Eat the cookie - buy the shoes!

It's been a challenging year for a lot of us, especially this last quarter of 2008. Better days are coming, but as the holidays close in, I'd like to encourage you to lay aside your concerns and worries for a little while, kick back and just enjoy yourself. In other words,
"Eat the cookie - buy the shoes!"

I'm not trying to be irresponsible or flip. I recognize these are tough times in every respect - physically, emotionally, financially. We're sacrificing more, working harder, and feel more burdened with responsibility. That's why it's important to choose to enjoy the present moment. After all, it's all you've got. My suggestion is to lighten up, take the pressure off. True health and wellness is all about saying yes to yourself!

So go ahead. Eat the cookie. Go out and buy the shoes. Just for you. And have a wonderful holiday season.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and warmest wishes for a great 2009!