PAY ATTENTION TO LIFE PATTERNS

Dec 14 2008 by Pauline Holt, Sunday Sun

WHEN we stop and think about it, we can probably recognise many different behaviour patterns in our lives.

Some of these might be having a positive influence, while others could be doing quite the opposite.

With the holiday season approaching fast, it can be valuable to take a few minutes to think about some of your behaviour patterns.

Congratulate yourself on those that are likely to contribute positively to your enjoyment of the festivities . . . and take an honest look at those patterns which are likely to produce less positive results.

V DO you tend to run yourself ragged as a result of other people’s expectations?

V DO you tend to eat and drink far too much over Christmas and the New Year and neglect doing any exercise?

V DO you take the love and support of those round you for granted?

V DO you overspend and then have to spend months repairing the damage to your bank account or overdraft?

V STEP one: Make yourself aware of existing patterns.

V STEP two: Recognise that you have the choice to: a) continue the existing pattern, or b) consciously let it go and adopt a new pattern that serves you better.

What new and improved patterns — ones that will serve you well — do you want to take with you into the New Year?

V ANNABEL SUTTON is a life coach and author of 52 Ways to Handle It — a Life Coaching Year, available from Neal’s Yard Remedies — www.nealsyardremedies. co.uk — at £6.50. To contact Annabel, email annabel@life-designs.co.uk or visit www.life-designs.co.uk