The holiday season is upon us.  In the United States, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of overeating, overspending and overindulging in many different vices.  In fact, in regards to eating, the average American will gain 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and January 2nd. 

There are many strategies to help keep those calories off, but the root of the issue is what I want to get to today.  On today's show I want to talk about 6 questions to ask yourself before you reach for that next helping of mashed potatoes or slice of pumpkin pie.

These questions are not just good for the holiday but for all year round.  By asking them each time you go for food, you will start a healthier way of eating, mindful eating.

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Sometimes you don't give yourself enough credit.  Sometimes you think that you need an outsider to help you with difficult decisions in your life.  What if I told you that you know exactly what to do in every situation.  You do.  When it comes down to you the answers are easy to discern.  Many times you may not think.  When each of us is plagued with tough decisions we feel as if we will make the wrong decision.

As I frequently say, you know all the answers for the questions about you.  The only thing that gets in the way is the noise of the world and your own human doubts and limitations.  When you are hooked up to your higher self you know all the answers.

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In getting ready for this episode I am course came across the Jim Rohn Quote.  You know the one. 

"You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with"

I actually came across an article that refuted that, the author saying that you shouldn't ditch friends that aren't on the same path as you, don't have the same drive as you.  He basically said that having diversity of friends makes you more well rounded.  He also said it was impractical, that you can't disassociate yourself from family or long time friends.

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