Sometimes, you're all positive about the new year starting, but as the first month passes, everything seems to go back to that rushed feeling. The anxiety of school and work creeps back, and you feel like you're moving backward into last year. Here are some positive thoughts to keep you motivated for the upcoming year.
1. Put yourself first
Putting someone else's happiness first can affect yours, especially in the beginning of the year. Make sure to take the time to reflect on the life you have and what you have to look forward to. Focus on what makes you happy, and put what you want to do first. Your happiness is all that matters. This year is about you.
2. Be open to change
You never know what can happen, but be open to every aspect. The new year can bring new and exciting things to your life! Knowing that change can happen can help you prepare for it, whether it was planned or the after-affect of something completely unplanned.
3. Be hopeful
With change, there could unfortunately be some negative aspects. You shouldn't let it get to you; have hope that everything will work the way it should. Don't panic! Have hope that good things, people, and experiences are coming your way. Be optimistic. Don't let negative thoughts get into your head. Yeah, some negativity may creep in, but try to focus on the positive. Even when something goes wrong, try and find something good about the situation.
4. Be patient
Things take time, so don't worry if things aren't going in your favor. Let whatever is happening take its time, because eventually, everything will work out. Believe that everything happens for a reason. Good things will come out of anything that's challenging for you. So don't let it get to you, and push through those challenges that are seemingly too hard to understand why they're happening to you.
5. Believe and live by the three E's
Energy: Put energy into everything that you do.
Enthusiasm: Put good feelings toward the things you do.
Empathy: Be able to understand how others and yourself are feeling.
6. Smile more
Waking up with a smile on your face can change the rest of your day. It sets the track for each day and how it will play out. Don't be let down by how long something is taking, or if something doesn't go your way. Things take time, depending on what they are. So don't be discouraged if something doesn't happen right away. And if doesn't go your way, pick yourself up and move on, or do it again.
7. Enjoy the ride
You only have one life, so make the most of it. Forget what happened last year that upset you. Keep these positive thoughts in your head as you make it through this new year!
