Hello, friends! Welcome back to my blog. Sadly Christmas has now passed, which means the New Year is rapidly creeping up 'round the corner. Because of this, I thought it would only be appropriate to make a blog post about New Year's resolutions you could set for yourself this year that could not only make your life better, but are actually obtainable. Plot twist !
A new year means a new beginning; it enables you to completely start over with your life and hopefully not make the same mistakes you've made in the year prior. For most people, they use the New Year as a time to change their ways and alter their lives in some way to set them on the road to becoming a better person. Doing this means making resolutions and setting goals for yourself to accomplish in the year to come, ultimately making you into more of the person you want to be.
A new year means a new beginning; it enables you to completely start over with your life and hopefully not make the same mistakes you've made in the year prior. For most people, they use the New Year as a time to change their ways and alter their lives in some way to set them on the road to becoming a better person. Doing this means making resolutions and setting goals for yourself to accomplish in the year to come, ultimately making you into more of the person you want to be.
Below, I've listed 5, easy-to-follow New Year's resolutions, why you should take them into consideration and how you can check them off of your New Year's To-Do List. Let's hope this doesn't get too cheesy. Enjoy!
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Resolution One: Let It Go
I think this is the most important goal you could set for yourself when entering 2014, or any year for that matter. I'm aware this can be harder for some people depending on the situation you're in, but it helps more then you would think. Over the course of 365 days, you can acquire a lot of weight on your shoulders, whether it'd be meeting deadlines, overwhelming amounts of schoolwork or even something as simple as getting through every day without threatening to punch someone in the face. It can be difficult, right?
If you're holding onto something you know you should've let go by now (possibly a grudge of some sort), it can make your stress levels even higher and any situation you're in a thousand times worse. No one wants that!
There's a church in my town that always has meaningful, inspirational quotes on display and somehow, they always find a way of tying in perfectly with your life. Today when Iwas making my daily commute past the building, I noticed the Quote of The Day was, 'A grudge is a heavy weight to carry.' and I find that couldn't be more true. Whether you're religious or not, I'm sure someone can relate to that.
As cliché and cheesy as it sounds, nobody is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes! It's just part of learning and growing up. So whether you're holding a grudge against a friend, an enemy or maybe even yourself, remember that everyone messes up sometimes, and the majority of humanity deserves second chances.
______________________________________________________________________________
Resolution Two: Think Positive
This is the one I struggle with most, I'll admit. It's hard trying to be positive when there can be so much negativity in the world. It's difficult to find the motivation to do something you want, or need to do when you only expect a bad outcome. It can only lead to depression, lifelessness and anger, all which can be very tricky things to get out of.
I'm naturally a very pessimistic person. Yes, I'm aware it's a very ugly trait for one to have, but sometimes you just can't help it. That's understandable! It's impossible to be positive and optimistic 24/7, unless you're someone with a perfect life and virtually no problems. It's just a part of human nature.
Just because it's normal to be sad, angry or negative doesn't mean you have to be. Having a positive outlook on life makes it a lot easier to get through the day without feeling depressed or angry. The easiest way I find to stay optimistic is to think about something you're looking forward to. Something as near as five minutes away or as far as five years away. Anything that you know will make you happy.
______________________________________________________________________________
Resolution Three: Get Rid of Unnecessary Weight
No, this does not mean literal weight. It means getting rid of things that don't matter to you as much as they once did. This could also mean things-or people-that are getting in your way of your life, your happiness, or being who you really are. Ditch the things that are making you feel bad. This could be a massiveaide in getting rid of excess stress or negativity, allowing you to become a happier, more positive person.
I understand this could be an extremely difficult step for people, as their group of "friends" or the way they're being treated by them may be the only way they know. Even though girls and boys everywhere are feeling badly because of the way they're treated, they stick around in fear of being alone or picked on even more. They're being weighed down constantly by the judgement of their 'friends' and become unable to express their true emotions or love for certain things in fear of being 'out of the norm''. This issad but at the same time 100 % avoidable, if people were just aware that they don't need all of the excess weight society puts on their shoulders.
To accomplish this New Year's Resolution, you could do anything from donating your old clothes to charity to spending less time with people that make you feel like anything less than extraordinary. Once you complete this step, you'll have loads more room for the things you love, the things and the people that genuinely make you happy and help you towards achieving your goals in life.
______________________________________________________________________________
Resolution Four: Try Something New
I reckon this is the easiest, most enjoyable resolution to set for yourself this year. Try something new! You never know how you'll find something until you give it a go. Trying new things is like discovering a huge chunk of the world you never knew existed. It can open up so many doors you aren't even aware of, introducing you to loads of new things, opportunities and people you never thought you'd come across in your lifetime.
Next time you're out for dinner, order something you normally wouldn't get. Wear that top at the back of your closet you haven'tsported yet because you're 'just not sure if it suits you'. These could be risky chances to take, but it could easily turn out that your perilous order will end up being your favourite food, or the colour you never thought would never work with your complexion could actually makes your eyes pop. What's the worst that could happen?
______________________________________________________________________________
Resolution Five: Be Confident
I think confidence is one of the most important traits you can have. I've noticed this past year that there are a lot more insecure, self-conscious people than I ever imagined. I'm not talking about the people that claim to be unhappy with themselves, only to receive compliments from others. I'm talking about the quiet group of people that don't actually say anything about how they feel, but are genuinely dissatisfied with their appearance or something about themselves that they cannot necessarily change.
This makes me very sad, I know from experience that being unhappy with yourself or they way you look can certainly hold you back from a lot of things. It can stop you from being yourself, as you feel your true self isn't 'exciting' or 'good enough' for other people. It can persuade you into thinking you have tocake on loads of makeup to cover all of your 'flaws' in order to be accepted by society. It's a horrible system, it is.
