Chapter 47
As a new year begins I feel the need to write myself some important reminders as I embrace another year of growth. I’m hoping some of these reminders can resonate with you, as well😊
Always remember that YOU are the only one who can take you where you want to go. They are your dreams, they are your goals, your manifestations. Connections and others can play a huge role; but ultimately, YOU need stay consistent with your intentions and your actions to achieve those dreams.
Love yourself. Trust yourself. Accept yourself. Accept your flaws, your scars, your wrinkles, your bruises, your insecurities, your quirks, your strengths, your choices, your abilities, your triumphs, your wins, and successes. Forgive yourself for choices you might have made that you aren’t the proudest of. We are our own worst critique, let’s stop being that and start being our BEST cheerleader.
Speaking of cheerleaders, make sure to cheer for your friends too! Celebrate their wins and successes! Collaborate and build those connections and relationships. BE that friend and find the friends who support you and will throw your name out there in a room full of opportunities rather than join in on the chitter chatter when you remove yourself from the table.
“No’s and failures” will occur along the journey, mistakes will be made. Don’t stop at the Nos, try again when you fail and make mistakes. This is when you should seek and choose opportunities that come from those. There is always room for learning, growth, and improvement!
Your words and thoughts influence your beliefs so remember to speak and think kindly of yourself. Maintain an open mindset and flip those negative thoughts into positive empowering thoughts! Know you are worthy of love and success. Reflect on all you’ve overcome and the impact you’ve had on others.…. celebrate that and be damn proud of YOU and the person you’ve become!
Happiness starts with YOU. People, places, items – these things can certainly ADD to your happiness but until you understand that YOU are the only one who can create your own happiness, you might often find yourself “chasing” after it. Happiness is a feeling within first, and when you start making changes, when you start living a life of gratitude, slowing down, and appreciating all those little things around you, you’ll know that you’re on the right track to creating that life of happiness. Still can’t find it? You might need to dig deeper…
Keep your body moving and hydrated. Get out for walks, go for bike rides, go for a hike. Run or walk up and down the stairs in your house for 10 minutes – just DO SOMETHING every day to move your body and exercise. Your future self is patting you on the back and really thanking you for this one.
There are so many areas of life that play such an important role in your day to day. Whether it’s your environment, your circle, your own thoughts, your habits, your beliefs, relationships, or career. It’s ok to examine areas of life that might need improvement or changes to find the positivity and people who are supporting those areas of life rather than suppressing it.
Every day we get to wake up with a CHOICE on how our day is going to go. There may be some meetings you aren’t looking forward to, some “dreaded tasks” on the agenda, maybe it’s rainy and gloomy outside and maybe you know you’re going to see someone you don’t care to see. YOU still get to CHOOSE how this day is going to go. You can choose to remain positive and happy about the day therefore starting the day that way, or you can keep that feeling of “I don’t want to” and “dread” and feel weighed down and negative for the rest of the day.
Understand that the only thing you can control in life is HOW you show up and how you are responding to it. What YOU’RE doing. People don’t create a bad day for you – YOU do that yourself. It’s your reaction towards others and your self-control and self-awareness that can give you better days!
Pausing, being “bored”, no plans and no noise is OK. It’s ok to slow down, sit in silence, reflect and do nothing sometimes. Recharge yourself. Make a new goal list or list of tasks you want to get done. Create a vision board, manifest that life you want.
And remember, roadblocks aren’t permanent - don’t let disappointments make you give up on your dreams, remember heartbreak doesn’t mean you have to give up on people and don’t give up on yourself when you make mistakes. Hard times are here to teach us, create opportunity with those adversities.
