How to Have the Best Year Ever

Reflecting

Hello and Happy New Year to Everyone! Yes, I’m late and we are now in the middle of January. I hope you all enjoyed bringing in the New Year whether it was alone spending a quiet night at home or spending it with friends or family. I spent my time reflecting and all the things I accomplished. I pulled out my Vision Board that I had created and reflected on things I wanted to accomplish. I thought what do I need to do to follow through with the rest of my goals and be happy?

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How to Get Organized and Back on Track

I want to travel more and get better at my photography. Those are my main focused goals for 2020. We get overwhelmed with work and family and don’t make time for ourselves. We also get consumed by watching others enjoy themselves on social media while our lives just pass us by. I’m here to try and help you and myself get organized, and on track, and make this the best year ever.

Here are a few things you can start to do. You don’t have to do everything on this list, but we have to start somewhere.

Clean House. Get rid of anything that is not serving a purpose. I plan to have a yard sale in the Spring. I went through old plant potters, pictures I framed, clothes I barely wore to clothes with tags that I will never wear, and placed their bags. If you don’t want to have a yard sale and want to get rid of the things immediately donate to people you know or give to charity.
Take a Break from Social Media and News. Take up a new hobby, start a new book, and focus more on your family or your community. Look for events to join to get out of the house.
Make a List of things you want to do this year. Make a list. How much will it cost? When do you plan to go? I have plans to visit more lighthouses, museums, and zoos and go hiking on new trails. I have a calendar and weather permitting I’m getting out there.
Get Healthier. I don’t like the word diet! I like to eat. LOL, I want to get healthier this year for me and the family. I started getting on my elliptical starting at 20 minutes now I can go over 60. When the weather gets better I plan to go walking/ Hiking with my family. You don’t have to join a gym. You can walk in your neighborhood park or take a stroll around your block. Always be careful. Start to make healthier food choices when cooking. You can make it a family affair with have cooking competitions at home with healthy foods. Just Google healthy food recipes. I’m looking forward to making Chocolate Avocado cookies.
GIVE THANKS. Give THANKS to all you have good or bad. Give Thanks for completing goals, starting a new chapter in life, and being ALIVE to see another year. If things haven’t been going well just know if you keep a positive mindset things will get better. If you didn’t get that job or new promotion maybe there is something set better to come your way.
Stop Hanging Around Negative People. Whether it be a best friend or family member. You should be surrounded by people who motivate you, make you happy, and want the best for you. Sometimes we confide in people and share our goals or just talk in general. But “Debbie Downer” can always find a way to turn it into something negative. If someone doesn’t make you feel good and doesn’t brighten your day. STAY AWAY. This also goes for social media. You want to only see good posts that make you smile not read of someone complaining or negative posts. Spend time alone or be with people that share the same beliefs and goals as you.