Yes, 2012 is all about change; however, that doesn’t mean you may not have been experiencing it already. Regardless of where you are within the change process, now is a good time to consciously ease into this new year and the changes likely to come with it.

One way to do so is to use the five classical elements— earth, water, fire, air, and ether (spirit, sky, non-physical or energetic aspects). Balancing these elements can help you release the old and receive the new as you work through changes.

Are the holidays not quite shaping up the way you want them to? Feeling a little (or a lot) blue? Check out Help for the Holiday Blues for some tips to help you pull through.

If (and when) the holidays start to pull you down, lift yourself up with this inspiring video. Take some time to breathe deeply as you watch it. Actually, you’ll want to keep this one for year-round destressing and inspiration. I’m using it this morning to center myself before my radio interview with Kris Steinnes on Voices of Women Today.

As we go about the busyness of preparing for this holiday season, let us not forget that the most important gift of all—the world’s greatest stocking stuffer—cannot be purchased in a store (nope, not even Amazon!).

The Guinness World Records® that is. I’m having one of those “what was I thinking” moments. What was I thinking when I set out to write 39 poems over the last year…and did? What was I thinking when I decided to perform them all…from memory? What was I thinking when I decided to attempt to add an entry to the Guinness World Records®…and we’ll see how that turns out?