In the beginning of the year, I wrote to you about the power of a yearly theme. How do we start anew, bursting with energy and motivation along with a list of resolutions or goals that we set ourselves to accomplish throughout that year. Those first couple of weeks or months where you feel fully engaged and committed, your mind running a million miles an hour, you feeling determined and invincible. A yearly theme(s) intends to keep you connected to your overall plan or dream.

I used to be a smoker, a heavy smoker since my teens. It was never something I was proud of, but eventually it became part of who I was. It become one of my traits. One of those things that used to describe me – a smoker. Did I know deep down that it was a bad habit? I mean, sure…not exactly the healthier behavior, but I truly enjoyed it (addiction aside). Something I have always told myself was that I would eventually quit smoking and my only reason for it was becoming pregn