Four Meaningful Resolutions To Make For 2015
With the arrival of a new year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on this past one and all that it had to offer – both good and bad.
Many times, we focus on our disappointments, rather than the highlights of the year, and resolve to be different starting January 1. The New Year offers us all the chance to start over with a fresh slate. Resolutions often focus on appearance and lifestyle with things like getting fit, eating better, and sleeping more which are of course valuable. However, this year I’d like to make the argument for resolutions that have to do more with being emotionally happy and healthy, and transforming into the best versions of ourselves.
Take Ownership of Your Own Life
Acknowledge that you and only you have the power to change your life, for better or for worse. In order to make positive changes we must first take responsibility over the choices we make and the experiences we have. With the freedom to choose what happens we also have the responsibility to make choices that will benefit us. This year, don’t be afraid to take risks and challenge yourself. Break out of complacent habits and dare to be different. If things don’t go as planned, acknowledge the setback and grow from it. Let go of the ideas of how your life “should” be and start to see the numerous possibilities that surround you. Remember – it’s your life and only you have the ability to change it, so pay close attention to the direction that you’re going.
Believe in Yourself and Your Worth
Let 2015 be the year you magnify your strengths and have faith in yourself. Many of us struggle with low self-confidence and deep at our core we don’t always believe we are worth or deserving of the things we want, causing us to miss out on opportunities in relationships, careers, and personal endeavours. Practice humility by acknowledging your shortcomings, but rather than berating yourself do what you can to learn and grow from them. Accept that you aren’t perfect (nobody is!) but that your imperfections are what make you unique and special. You are deserving of all the things you want – so go out and get them!
Be Grateful
We live in a culture of abundance where more is often perceived as better. We focus a great deal on material goods and often feel like we are lacking and somehow insufficient. We complain about what we don’t have instead of paying attention to what we do. This year, practice more gratitude for the things that are going right in your life. I promise if you take the time to think about it there are many things to be grateful for!
Love
In 2014 the world saw a lot of tragedy and if there is one thing that’s clear it’s that the world needs more love and compassion. This year resolve to love yourself, your friends, and your family just a little bit more. Take the time to develop stronger relationships with the important people in your life and rid yourself of toxic relationships that are no longer serving you in positive ways.
