As the year comes to an end, often times individuals reflect on the previous year and set their own personal goals for the new year. For myself, I typically take the time to reflect on the previous year but I never really set goals for the new year. This year, I decided I wanted to give it a try. So today I want to share with you some of my goals for the new year. I'm hoping that this not only keeps me accountable but it also inspires you to set some goals for yourself as we enter 2021.
1. Focus less on other people's opinions
This is a goal I recently started; but, hope to continue in the New Year. It started a few weeks ago when I saw a video where someone answered how they learned to be more confident and happy. She said she just stopped asking and focusing on other people's opinions. So that is what I am trying to do. Focus more on me and not those around me.
2. Speak up more
I am naturally not a very outgoing person so if you're asking for opinions I would probably never voice mine. This year, I want to start speaking up more and voicing my opinion when it matters.
3. Focus more on self-care
I know the importance of self-care; but, in reality I am terrible at it. I always want to focus on helping others and caring for my friends that I forget to do the same thing for myself. That's why I want to focus more on caring for myself.
4. Take time to do more things you enjoy
Over quarantine this year, I picked up so many new hobbies and interests. It was fun getting to try new things and just doing the things I loved. So I really want to bring that into this upcoming year.
5. Practice gratitude
I think 2020 really taught us all the importance of gratitude. I know personally I am always very grateful for all the opportunities I have but sometimes we forget to truly take note and express that gratitude. This year, was not what any of wanted or expected; although, a lot still came from that. Anyway, no matter how 2021 plays out I know there's always something to be grateful about.