It’s been seventeen days since the start of the new year!

I am excited about the amazing opportunities that await us!

Let’s be real for a moment. I know we’ve all had our share of broken resolutions – promises we made to ourselves that somehow we were not able to fulfill because we unintentionally allowed life to take over.

And if you’re thinking this post is about resolutions, it’s not.

It’s about the innermost longings of your heart and what you’re going to do about them.

It’s about becoming the person that you ultimately want to be!

Imagine this year as a blank canvas waiting for you to start painting.

Here’s a list of a few suggestions on how to go about those first strokes of your brush.

How did the previous year go for you? What went your way and what didn’t? Why do you think things went the way they did? What mistakes did you commit last year and how can you prevent yourself from making the same mistakes this year?

What were your wins last year? Don’t think big. Think about the little things. They are still wins and you can consider them as your steps to winning the big thing you want.

How did you show up for yourself? If you could give a rating on how you took care of yourself, what would it be? If it’s not a satisfactory rate, what led to that?

It would be great if you could write this reflection down in a journal. It’s going to help you with the flow of your reflection and allow you to go back to it time for reference.

What are the things that are important to you? Think of four or five of your most important values or the most important things in your life. Family? Relationships? Love? Health? Kindness? Adventure? Financial freedom?

Think about the moments in your life when you felt most alive and fulfilled. What values were at play?

Your values serve as your compass in navigating this year, with all its challenges. They will help you keep your focus and guide you in the direction that you wish to go.

Life is a tapestry of responsibilities and desires and finding balance is an art. List down areas in your life that hold the most significance right now. Do you have any passion projects you’ve tucked away? Knowing your priorities allows you to allocate time and energy consciously and intentionally.

I know how societal pressures and expectations can most of the time affect the way we think, dress, and do things. But embracing authenticity is a rebellious act of self-love! It is in fact, liberating!

Most of all, being authentic is powerful!

You are unique in all the world. There’s no one quite like you! Tapping into your unique set of gifts and one-of-a-kind personality will empower you to change not only your year but it can impact the world in ways you’ve never even imagined!

So, what are you waiting for? Go out there and create a year like no other!