This may be an unpopular opinion, but everything did not magically change when the clock struck 12am on January 1, 2021.
I woke up Friday morning and started my normal routine: drink some coffee, check my email, let the dogs out, and then run with my husband. I did notice that the thought of what 2021 could bring put a smile on face. It was that thought you get when you buy a lottery ticket for the BIG jackpot and think of all that exciting things that you can help with and do when you strike it BIG. You know, that excited feeling that anything and everything is possible! That is what Friday, January 1, 2021 brought me.
As the day wore on, I reflected on 2020 and my hope for 2021. I reflected on 3 key lessons from 2020 that I will carry into 2021:
- Health is a gift! Don’t take it for granted. I do not have to be perfect, but I should always have a few guiding principles. a. Drink enough water daily b. Sleep 7-8 hours a night c. Eat Whole Foods (fruit and vegetables) at least 3-5 servings daily d. Everything in moderation-wise words from my mom the Dietitian. e. Exercise is fun-set a goal and find new things to explore.
- Goals were made to be set and changed as needed. I started 2020 with several goals. As the months went on, some goals I met easily and some I had to modify. Even if you start the year with goals, break them down, make them achievable, create momentum that is sustainable.
- Kindness, Gratitude and Giving Back are connected to each other. This one takes an open heart and mind. As the year wore on, I got frustrated because I wanted to do more. So, I sought out opportunities at work and in my home life to make a difference. I included my entire family and created opportunities to carry me into 2021.
2020-you thought me that my attitude is my responsibility and that change can be good. For all the lessons that you taught me, I will always be grateful!
Cheers to 2021! New Year, New Possibilities
Heather