Happy New Year!! Happy New Decade!!
I still have to pinch myself on the thought of it being a whole new year! Talk less of it already being the end of the first month!! I mean i remember celebrating into 2019 like it happened just yesterday, and then just like that, here we are.. in 2020.
2019 was a significant year in my life. And according to the many new year epistles i came across on instagram, I would say it was also significant for a lot of people as well. 2019 was a year in which a lot of life lessons that God & the universe have been trying to teach me really really sunk in.
Here are 19 of those lessons:
- Protect your peace. It’s okay to speak up and speak out both to people and about situations that no longer serve you and bring you peace. The lack of peace in your life can really and truly eat you up from the inside out. Honour yourself, your feelings, and your truth.
- Let Go. This is related to protecting your peace. Let go of grudges, hurt, anger, and even people you love deeply but you know impact your life in a negative way. I wrote a blog post last year on learning to let go which you can read here.
- What is yours is yours, regardless of where you are in life. Do not lose hope or tear yourself down because things are not going your way yet! Trust and believe in God’s vision for your life, and do the work required, what is yours will be yours!
- You will find your tribe. You will find people who love and appreciate you as a whole. Quality always trumps quantity.So don’t ever stop being yourself and don’t try to change who you are for anyone. It is not wort it.
- Do not let Fear and Anxiety Cripple you! Go after your dreams like no other. Even if you have failed in the past, try again and again and again! It won’t be easy but it will be worth it. Trust in your abilities and do not quit.
6. Your blueprint for your life is nothing compared to Gods’. You cannot control every single situation in your life, and that is okay. Do your due diligence, and let God work. Even times when you don’t see it or feel it, He is working.
7. It is not your job to try to fix or change people. We all have different situations in our lives that may have caused some form of trauma or damage (which is of no fault of ours), however, each individual is responsible for their own healing. Trying to fix another person only hurts you in the long run.
8. Be your only competition. The only person you should be striving to be better than is who you were yesterday. comparing yourself and your achievements in life with that of others will only distract you from your purpose. Living your life based on peoples validation will cripple you, because their approval goes just as fast as it comes.
9. Down times are normal but do not dwell in them. Every now and then we may not feel our best or feel motivated. This is the time to take things easy, meditate and reflect.
10. Make your mental health a priority. Our lives are so fast paced and busy that a lot of the times we forget to pause and breathe. Cultivate the habit of scheduling some ‘me’ time in your calendars. Treat yourself and practice regular detoxes from social media.
11. Trust God! In every aspect of your life and with everything that concerns you.
12. Spread Love in all you do. Your thoughts, speech and actions. Even if you feel life has been unfair to you, spread love and watch things start to change.
13. Never Settle. You are worthy of the best things life has to offer, so why would you accept any less?
14. Cherish the time you have with your loved ones. Make this a priority and take time to nurture these relationships.
15. Live a life filled with Gratitude. This is so important! Write down daily what you are grateful for and you will attract even bigger blessings.
16. The law of Sowing & Reaping is very real. What you put into the world is what you will get back.
17. Don’t stop learning. Stay hungry and be open to learning new things all the time. Have conversations with people, ask questions, read books. Never stop expanding your mind.
18. Live your BEST Life always! There is so much to see and experience in this world! Don’t waste time dwelling on the past and live in the moment. Enjoy and cherish every moment of your life because really and truly, this life is short.
19. A LOT can change in 365 days! The moment you decide to take charge, live your truth, pray and trust God and believe nothing is impossible when God is at the centre. You would be amazed the wonders that can happen in your life.
I wish you all the best 2020 has to offer, and i hope it has begun on a great start. Let’s make this year our best one yet!
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