OK, everyone. It's the time for resolutions. For the last four years I've made resolutions to reduce my stress. I used to be a stressball. Now I'm loosey-goosey. Not that I don't have stressful situations in my life, but I don't really let them get to me anymore.
     The first year I started this, I began small: not stressing out about things I cannot control (ie the weather, traffic, etc.).
     Year two of stress-reduced-Erin brought about not stressing out about things I can control. This year I took control of deadlines. I'm a huge procrastinator, which is fine, but it's stupid to stress out about everything that has to get done. Everything gets done whether you worry about it or not. I'm in control. I always get my crap finished, why worry about it?
     The third year I gave up worrying about other people. This was a continuation of year one, but easily the hardest thing for me to not stress out about. If people want my help, they'll ask for it. If they don't take my advice, there's nothing I can do about it. No amount of worrying is going to fix other people's problems and not everyone wants my help with their crap.
     Last year I resolved to not stress out about the future. I decided to practice what I preach in yoga and embrace a life where I live for today.
     I feel pretty stress-free. I think I'm ready to move on from that resolution. I can't really think of anything that I need to do to better myself this year, so I am going to try something new/do something for myself every week of 2013. Be prepared for updates on my new adventures. Here's to 2013!!