What do you think about when New Years Eve comes around?
Honestly, I usually spend my night thinking about all of the goals I DIDN'T accomplish and all of the things I fell short on the year before. I never stop to think about what I DID accomplish. I think that's where our cycle of self destruction starts. We spend the new year season beating ourselves up for our "failures" of the prior year. Then we set the same goals for the coming year, thinking "this time will be different", and never give our selves credit for what we DID accomplish.
Why do we do this? Are we ashamed that we could only give something 50% and not 100%? Are we being too humble? Are we just that blind and so full of self-hate that we can't see the good? No more! No more being overly humble! Be proud of your accomplishments. No matter how "small" they may seem to the world, they are YOUR successes and you deserve to be proud of them! No more self-hate! You earned that victory, so celebrate it! Even if you're dancing alone for the time being, go ahead and dance! Be an optimist! Know that taking a step back after a few steps forward is not a failure, its a cha-cha!
Do you need permission to feel great? Then with the power and support of God and the universe around us I give you permission! Feel amazing! Blow your horn, wave that banner, dance it out, smile and be PROUD of every single accomplishment!
This year I did a lot of things that I didn't even realize I'd done until I started writing this tonight....
Honestly, I usually spend my night thinking about all of the goals I DIDN'T accomplish and all of the things I fell short on the year before. I never stop to think about what I DID accomplish. I think that's where our cycle of self destruction starts. We spend the new year season beating ourselves up for our "failures" of the prior year. Then we set the same goals for the coming year, thinking "this time will be different", and never give our selves credit for what we DID accomplish.
Why do we do this? Are we ashamed that we could only give something 50% and not 100%? Are we being too humble? Are we just that blind and so full of self-hate that we can't see the good? No more! No more being overly humble! Be proud of your accomplishments. No matter how "small" they may seem to the world, they are YOUR successes and you deserve to be proud of them! No more self-hate! You earned that victory, so celebrate it! Even if you're dancing alone for the time being, go ahead and dance! Be an optimist! Know that taking a step back after a few steps forward is not a failure, its a cha-cha!
Do you need permission to feel great? Then with the power and support of God and the universe around us I give you permission! Feel amazing! Blow your horn, wave that banner, dance it out, smile and be PROUD of every single accomplishment!
This year I did a lot of things that I didn't even realize I'd done until I started writing this tonight....
I learned to find joy in the journey. We took our very first vacation with only the 3 of us- We had to plan it all and execute it all, by ourselves! To most that's not a huge thing but having grown up with a mom who planned every trip to the T with ease and perfection in every detail and having THAT as the standard to which I grew accustomed, it was a HUGE deal. It was certainly NOT a perfect trip compared to what I was expecting but I learned to not set my expectations so firmly on one particular outcome and to start going with the flow a little more.
I learned to never forget that I AM an inspiration and a support! I was personally thanked for that inspiration and support by a good friend who is now a published author of a successful trilogy. I was also asked to be in my best friend since high schools wedding later this year. Last year I was in our other BF's wedding.
I learned that I don't have to let stage fright control me. I got WAY out of my comfort zone and led a Super Saturday event with some other local coaches in my area.
I learned what blind faith is. What it means to have faith in the impossible; that when all seems hopeless, God is still there. I'm learning that it's a daily strength to have that faith. I'm also learning that no matter what anyone else says, it's ok to have faith and still be scared, God does not expect us to be rock solid 100% of the time, that's why He is there for us to lean on and sometimes cry on.
I learned how to say YES to doing more things for me. It's ok to not always be the MVP in every area of your life. Family comes first, which is something I think I had forgotten. It's ok to say NO to certain things so that you can say YES to a field day at your child's school or the wonderful opportunity to coach a sport and fill your soul with love and positivity.
I learned how to start taking care of me from the inside out. How to let go, how to grow, how to meditate, how to pray. It starts with a calm, clear mind and a happy, peaceful soul! I also learned how to connect with others who are on the same path and have similar goals. I learned about growing with and loving your Tribe!
I learned how to get crafty again, started writing again, learned a new hobby and got really good at it! I think when you let go of the stress and troubles that weigh down your heart and mind, you open the place that holds your creativity and you make room for that creativity to grow!
And finally, I learned that the best Christmas gifts don't come in boxes with bows, are too big to fit under the tree and aren't sold in stores or online.
What a year!! Did I lose the weight I planned on losing? Nope, but I did improve my mental health. Did I stop eating junk food and switch to a paleo lifestyle? No again, but I became more aware of my eating habits and learned how to plan for success. Did I pay off all my debts? Not even close, but I have a better budget now than I ever have and am working on a plan to pay those debts off.
I'm far from perfect when it comes to hitting my goals. I get distracted, I lose faith, I get lazy. But I TRY! Which is so much more than most can say. I found a tribe to help me grow and together we have BIG plans to crush our goals, no matter how long it takes.
What kind of goals can YOU crush with the right tribe? Can you say that you tried last year? If not, its ok. Try with us this year! I would LOVE to crush some goals with you in 2016!!
xoxo
What a year!! Did I lose the weight I planned on losing? Nope, but I did improve my mental health. Did I stop eating junk food and switch to a paleo lifestyle? No again, but I became more aware of my eating habits and learned how to plan for success. Did I pay off all my debts? Not even close, but I have a better budget now than I ever have and am working on a plan to pay those debts off.
I'm far from perfect when it comes to hitting my goals. I get distracted, I lose faith, I get lazy. But I TRY! Which is so much more than most can say. I found a tribe to help me grow and together we have BIG plans to crush our goals, no matter how long it takes.
What kind of goals can YOU crush with the right tribe? Can you say that you tried last year? If not, its ok. Try with us this year! I would LOVE to crush some goals with you in 2016!!
xoxo