Like many of the values we hold close to our hearts, FORGIVENESS is one of those with many avenues to explore. Today, I'm going to keep it short and sweet and focus on one area that we can all benefit from.

We've all been "wronged" in some way and have been challenged to bury the proverbial hatchet and forgive. It's not easy. But what happens if the person who did us wrong is ourselves? For many of us, our biggest critic is ourselves and that critic is tough! It's a new year and you now have the opportunity to look yourself in the mirror and say, "(insert name here), you have not been the person you've always wanted to be...and that's OK. Starting now, you're going to get back on the wagon and get the job done. The past is the past and you are better now than you were then. Now is your time!"

It's time to forgive yourself. What's done is done and we've reach that stage of redemption. Start the rockin' montage music because NOW you're going to get going and become the best version of yourself!