by Lorna Gordon

This article isn ’ t going to send you to the chiropractor , but it might help you take stock of the year which is coming to an end .

2022 was the first time in two years that we had our full freedom to travel and meet with friends and family since Covid struck at the end of 2019 , I hope it was a good one for you and your family ! It can be fun to look back on a year and see what you have done ; social media makes this very easy these days as you can check photos and posts to remind you of where you have been and what you were up to .

If you need a place to start you can think about your health , relationships , family , career or education , family , spirituality , finances and how they were across the year . Were you in excellent health , but struggled with your

relationships , maybe you got a new job and increased your income ? Whatever happened , it can be useful to reflect on these important areas .

Sometimes we get so focused on our struggles that it can be hard to think of the good things , so take some time and write a ‘ Tah Dah ’ list of all the things you or your kids have achieved over 2022 , it could be passing exams , learning to ride a bike , reading a certain number of books , sporting achievements , finding a job , whatever you see as important and worth remembering .

If photos are your thing , there are lots of websites and shops that can make up photo books for you , you just upload your images online and wait for your memories to be posted back to you in an album .

If your year has been a difficult one , you can still get something out of it . Think about the issues you have faced and consider if there are things you could have done differently or what you need to do to make 2023 better , then try to set up something to make that happen .

In all I hope that 2022 was a good year for you and your family , and that 2023 brings with it more joy and happiness .

Take time to reflect on 2022 before the New Year .

Berowra Waters , right on the doorstep of the Hills area is a magical place to take the family or friends . Located on the Hawkesbury River , Berowra Waters offers a range of activities such as boating , fishing , kayaking , camping , swimming , crabbing , dining , hiking and much more .

The unique water-access only holiday accommodation puts you right in amongst the beautiful bushlands that surrounds the area . The national parks and state forests are full of wonderful flora and fauna plus aboriginal rock carvings and middens , which can be seen along the Great North Walk .

Holidaying in a house along the river you will have access to your own motorised boat ( no license required as you will be instructed how to use it ), and kayaks to explore the river , plus fishing rods and crab traps to try your luck . But wait there is more ! On Christmas Eve Santa visits the residents and guests along the river . This 80-year-old tradition is a sight to see . Santa rocks up in a highly decorated boat , complete with lights and

music and drops off sacks of toys to all the children . It makes for a great photo opportunity .

The Berowra Waters Boat Hire shop ( www . berowrawatersboathire . com . au offers a range of boats and kayaks for hire . Free gas BBQs are dotted around the park and there is an enclosed playground for the kids . If you happen to be down on Christmas Eve you will see Santa at the boat ramp before he heads off up the river . Contact Sue if you would like to arrange a Santa sack for you kids .

For accommodation options or further information visit www . berowrawatersholidays . com . au or call Sue : 0405 565 256 .