Now What?

We made it to 2018! I actually told my mom on Christmas day that I'm thankful our family is together for another Christmas (and that we're all alive!). Maybe it's the Italian in me, or I'm just getting older. Now, about this new year. I don't do resolutions because they don't work. However, I do reflect on the past year and make a few "adjustments" going into the new year (for starters, writing a blog post!). I do feel rejuvenated and ready to make some changes in my life -- small but hopefully meaningful. Change has to take you out of your comfort zone for it to have impact. So, I'll share a few of my 2018 pledges to betterment and will check back in February to monitor progress. 1. Get Ready for Bed Earlier I decided to start my nighttime ritual of brushing teeth and washing up when my kids are getting ready for bed (rather than at 11 p.m. and half asleep), with the intent of kicking a few bad habits. Brushing my teeth earlier will preven