As women we have a very hard time putting ourselves number one on the list. However, if we don’t take care of ourselves we cannot take care of anyone else. My suggestion for the new year is to make a list and for some of you (it may be a first) make yourself top priority. Here is a suggested list:

1. Make those appointments you have been putting off (colonoscopy, mammogram, dental and eye appointments, you get the idea)
2. Do one little thing for yourself that you would do if you “could find the time” (manicure, pedicure, hair change, etc.)
3. Go for a walk someplace you have always wanted to go (to a park you pass on the way to work or a favorite hiking spot.
4. Find a healthy place to shop and find some new healthy foods that you might want to try.
5. Do something to help you laugh (go to a funny movie, read a funny book, etc.)
6. Have a massage.
7. Try an acupuncture treatment
8. Start a journal and write whatever comes to mind for 15 minutes a day.
9. Ask one person for help with one little thing. It could be folding laundry, filing papers, shopping for supplies, whatever you need help with…just one little thing!
10. Pick one night and do nothing but what you want to do. It could be just sitting listening to music, reading a book, taking a dance class, etc.