Hello lovely people and Happy New Year!! Wow I am so excited about this year. I’m calling it, this year is going to be huge. It’s going to be special. It’s going to be a year of change. It’s going to be a year of big BIG things. I love entering a new year because it gives you a fresh start for whatever you please. It’s like a do-over. You didn’t like the way you reacted to things? Fix it! You didn’t like how lazy you were? Fix it! You didn’t like how unhealthy you were? Fix it! You have a beginning of a new decade right in front of you, so make the best out of it! I seriously believe in you, and honestly I’m going to be right there with you because guess what? I NEED change. I feel like we all do, in some way ya know? I personally have a list of things I’m going to work towards, I guess resolutions is what everyone calls them. I know it’s so cliché to be like: New year, New me. (honestly I cringe at that statement lol) but I see where it’s coming from. You do get a fresh start at creating a better life for yourself and even though you don’t have to wait till the first of the year to do so, might as well get to it! Start now, stop wasting any more time. Get out there and make a change that benefits you and your life. If you want, I can give you a sneak peek at a list of mine, and my reasonings behind them. Afterwards, I’d like to hear some of yours. It easier to keep up with things when you have people around you who are working towards the same thing. Surround yourself with people who have the same motives as you. They don’t necessarily have to be the same changes you’re making because y’all are already on the same track. If you both are working towards something, then you’re more alike than you think. Trust me, I used to fear change because it meant something I was unfamiliar with was about to happen. It’s scary at first but you learn to adapt. I know that change means growth. You need change to get where you want to be. Learn to grow from the changes. Cheesy quote coming atcha – “Life is what you make it!” So here’s a suggestion, make it a great one! Wake up with a grateful heart! Stay on track with your goals! If you had a cheat day or went off track a little, that’s okay! Just get back on and keep riding the wave. We’re human, we were made to make mistakes. Just don’t give up, ever!
My New Year’s Resolutions:
- Live a healthier lifestyle: Both physically and mentally.
This is long overdue guys.. I need this to happen lol I’ve always put it off because I didn’t really care about it. To be honest with you it was never a priority for me. I mean yeah I ate healthy food every now and then. I mean I love fruits and vegetables to tell you the truth! It’s not that I don’t like healthy food I just prefer pizza and ice cream ya know? who doesn’t. However it’s time that I make my health a priority! For multiple reasons. Also let me make it clear, I am not going on a diet lol that’s one thing I’m not doing this year or ever.. I hate diets. They suck! However I will keep a better track of what I eat. I’ll back healthier lunches for work and eat more veggies. I’m still going to eat pizza and fries God I love fries but just in moderation. More healthy food that nourishes body rather than juicy burgers at midnight. Also mental health is IMPORTANT people! I could make a whole separate blog post about that so I’ll save that for later. - Not dwell on my mistakes
yikes is this a big one.. I’m too hard on my self. Always have been BUT we’re growing in 2020! I really just need to accept my mistakes for what they are and keep on keeping on. - Embrace change
well well haven’t we been talking about this one. time to except change and embrace the new that is to come. I had a lot change hit me this past year and it was all worth it because it got me to where I am now. It’s also getting me to where I need to go.I’m ready for all the change life is going to throw at me. - Let go of things and people that no longer serve a purpose
man.. ain’t this a big one. I’m just going to let you in on a little secret, this is hardest thing I think I’ve ever had to face – ever! I just can’t let go of people. I don’t have it in me to give up on people. It’s something I’ve always struggled with but it’s also something I have to learn to deal with. It’s a blessing and curse and maybe just maybe this isn’t something I’ll be able to fix. Maybe it’s something you have to deal with when you have such a big heart. So I guess I’ll just have to find better ways to deal with it rather than beating myself up about it. It’s exhausting honestly so this is a big one to work on. - Stop the self-doubt
*sigh – yeah it’s sad that this even has to be on the list but I really need to turn this self-doubt into self-love. I will say though, I have come a LONG long way but I also have a long way to go. I need to love me the way other people love me. People see so much potential in me and sometimes it’s not so clear for me. Again, I really am too hard on myself but I’m getting better. - Live a meaningful life
I think it’s important that you live your life with meaning. What gives your life meaning? Have you even found something or someone that gives your life meaning? I’ll tell you mine: children. Not my own (yet) but just children in general. I love helping children learn and grow. I love watching their little minds wander and the big smile that forms when they figure out something new. My husband. I love making new memories with him and growing together. My family. They were there from the beginning and they continue to love and support me. God. He gave his life so mine could be possible. He is the king of all kings and the more I get to know him the more meaning my life gains. - Love myself fully.
Those words should be in caps honestly. I need to learn to love myself as a whole, flaws and all. Self-love will be be a huge focus this year. I need to love me as much as I love y’all. - Live in the moment
I’m always worrying about what will happen next? Where will things end up? It’s time to start living in the moment damn it! Enjoy your time now! Time is precious because we never get it back. Enjoy every moment for what it’s worth. - Help as many people as I can
Even though a lot of these have to deal me personally and changes to make within, I won’t forget about the people around me. It’s like a life calling to help others grow. I find peace with helping someone else get to where they need to be or get through a hard chapter of their life. I enjoy being there for people, it’s what I do. I care about what other people are going through and want to be someone they can depend on. This was actually one of my resolutions last year, and though I helped a few people, I felt I could help even more. Will I ever be satisfied with how many people I help? Probably not, but hey you can’t win everything. - Read more books
This actually goes hand and hand with my next point so I’ll keep it short. I love books. I love reading. I love books that you can’t just put down. Fun fact: I use to want to write a book. A love book to be exact about Nathaniel and I but I don’t think I could ever do it. I have way too much to say. Any who, I already have a few books lined up to read so I look forward to sharing a few of them with you over the year. - Start a book club
This has been something I’ve been trying to do since high school! lol my friends and I use to always talk about it. So, I’m finally going to make it happen. I have to! I don’t know all the details about it yet but if you’re interested let me know and I’ll let you know where it’s going to make it’s appearance. - Continue to form a stronger bond with God
This is one of my favorites because it feels so good to say I know him but I want to know him more. 2019 was the first year I finally let myself grow deeper in my faith. I felt his presence in my life and worship has became such a huge part of my life. I enjoy praising him and singing in his holy name. I truly have felt weight lifted off of me since I’ve welcomed him into my life. He’s blessed me endlessly, the least I can do is continue to live through him and for him. - Continue to love and grow with my amazing man
My partner in crime, my best friend, my true love. I look forward to what this year has to bring us. The memories, the good, the bad, and all that’s in between. My husband is seriously my #1 supporter and always knows what to say. I hope this year we continue to grow together and that I can help him as much as he’s helped me. - Continue to grow
I pray that 2020 is the year of growth for everyone. It’s time to find internal happiness, and gain the strength you need to keep going. Find courage to open up new doors to greater blessings. It time to forgive yourself and others. Time to stop allowing others and past experiences control you, find some peace within the madness. Time for separation of things that no longer serve a purpose in your life. It’s time to grow.
So I ask you again, what will you change? What are your goals this year? What will your 2020 be the year of. The year of change? The year of mental health? The year of a healthy lifestyle? The year of internal happiness? The year of prosperity? What will your year be filled with? I say we root each other on because we should all work to be better than we were yesterday. Whatever this year brings you, I hope you find what you’ve been looking for. This world needs you, and it needs you to keep showing up. So show up and make the best out of it. Everyday is a new beginning, what will you make out it?
As always, I love you all dearly. Happy New Year everyone!
-Lots of Love, B.
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