Spring Clearing Priorities

Re-energizing Your Life and Your Health

by Puja Thomson, February 25, 2009

Take time out as spring approaches to shake off your winter blues. Relax, rest, and do something you love and/or may have neglected. Follow your intuition.

Check the list below to re-energize your priorities!

And whatever priorities you choose, remember to breathe, be grateful for life itself and send loving energy to yourself and those who need it…. and give some non-perishable food or a monetary donation to a food pantry.


I am choosing to enhance my health and well-being by prioritizing and giving space for the following:
(Check those that you can commit to at this time indicate when and how often )
Relaxation ___________ meditation____________ guided imagery___________
painting __________ or being creative by________
singing__________ listening to music_________
appreciation of beauty_______________ connecting to nature______________
walking____________ exercise by ________ wholesome diet______________
people I love to be with_________ things I love to do _______
resurrecting an old hobby_______________
receive massage and/or body work_______________

eliminating stress___________ having naps____________ pampering myself by ________
writing in my journal_______________
paying attention to my dreams__________ short-term and/or long-term goals_________
laughter__________ gratitude______________
movies_____________ gardening______________
time alone__________________
other ways to love and appreciate my life______________

Make notes about how and when you will follow through on these choices.

A steady ongoing commitment works best. Keep saying yes to your priorities and envision yourself thriving-- you will be giving your body a powerful message to succeed and be well.



Born and brought up in Scotland, Puja Thomson is founder and director of Roots & Wings in New Paltz. She's a holistic health care professional, educator, workshop leader and minister of healing. Her recently-published book AFTER SHOCK: FROM CANCER DIAGNOSIS TO HEALING - A step-by-step guide to help you navigate your way has been awarded the honor of FINALIST in the National Indie Excellence Book Awards and Best Books Award. Also the author of CD and Workbook, Roots & Wings: For Strength and Freedom (Revised 2008). Go to www.rootsnwings.com for info, excerpts, reviews, how to purchase.

Puja is quoted in two articles in the February 2009, Chronogram-- Ministering to Your Needs: Choosing the Wedding Officiant that’s Right For You by Kelley Granger and More Than Surviving: Living With Serious Illness by Lorrie Klosterman... and in the editorial!