If You Want 2020 To Be Your Year...

I love this image I found on Instagram.  I’m super stoked to be seeing Oprah on her 2020 Vision Tour: Your Life In Focus next year.  There is just something to be said about positive and encouraging motivation.

 

I 100% believe a positive mindset leads to good things.  Nobody enjoys being bogged down with negative thinking, life stressors, family matters, ugly acquaints, and overall clutter.  In order to make 2020 different, something has to change.  As overwhelming as it can feel, taking one small step in the right direction can make all the difference in seeing that beautiful sunrise ahead of that dark cloud.

 

Positive thinking/mindset doesn’t just happen overnight.  Much like you have to tackle other day-to-day tasks in your life, being more mindful of the positives also needs to be in the forefront of your mind daily.  We all have bad days.  It is so important not to live in that bad mood for too long.  If you do, before you know it, you won’t be able to see any positives around you…and believe me, there are lots.

 

Don’t sit on the couch and wait for it.  Go out.  – While you are out, make some new friends with shared intest.

Make a change. – Are you ready to apply for that job you’ve always wanted?

Smile more. – Smiling is contagious.  You should try.

Be excited. – Oh man are there so many things in the world to be excited about.  Birthdays are a perfect example.  If you don’t have anything to be excited about this month, you can be excited for my birthday!

Do new things. – New things are scary but pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone can be so great. You might meet new people.  You might find a new hobby.  The possibilities are endless.  And if a big change feels overwhelming, start with something small.

Throw away what you’ve been cluttering. – Throwing out stuff you don’t need (or donating it) can feel so good.  Again, while overwhelming, start with one room and get the clutter out of your house.  Maybe the clutter isn’t even tangible.  Whatever is weighing you down, it is time to chip away at it.

Unfollow negative people on social media. – Even I struggle with this because I’m “too nice” and “unfriending people” hurts feelings.  Well, there is a Facebook “mute” button and boy does that sure de-clutter the negative.  If somebody is making you feel bad or constantly whining about their life (I know a few of those), get rid of them!  Break off those friendships that aren’t beneficial to you.  If they were a quality friend, they would treat you better.

Go to bed early.  Wake up early. – Be the early bird that gets the worm.  Set your alarm clock 15 minutes earlier and actually wake up when it goes off.

Be fierce. – You are in charge of your life.  Own it and make the most of it.  You only get one life…so LIVE IT!

Don’t gossip. – This is my biggest downfall.  I am still a work-in-progress.

Show more gratitude. – Make sure you tell someone thank you and give kudos when due.  It might give them something to smile about and smiling is contagious.

Do things that challenge you. – Challenging and hard things make you grow as a person.  Don’t be afraid.  You CAN do it and you WILL do it.  But, you sort of have to DO it.

Be brave. – Because you are amazing.