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How to Make 2015 Your Best Year Ever
People generally tend to be split when it comes to celebrating the New Year– you either love it or you can’t stand it. While I don’t particularly care for New Year’s Eve or the ridiculous expectations that come with it (New Year’s Eve is lame, but champagne is forever!), I do love to show in the New Year with a fresh set of goals and a positive mindset. I certainly don’t have it all figured out, but I feel that I am the product of a fine-tuned vision, strong work ethic, and the advice and example of the people I trust and admire. This week, I have been thinking a lot about the things that I would like to accomplish in 2015 and laying the groundwork to make those goals happen. I've had some wonderful mentors in my life and I believe in paying it forward, so I thought I might share my best advice to help you live your “dolce vita” in 2015. This advice isn't specific to any one person or goal, but it is more about your frame of mind and believing in yourself. After all, if you don’t believe in yourself, how can anyone else?
No. 1: Instead of resolutions, set intentions this year. Let’s face it, most of us break our resolutions within a few weeks. Intentions are less specific and focus on the big picture. Don’t set yourself up for failure by making super specific resolutions, instead, make your intentions part of an overall mindset.
No. 2: Reflect on what you learned about yourself in 2014. Good or bad, how can you use those lessons to improve yourself and your life in 2015? Experience is our greatest teacher, so whether you attempted something in 2014 and failed or you found your stride and really excelled at something, think about how you can leverage that knowledge into something greater in the new year.
No. 3: What were your greatest triumphs in 2014? How can you build upon them in the new year? Think about what you did really well this past year. Did people commend you for a certain personality trait or for the way you executed a specific project in 2014? What do these things say about you? Identifying our own strengths is a powerful exercise and allows us to get into the type of mindset that leads to achievement.
No.4: Think big, get BIG! Think positively, get positive results! Success is a state of mind. Challenge yourself to banish negative thoughts and approach opportunities from a place of yes. Staying in a positive frame of mind can be difficult, but I believe that you attract the same energy that you exude. Beintentional and deliberate in order to support your goals. The biggest obstacle to success is often our own mindset. Sometimes, I find that I can get in my own way when it comes to the really big goals I want to achieve. I start doubting the possibilities or creating laundry lists of reasons why it won’t work. But why shouldn't it? If you have the skills, knowledge, talent, and passion for something, there is no reason not to try! It may sound a little hokey or new-agey, but challenge yourself to have a positive mindset from the time you wake up tomorrow. Rise up to meet the day with intention and be open to positivity and possibility. You may just be surprised at how many things will work out by simply changing your mindset!
I have a big list of goals for 2015 and thankfully, they line up in both my personal and professional lives (it’s pretty much the same thing at this point!). There are some larger, scarier goals that will take time to come to fruition and then there are smaller, achievable goals that will help me to stay motivated and in a positive state of mind on the road to making those big dreams come true. How do you feel about resolutions? Do you set annual goals? Do you believe in the power of intention and positive thinking? I’d love to hear what has worked for you and wish you all the best in 2015!
What are your goals for 2015?
People generally tend to be split when it comes to celebrating the New Year– you either love it or you can’t stand it. While I don’t particularly care for New Year’s Eve or the ridiculous expectations that come with it (New Year’s Eve is lame, but champagne is forever!), I do love to show in the New Year with a fresh set of goals and a positive mindset. I certainly don’t have it all figured out, but I feel that I am the product of a fine-tuned vision, strong work ethic, and the advice and example of the people I trust and admire. This week, I have been thinking a lot about the things that I would like to accomplish in 2015 and laying the groundwork to make those goals happen. I've had some wonderful mentors in my life and I believe in paying it forward, so I thought I might share my best advice to help you live your “dolce vita” in 2015. This advice isn't specific to any one person or goal, but it is more about your frame of mind and believing in yourself. After all, if you don’t believe in yourself, how can anyone else?
No. 1: Instead of resolutions, set intentions this year. Let’s face it, most of us break our resolutions within a few weeks. Intentions are less specific and focus on the big picture. Don’t set yourself up for failure by making super specific resolutions, instead, make your intentions part of an overall mindset.
No. 2: Reflect on what you learned about yourself in 2014. Good or bad, how can you use those lessons to improve yourself and your life in 2015? Experience is our greatest teacher, so whether you attempted something in 2014 and failed or you found your stride and really excelled at something, think about how you can leverage that knowledge into something greater in the new year.
No. 3: What were your greatest triumphs in 2014? How can you build upon them in the new year? Think about what you did really well this past year. Did people commend you for a certain personality trait or for the way you executed a specific project in 2014? What do these things say about you? Identifying our own strengths is a powerful exercise and allows us to get into the type of mindset that leads to achievement.
No.4: Think big, get BIG! Think positively, get positive results! Success is a state of mind. Challenge yourself to banish negative thoughts and approach opportunities from a place of yes. Staying in a positive frame of mind can be difficult, but I believe that you attract the same energy that you exude. Beintentional and deliberate in order to support your goals. The biggest obstacle to success is often our own mindset. Sometimes, I find that I can get in my own way when it comes to the really big goals I want to achieve. I start doubting the possibilities or creating laundry lists of reasons why it won’t work. But why shouldn't it? If you have the skills, knowledge, talent, and passion for something, there is no reason not to try! It may sound a little hokey or new-agey, but challenge yourself to have a positive mindset from the time you wake up tomorrow. Rise up to meet the day with intention and be open to positivity and possibility. You may just be surprised at how many things will work out by simply changing your mindset!
I have a big list of goals for 2015 and thankfully, they line up in both my personal and professional lives (it’s pretty much the same thing at this point!). There are some larger, scarier goals that will take time to come to fruition and then there are smaller, achievable goals that will help me to stay motivated and in a positive state of mind on the road to making those big dreams come true. How do you feel about resolutions? Do you set annual goals? Do you believe in the power of intention and positive thinking? I’d love to hear what has worked for you and wish you all the best in 2015!
What are your goals for 2015?
