As the year ends, many of us want to skip the chores we don’t like, postponing them for the new year. But the way we did things this year is the way we will continue next year. And the vicious cycle resumes.
The solution is to break the patterns we created or inherited. Ask yourself about this year, what worked and what you can improve on. Then write about what made you happy this year.
Write about your goals. Reflect on what you should be doing differently. Then, take action.
If you want to change your life, start now. After reflecting on the year, make a small list of the changes you would like to make in January. If you plan your projects monthly or even weekly, it will be faster and easier to see the results of your hard work.
Don’t write impossible goals, as they can overwhelm you. I believe it's important to start small and build on it.
What do you want to change?
Any change in your home, health or career needs a little bit of planning. Also, what would make your life more productive and meaningful?
Some people like to focus on their homes, creating a beautiful and peaceful sanctuary for themselves and their families. Yet others are focused on their careers, travel or are involved in community matters.
While all these things are important, you still have to prioritize daily tasks and care for yourself and your home. Remember, it’s not about perfection, it’s about progress.
Take care of yourself
Sometimes we get wrapped up in the holiday season and forget to take care of ourselves. It doesn’t have to be something big. You can treat yourself to a new outfit, a new hairdo, or that special book.
Acknowledge sadness
The holidays might also be a time of missing a family member or a friend. It doesn’t matter how you choose to grieve, surrounded by family and friends or alone, your grief is personal and real.
If you feel overwhelmed with the sadness of losing a loved one or any life trauma, help is available through counselling.
Embrace or change holiday traditions
If your holiday traditions bring you happiness, keep up with those traditions. However, if your holiday traditions bring you pain and stress, then you need to change and celebrate your way.
Life is too short, so don’t try to accommodate others at the expense of your happiness. Enjoying the traditions of the holiday season that make you happy will be the starting point of your new life.
Transformational life coach Ranka Burzan owns a professional organizing company in the qathet region and has written several books on reducing clutter. For more information, email [email protected] or [email protected].
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