With 2022 just around the corner, a lot of us are in the boat of wanting to shove 2021 and all its mishaps out the door, and bring on 2022. But reflecting on what didn't go so well (that was within our control) may be the secret to avoiding another less than ideal year. By reviewing what occurred for us in the last year, we can look to learn and grow from our mistakes and successes, and enter 2022 feeling ready to live our best lives. With only a few more weeks until the new year, now is the perfect time to sort your sh!t out. Below are 3 things you need to do before 2022 begins to prepare yourself for your best year yet.
1. Let go of everything that did not serve you in 2021.
Did you find yourself constantly indulging in negative or unhealthy habits/behaviours/mindsets that did nothing but clip your wings and hinder your progress to growth in 2021? Now is the perfect time to release all of these behaviours and to form new ones. Write yourself a list of all the things that did not or no longer serve your highest self, thoughts/beliefs that were holding you back, or simply all the things you want to release going into the new year. By doing this, you will feel refreshed, light and ready for a fresh start in 2022.
2. Reflect on your year. Celebrate your wins and learn from your losses.
This is the one that people usually skip over, and they jump straight to their goals for the new year, but this step is just as important as dreaming big. What went really well for you this year? Did you land your dream job, travel to your dream destination or finally save up enough money for that thing you've been waiting to buy? It is so important that we remember to celebrate our wins, no matter how small, because the wins are what make the losses worth it, right? As for your losses, these are just as important for us to reflect upon, as we want to ensure that we do not repeat these lessons again in the future. Write a list of all your wins and losses this year, and celebrate yourself for making it through the other side of 2021!
3. Get clear on your goals and aspirations.
Now this is the fun part! What is it you've always dreamed of acheiveing? A place you've always wanted to go? A business you'd like to start? Now is not the time to be rational (but maybe a little realistic?). A way that I like to set my goals is by setting 2-3 goals for each category of Personal, Spiritual, Career and Relationships. This way you get a nice, well rounded level up for 2022. Now's the time to orientate yourself and get clear on which direction you want this next chapter of your life to go.
To sign off, firstly i'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported me by reading and engaging in my blog posts this year. It has been amazing sharing this with all of you and i'm so excited for what 2022 holds for this little side hustle of mine. I wish you all a very merry Christmas, AND BRING ON 2022!!!
With Love,
Alexa
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