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Maria Gracia

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A GON Reader Asks

Hi Maria,

With the new year approaching, like many people, I'm getting ready to declare my new year's resolutions for 2021. However, in the past, I've gotten myself all motivated before the new year, began my resolutions, and then something happens...usually in that first week...and those resolutions are not kept, and I feel like I've failed. Do you have a tip for staying motivated to begin and continue those resolutions? I really want to succeed with those I've set for the upcoming year. I really need that 'feeling of success' in my life. Thanks for your advice. I respect you so much...and I appreciate your daily newsletters. They keep me going!

This Reader Question was submitted by:

--Elaine Price


Maria Gracia responds...

Hi Elaine,

So many of us make New Year's resolutions, and by the time we're a few days into the new year, we've broken them and (worse) we decide to discontinue them.

We may have decided to lose a few pounds, and then got discouraged because we indulged in a chocolate shake when we shouldn't have. Or, we may have decided to organize the garage, but got so overwhelmed by all the piled up boxes, that we decided it was just easier to give up. Or, we may have resolved to save money, but ditched that idea when the dishwasher broke.

The nice thing about these 'declarations' we make is that, contrary to popular thought, they are not reserved solely for January 1st. We can jump right back in at any time.

So, if you had that milkshake, got scared by those boxes, the dishwasher broke, or you ran into any other number of obstacles, just forgive yourself or the situation and resolve to 'move forward' with your original intention.

So, it's OK if you break your resolution by January 5th...pick up on that same resolution on January 6th or 7th...and begin again.

In addition, if you find yourself breaking your resolutons again and again, you may have to adjust them a bit so they're more do-able for you, like...

* rather than giving up dessert forver, have one dessert each week on Friday evenings

* rather than organizing the WHOLE garage at once, resolve to just organize one box at a time, in 10 minute segments

* rather than not saving money because the dishwasher broke and you have to pay the repairman...pay the repairman, of course, but skip your daily store-bought cup of coffee and put that money saved in a piggy bank to continue your saving resolution

Don't give up and stop, even when things aren't going exactly as you originally planned. Pick up the pieces, and move forward. Make adjustments if you have to. When there's a will, there's a way.

--Maria

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Yes, meow means something

What does it mean, you ask?

Good question. It's about the same as aloha in Hawaiian.

The meaning changes.

Context matters hugely. Is it a mean meow, or a friendly one?

What about the cat's body action? Is he facing towards you, or away? Is the tail curled, or lying flat against the floor?

Depending on these points, 'meow' could mean 'let's watch a movie together' or 'boy am I thirsty right now.'

So getting the tone and body language right is critical.

Finally, there's a quick guide on the essentials of cat communication to open your ears (and your heart) into the fascinating world of feline communication, both verbal and nonverbal.

This guide, written by a PhD animal communications expert Dr Jonas Jurgella, is the missing link that allows you to bond with your own feline friend as if he was a human child.

That's the power of true and honest communication, vs the primitive 'animal baby talk' that so many pet owners unfortunately relegate themselves to.

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P.S. Your cat will be most appreciative...and you'll feel great knowing that you truly understand your cat's needs and wants.

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'Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the ground.' --Theodore Roosevelt

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Warmly,

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