“Out of moderation a pure happiness springs.”

—Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, 17th Century German playwright, scientist, & statesman

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Where did the concept of moderation go out the window over the holidays? Consider the following list and add some of your own:

• Food and drink
• Gift giving/spending money
• Staying up late and missing out on sleep
• Staying in bed and too much leisure
• Excessive media consumption
• Lack of physical activity

Where did getting out of balance present a cost that you regret? Where was the payoff worth it?

EXERCISE:

How and where might you pursue the happiness found in moderation as you settle into the rhythm of the new year?