The New Year will soon be upon us, and with it, the seemingly inescapable resolutions. Many of us will devote ourselves (at least for a few weeks!) to making changes in our habits and the way we live our lives. All of us hope to harness our best traits and to become better people. Eleanor Roosevelt understood this drive to improve ourselves. She wrote:
“The best in us is something we have to learn to control. It would be wise if we came to realize how it functions on so many different levels. Habit is one of the controlling factors.”
For many people, the very idea of trying to change is daunting. Smokers dread having to give up cigarettes, and people who love rich desserts hate to imagine a life without chocolate. Eleanor Roosevelt knew all about these deep-seated fears, but she believed that people have the power to overcome them. She wrote:
“The answer to fear is not to cower and hide; it is not to surrender feebly without contest. The answer is to stand and face it boldly. Look at it, analyze it, and, in the end, act. With action, confidence grows.”
Let’s take a cue from Eleanor Roosevelt and work to defeat our fears and make changes to build better, happier lives for ourselves.
All our best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year!
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