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Happy New Year!! This is one of my favorite holidays because of the renewed sense of hope and excitement it gives me for all the adventures I choose to have and goals I choose to accomplish. In celebration, I have included a video of a drink made out of juniper berries (which are in season now), called smreka. This drink is from Bosnia and is surprisingly tasty. It could make a great new year toasting drink for those who are not into alcohol, like myself.

However you enjoy your new year I hope it is blissful, whether you are partying with friends or staying home and keeping it low key like we are this year. Tonight we will be making new year’s resolutions, watching a holiday movie, toasting with kombucha, and sealing 2012 with a midnight kiss. If you are into making new year’s resolutions like we are, check out this post I did 2 years ago. It’s all about how to set the perfect goals for yourself and keep them, inspired by my sister’s adorable dog Chula.

Talk to you in 2012! Our best year yet!

P.S. Apparently my kitchen has bad lighting. I apologize about that to all you artistically minded people. See this post for more bad lighting footage

2011 is here and I am super excited to see what this new year will bring my way!! But first, I must pay my respects to 2010. I have learned over the years that in order to bring more good into my life, I must digest, acknowledge, and be grateful for the good that has already come. 2010 was such an amazing year for me and so below I have posted my ode to 2010…

So much has changed for me and my blog will probably reflect my shift in interests. I will always remember 2010 as the year I had my first born son, took a massive leap closer to my dream of owning my own land and forest garden, balanced my healthy diet by adding in more herbs (daily infusions), fermented foods (filled with good bacteria), and animal products (raw butter, dairy, and eggs), and brought myself closer to my family by realizing how important family is!!

Ok, now I am officially ready for 2011!! Let the party begin!!

P.S. If you desire, please post your ode to 2010 below. What were your favorite moments? What did you learn? How did you grow? I would love to hear from you!

To me, every New Year’s Eve is a special time to reflect on and give thanks for what I have accomplished in the past year and also make new year’s resolutions and renew my commitment to create the life I truly desire. Today I have five tips on how to set and accomplish your goals this year. These principles were inspired by my sexy sister Amy, who used them to train her dog. If you are a Dog lover you will also love this video…

Tip #1: True Desire Produces Results. Make sure the goals you set are really your goals. You might be surprised at how many times you set a goal that is actually someone else’s expectation for you or something to feed your ego and help you “fit in.” If you are setting the right goals for you, you will feel excited, inspired, and giddy when you think about them. Eliminate any “shoulds” from your list. Set goals that are personally profound for you.

Tip #2: We Are Creatures Of Habit. Our daily habits create our destiny. Our consistent actions are what make us and create us. Even those who think they don’t have a routine, have a routine. I encourage you to use your daily routines to accomplish your goals. I have a morning and evening routine which incorporate actions that help me achieve my goals. For example, one of my goals is to stay fit, so every morning I do rebounding and every evening I do yoga. I also have a goal to keep my home clean so in my morning routine I make my bed and clean my bathroom counter and in the evening I do dishes and invest 15 minutes picking up clutter. These actions are part of my daily routine. I also have a 1 1/2 hour “business routine” in which I do online marketing. This helps me achieve my financial goals.

Tip #3: Stay Focused. After you have determined your desired outcome and started taking action toward your goals, it’s important to stay keenly aware of the results your actions are producing. Let go of being “stuck in your ways.” If you aren’t achieving success with your actions, change them. A flight pilot is “off-course” about 90% of the time and yet she always reaches her destination because she does what is called tacking.. or constantly readjusting her direction.

Tip #4: Focus on your strengths. We are all born with special talents and abilities and a personal mission that no one else can fulfill. Instead of focusing on what you “can’t” do, focus on what you CAN do. This is where your power lies. Focus on what brings you joy and you will be living the life you are meant to live.

Tip #5: Anything is Possible. Stop putting limitations on what you can do and when you can do it. If we have a desire for something, I believe we have a sacred responsibility to fulfill it. We are meant to THRIVE and shine our light in this world. We are meant to achieve great things and be an example of what is truly possible!

May this be your most Amazing, Blissful, and Love filled year ever!

P.S. If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to start your own business, check out my Partner With Debbie page and join me in creating massive success and financial freedom this year!