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The new year is a time when people often reset expectations for themselves, to have a brighter future.<\/p>\n
One great exercise in facing forward is to answer the following:\u00a0\u00a0Life is short, so today I will [fill in the blank].<\/strong><\/p>\n Take a moment each morning to reflect on what you can do to get the most from the time we have.<\/p>\n This simple exercise can be a potent daily reminder of what is truly important, and what may be simply a distraction.<\/p>\n Not only does this help our mental peace of mind, but can also improve our current and long-term health.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The new year is a time when people often reset expectations for themselves, to have a brighter future. 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