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Jan 1st, 2008

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THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: Your 2008 Theme!
Happy New Year!

I love the fresh start feeling of the new year – actually I just like fresh starts. A new school year, a new city, a new friendship, Waiting for the New Year!a new week or even when my little boy, Matt, hits a new developmental stage.  I am always inspired by the knowledge that I can choose who I want to be and what I want to do at any moment.

This week's newsletter is about setting up the context and spirit behind your choices for the new year. Scroll down to Your Coaching Moment to find your 2008 theme.

All the best from your coach,
Amy
Founder, Empowered Motherhood LLC


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YOUR COACHING Moment

Your 2008 Theme!

The turn of the new year is a special opportunity to stop and choose who you want to be and what you want to do.  I think the post holiday quiet is the perfect time to imagine what seeds you want to plant for the year, what you want to grow and what you want to harvest and celebrate as the year unfolds.

To help you get started, I want you to think about your personal theme for 2008.  It’s what you want 2008 to be about – for YOU. For your world. It’s not about resolutions or specific goals – that's another newsletter! This is just your theme. A way to set the tone for the year.

All you need to do is close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Let your shoulders relax. Wiggle your toes. Breathe in calm. Breathe out noise, distraction and stress. Now fill in the blank:

2008 is the year of ________________ for me.

Go with the first word or phrase that pops in your head. One mom said "earth & grounded-ness." Another momma said "health - for me & my family." One mom-to-be said "joy & commitment." When I did the question earlier today, my very first answer was "success." There is no right or wrong answer!

Your theme is just a way to start the process of looking at what you want for 2008. A backdrop for setting goals and resolutions. You can be anything you want this year!

COACH YOURSELF:  I want you to take the time to close your eyes & fill in that blank above to find your theme. Take your theme and let it sit with you for the next week. Jot down any ideas, goals or resolutions that help you bring your theme alive!

Email me at amy@empoweredmotherhood.com and share what you came up with.  And click here to see our newsletter archive.

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