2016 is here and is in full swing. What have we accomplished yet?  We’ve all came up with those exciting resolutions of how we want to lose a few pounds or take those amazing vacations or even save a bit of money and put it into our savings account.

I’ve put my share of goals in for the year and I’ve notice one thing about them. If you’re not putting them in your face every single day, it’s easy to get distracted and forget about them.

It is sooooooo easy to make up an excuse to do something later, but so hard to just go ahead and do it.

We must learn to change our habits and our thinking. If you’re serious about reaching those goals like I am, you’re going to have to change your mindset from 2015 and gain a new outlook for 2016.

The only thing that is stopping you from moving forward is YOU. Giving the excuse “I don’t have time” is for suckers… We all make time for those things that we want to do

Making the excuse, “I’ll do it tomorrow” is for the Lazy

Making the excuse, “It’s too Hard” is for Wimps

Sorry to be so direct but at the end of the day, they are just Excuses that keep us from moving Forward.

In 2016 I refuse to be left behind inside of the ocean of Excuses and then in December 2016 read my receipts of excuses of why I didn’t do this and that.

Let this be your warning for 2016… Say No to ZeroExcuses

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As we know every year around this time we go out and buy gifts for family and friends. Some of our gift giving maybe meaningful and then some gift giving is just because you got me something, I now feel obligated to return the gesture. Is that really giving?

We acknowledge Christmas and consider this Gift to be the ultimate gift, the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. Indeed, that gift was very meaningful to us. So why do we give without meaning? Why do we shower our children with gifts but never teach them the meaning of giving?

It is so much more than just buying presents and swiping our credit cards.

Here is some things to consider to help add meaning to your gift giving now and for the Future

1. Give someone a gift based on their needs vs. their wants
2. Surprise someone who wouldn’t expect a gift
3. Give to someone who is less fortunate and can’t afford it
4. A simple Christmas card can add Joy and can put a smile on someone’s face
5. In person visits with family & friends are always meaningful gifts, some people become lonely around the holiday season.

Merry Christmas