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A Letter to Myself as I Begin 2019

What I need to remember in this fresh, new year.

MicalahBrundage
Jan 16, 2019
Michigan State University
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A Letter to Myself as I Begin 2019
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Dear Me,

Happy 2019! A new year, a blank page. 2018 was so good to you! From spring breaking in Costa Rica, competing in your last dance competition, attending your last prom, dancing in your last recital, graduating high school, traveling to Los Angeles for the first time, moving into your college dorm, starting to teach your own dance classes, watching your sister get married, and finishing your first semester of college. Whew! What a year. As this new year begins you're setting all sorts of goals and aspirations for yourself. I'd like you to enforce a few different main ideas this year in hopes that you'll achieve all you want to do. Here they are...

1. Believe in yourself 

Everyone is always saying to set attainable goals for yourself so you’re not disappointed etc. That’s great and all, but don’t be scared by your big goals and aspirations that are going to take lots of work. Dream big, believe you can and will do it, and work hard.

2. Stay focused

Keep everything in sight and always think about the bigger picture. Live in the moment as much as possible, but don’t forget to keep your eyes on what you really want by the end of the year.

3. Spread so much love 

Be kinder than you’ve ever been. Keep a wide open mind, and love the people in your life endlessly. Make more people smile and never forget to be empathetic.

4. Live your best life

You only have one life, and who knows how many years.

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