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Celebration of Life Month

“It’s the beginning of a new year, and that makes it the perfect time to start appreciating the lives that we lead, and the blessings that come to us every day.

Celebration of Life Month is the perfect opportunity for you to unwind from the holidays, take a few days to rest, and prepare yourself for the next journey around the sun.

Celebrating this important month can be challenging, as we’ve always learned to work work work, and to prepare ourselves for the next step in our growth in careers and life. Celebration of Life month reminds you that you need to take some time to revitalize yourself if you want to experience life to its fullest.

Start off by taking a few mental health days, just take the time to sit back and relax, and reassess the past year and what you’re going to be doing moving forward with this year. Enjoy your favorite leisure activity and do whatever it is that helps you recharge when things are just getting too crazy” (Days of the Year Limited 2009).

With the start of the new year, Celebration of Life Month was a great reminder for myself personally to reflect of the many changes that have occurred the past year. I am very grateful for the new opportunities that 2019 will have to offer me. With that being said I encourage you to take a step back, take a deep breath, and to always keep a positive attitude!

Wishing you all a Happy New Year, BRING ON 2019!

~Alanna McShane, RN DON