I make it a point NEVER to admit to the existence of chain mails, because once you’ve signaled your willingness to receive these emails from well-wishing friends and family (i.e.: You didn’t loudly object to the receipt thereof) it’s taken for granted that you’re a willing recipient, and your inbox is never your own again, for ever and ever there after.

But then … Yes, well, never say never. And I’m glad I don’t, because an inspiring message filtered through to me the other day, a short newsletter called Mindful written by Louis Fourie of The Logic Filter, and once I had the time to give my attention to it, a few simple bits of constructive advice helped me take a fresh look at 2010.

Doubtful? Try me, here they are:

A few tips for an optimal 2010 … a reflective response to a question of a young South African professional

Make something special of it. A new year is an opportunity consisting of 365 available days. How you decide to fill them is a choice. Have a plan. Formulate clear ideals. Schedule your time around well-selected priorities.

Develop yourself. Take a fresh look at yourself. Regard your potential. Lean against the borders of your existing capacity. There is so much more to all of us.

Live in one tense. Limit the yesterdays and tomorrows in your head. We can’t change the past and we can’t live in the future. Optimise the hour in which you are – it’s the only tangible time zone of your life.

Care for your health. Physiological freedom is such a blessing. It’s so inexpensive to maintain, so costly to regain.

Guard over your reputation. Your name is everything – do it proud. Learn from the global scandals of the last two years. You don’t have to trade your character for success.

Close loops. Be thorough and follow through. End what you started, keep your promises, attend to final touches.

Select the bright side. Mentally frame life in a way that you can work with it. Life isn’t personal or vindictive – don’t create your own burden by interpreting it as such.

Show compassion. Share the gifts that money can’t buy. Leave moments of decency and dignity in your wake. Start in your own home.

Say no when you should. Treasure your space, protect your time and gate-keep the entrance to your mind. You have a right to excuse yourself from any situation that isn’t in your interest.

One thing at a time. Stabilise your pace. Ban clutter. Do less better. Concentrate on depth instead of width. Don’t rush into decisions.

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