2013 is the Chinese year of the snake, which exhibits an intelligent, materialistic and graceful personality. Although for many people, snake is associated with venoms and danger, the snake is considered a symbol of luck. 2013 is thus believed by many a year of prosperity and peace. The upcoming 2013 is expected to be a wealthy year, when reproduction of all kind is blessed and love is definitely the only thing that human beings will think of.
The script for a happy life in 2013 however lies in your hands. You can guarantee a happy year ahead by planning activities in the following areas .
• Self Improvement: Start your exercise or yoga plan. Sign up for a course on an unfamiliar subject. Take up meditation. Join a singing group.
• Volunteer to help others: Join people on your street to form a happiness committee. Mentor a young person. Join a social action group
• Start saving regularly: Make friends with your banker. Study investment plans. Stop living on credit.
• Plan your daily breaks, short breaks and holidays: Every day, plan ‘happiness breaks’ reading a book, chatting with a friend, writing love letters to significant people in your life. Watching a good movie. Weekly breaks can mean joining a book club, a movie club or a dinner club. You can start with just four friends. Annual breaks can rejuvenate you: first when you plan them and later when you go for the holidays.
Like a fresh white sheet of paper, the New Year awaits you with its promise of new beginnings. Now is the time to start your New Year activities. The ancient Babylonians made promises to their Gods at the start of each year that they would return borrowed objects and pay their debts. The concept, regardless of creed, is to reflect upon self-improvement, annually. Have a great Year!