I'm pretty sure it's safe to say that 2016 was a bad year for everyone. With that being said, I know that everyone is focusing more on themselves for 2017, including me. I have a lot of work to do on myself, and I know that I must come first before anything else.
I spend a lot of time focusing on my insecurities. If you asked me to rattle off a list of everything I love, I would never say that I love myself because it's true. I worry too much about what people think of me or how I see myself. I have to learn how to love myself before anyone else can. Self-love is one of the most important things in the world, and I'm making a point to start loving myself this upcoming year.
Pursuing my passions is another goal on my list. I put too much effort into things that I don't necessarily like and I feel exhausted because of it. Writing and Spanish are my escapes from reality and I am focusing on becoming a better writer and linguist in 2017.
I also worry about things that are out of my control a lot of the time. One of my favorite sayings, "Que será; será" or " What will be; will be" is a saying that I am going to live by this year. If something is meant to happen, it will happen. If someone is meant to be in my life, they will be. In 2017, I will be learning how to let go of things I have no control over.
Making healthier decisions physically is an important goal on my list, too. You are what you put into your body, which means a lot of more fruits and vegetables, WATER, and exercise.
Traveling and the outdoors are extremely important to me. I am filled with wanderlust in every sense of the word and I feel a sense of "home" when I am outdoors or traveling somewhere new. I am going to places far and new and there's nothing stopping me. My happiness has to come first.
Having faith in myself is another important decision I have to make for myself. I wanted so badly to go away for school my first year, but I doubted myself, listened to everyone around me, and stayed home. In 2017, I am going to listen to gut and follow my intuitions. They'll lead me to happiness.
Putting myself first is extremely important this year. I'm more worried about making other people happy and sacrificing myself for them. Not anymore. In 2017 I will be more selfish and have no regrets. This is MY life that I'm living and I will do whatever it takes to make MYSELF happy.
Lastly, keeping a positive mindset. You will receive what you put out in the universe. If you keep a positive mind and heart, you will find the good instead of the bad in every situation which is something I struggle with a lot.
Cheers to new beginnings, and may everyone else fulfill the goals that they set for themselves this year and for many more to come. Happy New Year!
