With the New Year only a few days away, do you have a plan?  Have you given any thought to your New Year resolutions? 

Many of us were raised with the notion that we have to have a 1-year, 5-year and 10-year plan.  Do you actually create these?  Do you write them out or just think about them?  Or do you think about it and get distracted by something else?  I know I always thought about long-term goals but never had a clue as to what I really wanted so I wrote down what I thought I should.  And, as I grew older the writing process turned into a thinking process until I eventually did absolutely nothing.

Every year we’re asked, “what are your New Year resolutions?”  The question really should be, “How many of us really keep them?”  And, even more importantly, how many of us have simply given up making them because they don’t work?

I have learned the secret to making things happen and I want to share it with you!  If you want to know what it feels like to plan for the New Year, set yourself up for success and be proactive without making another New Year resolution again, join me for a FREE teleclass called, Never Make or Break a New Year Resolution Again! 

On this call you will learn:

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic resins, epoxy resins, and other products. They are typically found in everyday use as plastic containers and water bottles. Many questions about the potential health risks of BPA have arisen over the years, especially in the wake of multiple studies showing that it leaches from plastics when exposed to over-use or the high temperatures of microwaves and dishwashers. Additionally, studies appear to prove that because of this, BPA is presumably is in our diet.

Although studies show that BPA leaching may be damaging to our health, it is not significant enough to warrant the FDA to ban the use of the chemical. However, is it worth risking your personal health even slightly?

Here are two suggestions. One, if you use containers made with this chemical, do not put them in the microwave or dishwasher and do not store hot liquids or foods in them. A second, easier option is to purchase BPA-free plastic containers and water bottles. Many companies (such as Glad and Ziploc) now market BPA-free plastic containers that you can find at your local grocery. BPA-free plastic water bottles as well as metal ones can be found virtually everywhere.

So why take a risk? Take control of your life & health. I just tossed all my old plastic containers in the recycle bin and purchased all new, BPA-free ones. And, I’ve been using both metal and BPA-free plastic water bottles for over a year. It’s simple and not expensive.

Reflect – Inspire – Rejoice

Forgive – Believe - Love

Wishing you and your loved ones a holiday season filled with

opportunity, joy, good health and dreams come true.

Happy Healthy Holidays!

Barbara B. Appelbaum

Too much food!  Oh so many things to do!  There’s not enough time!  How will you survive the holidays?  Chanukah is almost over, Christmas is only 2 1/2 weeks away and New Year’s is just around the corner.  Are you having fun or are you totally stressed out?  Let’s end 2010 on a positive!

I recently wrote an article for Natural Awakenings magazine on Setting Intentions for the New Year.  Intentions are very different from Resolutions and I suggest reading this to clarify so you can set yourself up for success.  Check out page 38 at http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1q341/December2010NaturalA/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yudu.com%2Fitem%2Fdetails%2F253879%2FDecember-2010-Natural-Awakenings-Chicago-North-and-North-Shore.

Additionally, I am offering a FREE teleclass on December 14th entitled, “Healthy Holidays: How Being Intentional Can Change Your Holiday Experience!”  This 45-minute class will offer tips to overcoming stress and overwhelm so as to have an enjoyable, positive and healthy holiday.  To learn more and register go to http://www.appelbaumwellness.com/healthy-holidays.aspx. 

Learn how to have a joyful, healthful holiday experience!

• Does the thought of the approaching holiday season make you feel nervous, anxious or even sick to your stomach? 

• Do you get stressed out and/or down in the dumps between Thanksgiving and New Year’s?

• Are you up all night making list after list yet feel like you accomplish nothing?

• Are you dreading that extra 10 lbs you might gain from over-indulging at all the holiday parties?

If you answered YES to any of the above questions, I have a treat for you!

I know that not everyone enjoys the holidays. Many of us get stressed out due to overwhelm of expectations.  That’s perfectly normal.  Our expectations get inflated and become unrealistic due to pressures from family, friends, work, the media, etc.  It’s a wonder we survive the season at all!

How would it feel to not just survive the holiday season, but enjoy it too?

Don’t let the holidays get you down! 

Join me for a FREE teleclass on Tuesday, December 14th called: Enjoying the Holidays: How Being Intentional Can Change Your Holiday Experience!

On this call, I will walk you through the simple steps to being intentional so YOU can experience a healthful and less-stressed holiday.    

You will learn:

• The key to enjoying holiday events with your family & friends while protecting your health & wellness;
• The #1 thing you may NOT be doing that can set you up for success right now;
• A powerful mindset shift that will completely, positively change the way you think about not only the holiday season but how you behave all year long;
• And so much more!

If you’re looking to experience a joyful, healthful holiday season, then join me on Tuesday, December 14th for this inspiring and insightful FREE teleclass.  CLICK HERE to register now!!