New Year’s Resolutions 1
What are your resolutions for the new year? Even if you don’t believe in making New Year’s resolutions, it is always a good idea to occasionally review the past and make a game plan for the future. Doing so helps give purpose and direction for the upcoming year.
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Consider making just two New Year’s resolutions. These resolutions seem, at first glance, to counteract each other. Resolve first to intensify, and the secondly to relax. First, let’s talk about some ways to intensify your efforts to improve life for your friend with autism.
Make every effort to make each day fruitful in the coming year. Approach each day with positive vigor to set the stage for your friend with autism to have frequent opportunities to learn new skills, develop relationships, and maximize his potential. Capture the moment and take advantage of every window of opportunity. Don’t put things off for tomorrow or for some future year.
Now is the time to take purposeful steps to enrich his life, to enjoy personal relationships, and to excel in areas of strength while learning to compensate in deficit areas. Encourage your friend with autism to live life to the fullest. Never give up, no matter how frustrating the situation. Avoid mediocrity by instilling a sense of adventure and discovery in every day. Invest time now to gradually build new skills and new relationships. The effort will make a real difference in the long run. Enjoy life in spite of bumps in the road. Your intense efforts will pay off in the long run.
In tomorrow’s podcast, we will discuss the polar opposite of intensity: relaxation. Hope you can join the conversation. Meanwhile, make every effort to live life to the fullest!
NOTE TO READERS AND LISTENERS: I am Cathy Knoll, a board certified music therapist and long-time friend of many folks with autism. At FAQautism.com we are committed to providing free, practical, everyday tips for making life better for people with autism. Feel free to send me a confidential email at talk@FAQautism.com with your thoughts or challenging situations or innovative solution. And don’t forget to check out our website for a wealth of ideas and a glimpse into the world of autism. http://FAQautism.com
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