But what about those little promises you made to you?
As the year draws to a close, it is often a time for reflection, thinking about what’s been accomplished … and what hasn’t. For many of us we’ve been busy on behalf of others; our family, our friends, our work, our community and so on.
What about the promises we made to ourselves? With the new year – 2015 just around the corner, perhaps you can rethink things. Set out with a positive attitude where you make a little more time for you and your personal goals.
And remember – it’s often true that when one takes time for his or herself, they become renewed with more positive energy to be shared in turn, with others.
A most wonderful and HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you, my friends. Those I know and those I’ve yet to meet.
With much affection,
Penny
The Why About This 
I shall have these words tattooed inside my eye lids. This way every time that I close my eyes – VOILA!
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Yes you should Rosy! 😊☺😀😃😄 xo
Happy New Year, Penny. Your words are an inspiration.
Thank you, so very much. A sincerely loving New Year to you, dear friend. Your words warm my heart (and it loves to be warm, lol)!
Really like your post. Definitely negative thoughts breed negativity just as positive thoughts and actions breed positivity, Happy New Year!
Thanks Susan. I’ve been there, done that scenario in my life (and I’m guessing you’ve also had your share of experiences there) so being positive absolutely the way to go. You are correct! A very happy New Year. May it bring you many good things! 🙂
Thanks for these perfect words, Penny, especially as the year is coming to an end. They are a great start to 2015 and I loved the third paragraph. Such truth! Have a Happy New Year, my friend! xo
Thank you Lauren and for you dear friend. May your next year be filled to overflowing with every good thing! Happy New Year Lauren! xo
I do not often comment, however I want to thank you for all the hopefulness and inspiration you provided throughout the year.
Jubilant 2015 Penny
Thank you. Life comes at us so fast at times that we are just not as well prepared (if at all) as we would want to be. A positive word can sometimes help. I’m pleased if my words were of some value and support to you. You have an absolutely excellent year ahead, my friend, filled with lots of good things! xx
Words to live by…now if I can only follow them! A joyful, blessed New Year to you and your family Penny. 🙂
Thank you LuAnn, and to you and Terry also. Make it an especially great one! 🙂 xx
I try not to make promises because they are too easy to break, but I do make time for myself. Thank you, Penny, for your always positive posts.
I hear you. And am very happy to know you take time for yourself, Lulu. My pleasure (sincerely) to promote a positive attitude for others. In my past, positive support would have come in handy, so I appreciate it all the more now! 🙂
Thanks for a year filled with beautifully inspirational posts, Penny! And I hope 2015 is filled with the same.
Thank you, so much Alejandro. I appreciate you and your friendship, more than you know. Take care of you and a wonderful Happy New Year for you and your family. (including your most excellent dog!)
All the best for 2015, Penny, and thank you for spreading so much light and love around the blogosphere over the last year 🙂
Hi Sarah, and thank you for your kind words. I wish you also a most wonderful new year with lots of beautiful music and good times coming your way my dear friend! 🙂 xx
Thank you, dearest Penny xxxx
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I agree with the TMB above! Love and hugs – and Happy New Year! ^..^
Thank you Barb. The very very same to you dearest friend! And even more … in the new year! Much love, Penny xo
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Making sure we have time for ourselves would be a lovely thing to be able to do. I hope we can all do that in the coming year.
Thanks Penny.
Yes, all of us!!!!!!
I will be taking a break from blogging after the Photo of the Year voting is over. Not sure how long for, and not sure if I will keep the Haibun and Sunday Photo Fiction pages going at the moment. I just have no time for anything at the moment, and I need to try to make some time for me. If I am not doing housework or something like that, I am sat in front of the laptop reading blogs or trying to write. I take half the photos a month I used to. I have gone from over a thousand a month to 400 if I am lucky. So I need a break, and I have been blogging for over ten years now, with the last three years almost without a break. Just three weeks in August last year. I need time.
Taking a break is a good thing, helps one get their perspective back on things, I think, Alastair. I know you’ll make wise choices that ultimately are smart ones for you, dear friend! I do understand the pressure you’ve been dealing with, and hope it improves in the coming year! xx
Thank you Penny. I am hoping the coming year is a lot easier on everybody.
Let’s make it so, Alastair! We’ll just do it! 🙂
Yes we will 🙂
Yes very true, wishing you a very happy year 2015, Penny! Love Ute
Thank you Ute, Just the best next year ever, for you!, much love, Penny
Great Advice Penny, that we gain so much positive energy when we invest time in ourselves! Something I learnt this year 🙂
Something, I’ve noticed about us females. We tend to learn this the hard way, lol. But the nature of women is as nurturers for others, so it is easy to forget to nurture ourselves! I’m happy you’ve learned this! 🙂
Yes..Penny…learnt it for life at a big cost..my marriage. But still glad.
I’m sorry and happy for you at the same time (sounds silly but I think you know what I mean here) Wishing you the very bestest. I think you’re gonna be just fine … better than fine, in fact! 🙂
Thanks so much Penny 🙂
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A beautiful reminder!
Thank you penny for the lovely reminder.
Sending love and and a happy new year to you to my friend
lisa
Hello Lisa, happy holidays and a wonderful New Year to come. Much love and affection to you, dear friend, Penny
Thanks, Penny. Hope you too.
I’ll do my best if you do too, Yoshiko! 🙂
Yea, Penny, I’m doing my best.
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Promise me you’ll have a wonderful 2015, Penny. 🙂
I Promise! Your gravatar, too cool! 😀
I’m so glad you like it, Penny–
I’m just trying to catch up with how great yours is !!!
Happy New Year !!!!!! 🙂
ha,ha,ha! You’re right there. Nothing to catch up to! 😀 The happiest New Year, ever to you my friend! May it be of the very best kind, in all ways! 🙂 xx