Happy New Year 2010 - make it the best year of your life!
Quote for the week: “Everyone on the face of the Earth has a treasure that lies waiting for them.” The Alchemist

Hello Special friends,
I hope you’re all in good health and enjoying the beginning of a new decade with a smile on your face!
I had a lovely Christmas and New Year with my family and friends, I trust you did too.
Melbourne is certainly experiencing a hot Summer spell at the moment. It’ a wonderful time of the year… great weather, holiday time and plenty of sport and events in Australia.
This is actually the first January I haven’t been overseas climbing a mountain for four years. It’s been a nice change and I’ve had the opportunity to spend lot’s of time with friends and family which is so important. I’m having the time of my life!
This year is going to be a big one for me on many fronts. In regards to my mountaineering I have just confirmed some exciting news regarding my guiding commitments in Nepal for 2010/2011.
Mera 2010 takes place in September and then I will be guiding a trip to Everest Base Camp in Feb 2011 and back to Nepal to climb Mera Peak in September 2011. Trek climb ski will be updating their website in the next few weeks so keep an eye out for the addition of my profile and guiding itinerary.
Now, for some tips to kick of a New Year… 20 positive ways I believe can impove your life and 10 negative actions to avoid.
Finally, I truly hope 2010 will be the year you decide to change your life for the better… yes, it can be the best year of your life by taking action and remaining firm in your commitment to do so!
Go on….I dare you!
20 Positive actions
- Choose to be happy despite the circumstances…live each day with a smile on your face!
- Surround yourself around people you make you feel happy, alive and free!
- Treat your body like a temple… nourish it accordingly with wholesome food!
- Engage in relaxation exercises… meditate, yoga, massage!
- Love… give it, accept it and embrace it with all your passion and desire…don’t be afraid to say “I Love You.”
- Sleep… don’t forget it’s importance, you won’t be productive or happy without enough!
- Exercise every day… your body is designed to move!
- Plan your next holiday or adventure… a trip to Nepal with me perhaps? Visit my “Climb with me” page to find out more.
- Make time for your friends and family… they bring meaning and happiness to your life!
- Engage in random acts of kindess… never underestimate the affect a simple gesture can have on someone.
- Spend time alone… cherish and enjoy your own company.
- Never stop dreaming and believing in miracles… life is one big miracle!
- Do something everyday that takes you out of your comfort zone… you will grow as a result!
- Set yourself some goals… ask yourself “What do I really want in my life?”
- Encourage and praise others, tell them how special they are!
- Practise patience, tolerance and understanding… simple but pure ways of living!
- Communicate with honesty, respect and purpose… the key to all realtionships is effective communication.
- Be honest and true to yourself, if you are not happy change… you are responsible for your own happiness!
- Reflect and remember the loved ones you have lost… allow their legacy to live within you!
- Drink enough water… it sounds simple but many people don’t. Aim for 1.5L per day, more if it’s hot and you’re exercising.

10 Negative habits
- Negative, dellusional thoughts… reject them!
- Destructive behaviours… stop them!
- Fear of change… don’t be afraid, feel the fear and do it anyway!
- Feelings of not being good enough… cherish yourself and accept your imperfections… you already possess everything necessary to find happiness!
- Loneliness… no man is an island!
- Fear of making mistakes… it was a mistake that set the world in motion!
- Sabotaging your happiness… life is too short, create the life you most desire now!
- Fear of getting hurt… often getting hurt leads to greater love, appreciation and happiness!
- Living in the past… your past doesn’t have to reflect your future… each day is a new beginning with endless possibilities!
- Worry… stop it! It doesn’t help any situation at all only creates inner turmoil!
There you go, I could continue for longer but perhaps you may like to send through a comment, tip or just say ‘hello’ (click on today’s post title “Happy New Year”) I would love to hear from you!
Take care special friends
“Love, smile and live the life that brings you happiness”!
Love
Cherie x x x
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PS: Thank you to my friend Stephen for providing me with the beautiful photo on the top of the page. |












































Yes, this week is the first group hiking session at the 1000 stairs, Dandenong Ranges National Park. We will meet at 1.15pm in the carpark and kick-off at 1.30pm.












