A new year means THIS

A New Year means fresh possibilities -- the chance to press that reset button and start anew.

An opportunity to leave all the grudges, drama, and negativity that beleaguered you in 2019 behind. The chance to look forward to pursuing goals (new or existing) with renewed vigor.

It isn't just about losing weight, getting a better job, or finding true love.

It's about becoming a better individual all-around. It's about leveraging what you've learned up until this point through your mistakes and experiences so you can continually become a better, smarter, wiser version of yourself.

While we can set out to adopt this mindset any time of the year -- no one says it has to be January 1 -- most of us see that date as a convenient jumping off point for starting with a clean slate.

Whatever your preference, one thing is for sure: It's never too late to effect change in your life that will put you closer to fulfilling your dreams.

Life is what you make of it. If you don't take action, no one's going to do it for you. And it's important that you never let anyone get in the way of your plans -- and that includes yourself.

Sure, we all doubt ourselves from time to time. We all encounter setbacks that make us want to throw in the towel. But only by pushing through the headwinds can we persevere.

And even if you fall short, it doesn't mean you've failed. It means you either need to retool your strategy, or reevaluate how feasible the goals you've set for yourself really are. You only fail by not trying at all.

If you've been putting off launching that new baking business, learning a new language, or forging new relationships that will be a boon to your personal or professional life, January 1 is as good a time as any to get going!

Remember, you can achieve anything you set your heart and mind to. So leave the past behind you, relish the present, and look forward to the future.

Here's to a fruitful 2020 filled with love, happiness, health, and adventure for all!

Comments

Jeanie E said…

That was so well said!
Thank you for your continued blogs that i look forward to everyday!
Happy New Year!

January 1, 2020 at 12:34 PM

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