Monika Getty RMT

It's easy to get stuck in the past; it's heavy, it weighs you down, it fills you with regret and recriminations. Wouldn't it be better to "lighten up", to learn from the past but not have it be a weighty burden on your heart and mind? You can't change what happened, but you can change how you approach your future. Shed that burden, step forward with intention, the knowledge of your own strength, abilities and the promise of a brighter tomorrow.

I am 100% guilty of this: I always have things I 'have' to do before I feel like I have earned time to do something I enjoy. It's a hard habit to break, especially if it's something your parents and grandparents also did. The fact is that there are always things that need to be done and always will be. Take some time for yourself. Go for a walk in nature, visit a greenhouse, read a book with a cup of tea, write poetry, go dancing; hopefully without the guilt of "there are other things I should be doing right now." Now to follow my own advice!

Make the most of today! Take a deep breath in, breathe out and let go of yesterday. Feel fully in this moment, feel the sunshine on your face and embrace all the potential that today offers you. This day is for you, so grab hold of it and make it yours!