Being confident isn't the easiest thing to do. After all, you are your worst critic. There are many things I'd be more than happy to change about myself; my nose could be smaller, my eyebrows could be thicker, my skin could be clearer, etc. So whether you're insecure about your height, your weight, your teeth, your hair or whatever is holding you back from feeling fabulous, know that you have so many great things about yourself that other people wish they had, even though they might not say anything about it. The flaws you think you see, no one else sees.
I find the easiest way to become confident is to simply fake it 'til you make it. Whether you're thinking of going out with your friends, presenting a project in front of the class or maybe making a YouTube video, confidence is key. If you don't have confidence, just act like you do until you finally realize how awesome you are. Go out there and flaunt what you've got! Never let your insecurities get in the way of doing what you love.
______________________________________________________________________________
If you're holding onto something you know you should've let go by now (possibly a grudge of some sort), it can make your stress levels even higher and any situation you're in a thousand times worse. No one wants that!
There's a church in my town that always has meaningful, inspirational quotes on display and somehow, they always find a way of tying in perfectly with your life. Today when I
As cliché and cheesy as it sounds, nobody is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes! It's just part of learning and growing up. So whether you're holding a grudge against a friend, an enemy or maybe even yourself, remember that everyone messes up sometimes, and the majority of humanity deserves second chances.
______________________________________________________________________________
This is the one I struggle with most, I'll admit. It's hard trying to be positive when there can be so much negativity in the world. It's difficult to find the motivation to do something you want, or need to do when you only expect a bad outcome. It can only lead to depression, lifelessness and anger, all which can be very tricky things to get out of.
I'm naturally a very pessimistic person. Yes, I'm aware it's a very ugly trait for one to have, but sometimes you just can't help it. That's understandable! It's impossible to be positive and optimistic 24/7, unless you're someone with a perfect life and virtually no problems. It's just a part of human nature.
Just because it's normal to be sad, angry or negative doesn't mean you have to be. Having a positive outlook on life makes it a lot easier to get through the day without feeling depressed or angry. The easiest way I find to stay optimistic is to think about something you're looking forward to. Something as near as five minutes away or as far as five years away. Anything that you know will make you happy.
______________________________________________________________________________
Resolution Three: Get Rid of Unnecessary Weight
No, this does not mean literal weight. It means getting rid of things that don't matter to you as much as they once did. This could also mean things-or people-that are getting in your way of your life, your happiness, or being who you really are. Ditch the things that are making you feel bad. This could be a massive
I understand this could be an extremely difficult step for people, as their group of "friends" or the way they're being treated by them may be the only way they know. Even though girls and boys everywhere are feeling badly because of the way they're treated, they stick around in fear of being alone or picked on even more. They're being weighed down constantly by the judgement of their 'friends' and become unable to express their true emotions or love for certain things in fear of being 'out of the norm''. This is
To accomplish this New Year's Resolution, you could do anything from donating your old clothes to charity to spending less time with people that make you feel like anything less than extraordinary. Once you complete this step, you'll have loads more room for the things you love, the things and the people that genuinely make you happy and help you towards achieving your goals in life.
______________________________________________________________________________
Resolution Four: Try Something New
I reckon this is the easiest, most enjoyable resolution to set for yourself this year. Try something new! You never know how you'll find something until you give it a go. Trying new things is like discovering a huge chunk of the world you never knew existed. It can open up so many doors you aren't even aware of, introducing you to loads of new things, opportunities and people you never thought you'd come across in your lifetime.
Next time you're out for dinner, order something you normally wouldn't get. Wear that top at the back of your closet you haven't
______________________________________________________________________________
I think confidence is one of the most important traits you can have. I've noticed this past year that there are a lot more insecure, self-conscious people than I ever imagined. I'm not talking about the people that claim to be unhappy with themselves, only to receive compliments from others. I'm talking about the quiet group of people that don't actually say anything about how they feel, but are genuinely dissatisfied with their appearance or something about themselves that they cannot necessarily change.
This makes me very sad, I know from experience that being unhappy with yourself or they way you look can certainly hold you back from a lot of things. It can stop you from being yourself, as you feel your true self isn't 'exciting' or 'good enough' for other people. It can persuade you into thinking you have to
Being confident isn't the easiest thing to do. After all, you are your worst critic. There are many things I'd be more than happy to change about myself; my nose could be smaller, my eyebrows could be thicker, my skin could be clearer, etc. So whether you're insecure about your height, your weight, your teeth, your hair or whatever is holding you back from feeling fabulous, know that you have so many great things about yourself that other people wish they had, even though they might not say anything about it. The flaws you think you see, no one else sees.
I find the easiest way to become confident is to simply fake it '
______________________________________________________________________________
Alright, everyone! I hope this post has helped you out in some way, shape or form. These obviously aren't the traditional New Year's Resolutions you usually see, but I feel that these are better and more useful in some ways. These five resolutions are things you can carry with you through all of your years, not just 2014!
In conclusion, always be be forgiving, positive, strong, adventurous and confident. Be the best person you could possibly be and let your true personality shine for everyone else to see!
I hope you all have a wonderful year, chock-full of love, happiness, friendships, opportunities and a whole lot of laughter because you deserve it. Make 2014 the greatest year of your life and do the same with all the years after that. The world is your oyster!
If you've read this far, please feel free comment below what your New Year's Resolutions are and what new things you plan to experience in 2014! I'm always on the hunt for new things to try; food, crafts, clothes, you name it!
If you've read this far, please feel free comment below what your New Year's Resolutions are and what new things you plan to experience in 2014! I'm always on the hunt for new things to try; food, crafts, clothes, you name it!
"The meaning of life is knowing what life's about."Have a happy New Year and stay safe!
Jordan x
No comments:
Post a Comment