestyle and you know they are not good for you. Eliminate if need be!
  
• If you want to have a sharp wardrobe, eliminate the unnecessary, concentrate on a few "right" outfits.
  Go with color schemes.  Throw out or give away things you have not worn in the past year or things that just don't fit anymore. Maybe, too, there are things you bought on a whim, that is not you and you know you will never wear.
• Out with the pity parties, those "woe is me" days.  If they raise their ugly head, concentrate on someone in your neighborhood or office that needs a kind word, or maybe a warm jacket.
• Eliminate those crazy negative thoughts and do your very best to concentrate on the positives in life. This one doesn't just happen. And it takes a lot of practice to make this a lifestyle. I still have to work on it!  It takes a concentrated effort of the will. We know news stories, world affairs, job losses, illnesses can get us down.  But when there are things to celebrate, do it in a grand way. Don't skimp on these times.    Be aware of what goes into your ears and mind.  If you must, let go of friends that drag you down, eliminate those who are determined to live on the lower side of life. You want the mountain and it takes a lot of climbing and determination to stay there.
  

So the work is cut out for us. We may not have a lot of people to help us on this.  We may have to set boundaries that will leave some habits and some friends on the outside.  It's our choice. And choices make us who we are!

"If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance  for you. What we call failure is not the falling down but the staying down."
~Mary Pickford~

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