I don't know where we get this idea that at the stroke of midnight on December 31st of each year, we will have the opportunity to become another person.

As if by magic, we transform and everything becomes "better." A kind of Anti-Cinderella effect!

Ahhh yes…. New Year's resolutions

This annual trend affects approximately 25% of Canadians. According to the Léger polling firm, the strongest intention to make resolutions is among 18- to 34-year-olds (45%). This intention diminishes with age, with 25% of Generation X making resolutions and only 17% of Baby Boomers.

Health is in vogue!

Popular resolutions are all about health. Whether it's to lose weight, move more, change eating habits, meditate, or reduce stress levels, the willpower is there!

BUT… because there is often a "BUT"

The Fairy Godmother doesn't come in the same package as the resolution. Willpower, effort, planning, motivation, a partner (or support group) to whom one is accountable – in short, these are tools to "hold on."

At least for a week or a month. And then? Too often it's chaos, apathy, failure, guilt.🤦

I have the solution!

Actually, I have several small solutions 😊

What will work is a series of new "good" habits.

The Domino Effect

James Clear, the author of "Atomic Habits," discusses this in his book. It's the Domino effect: combining several small changes that accumulate into a larger change and – drumroll please – into a new identity.

And Bam! That's the 12th stroke of midnight!

Cinderella and her cohort of magical mice become a reality!

No more joking around. It works.😀

I did it. I experimented with a series of micro-changes last fall with the HERBANICA Bye Bye Stress: The Experience group. I reduced my stress and increased my productivity by changing a few small habits!

If you're interested in reading the why and how of this experience which helped me reduce my stress and increase my productivity, check out the group's page on Facebook.

And if losing a few kilos or drinking less coffee are among your resolutions, HERBANICAa has the products you need to get you started on the right track and I'll be there to encourage you.

 ✨Happy New Year 2021✨🥳😀

Take care of yourself… before and after the stroke of midnight!

Lou😀❤️