To Be More Purposeful This New Year

You may be ready for it or not – New Year is about to walk in. So naturally, everyone’s looking for a fresh start, but sometimes, you don’t need it. So instead, shift to be more purposeful this coming New Year.

People tend to reflect on the past year with the New Year coming. Whether you’ll want to get this New Year to a high gear or you’re not ready to do just that. You’re stumbling on the realization that a whole year is completed, and what’s next?

What goals are you setting up for 2022?

On your mothering, homemaking, career, or personal life?

Simple, realistic goals that are achievable and timely to what you need at the moment.

People embrace the New Year as an opportunity. Be it a chance to pursue your dreams. A new start on fitness or continuing current health goals? It can be a shift to how you parent nowadays. Simplify home management? Be more mindful of self-love and improvement.

Wherever you stand on this New Year can point you in a direction; let it be something that gives you joy. Let it be a beacon to continue what worked for you and a path to reroute what hasn’t.

Steps To Help You Be More Purposeful This New Year.

RESET EXPECTATIONS AND GOALS

Starting with high expectations towards goals can sometimes be detrimental to yourself and your mental health. However, there’s nothing wrong with pushing yourself to do more than what you are capable of; in the end, it’s you who knows yourself better than anyone else.

But not at the expense of yourself – struggling on a steep hill to push those boulders up.

Intentionally set your goals with tools that can help you out. Ditch those unrealistic expectations.

STAY ON THE PROGRESSIVE ROUTE.

Get to see what matters in your life at this point. Then, pause to admire the things you’ve accomplished and your progress throughout 2021.

Be brave to speak up for anything less than what you deserve. Stand tall with how you overcome life’s trials and day-to-day challenges.

It might be this time; you don’t need a fresh start. But, on the other hand, you may want to refresh your approach on your journey.

Find your purpose. Find your joy. Take this as your fuel to catapult yourself to doing things a different way, your way.

ACCEPT THE LESSONS

Although we can’t see all the positives only, we learn to grasp the hard lessons brought to our doors unexpectedly. The rawness of life, some errors, and not-so-nice attitude – we’ve all had those.

We aren’t escaping this side of life. We all fall into what we don’t want to face. That is life; we make mistakes, people get hurt, invisible guilt and other issues limit us to remain in our corner.

It can be an eye-opener because of the learning experience you gained from those life events. Don’t be scared to fail. Let it guide you to make a change in your life.

It may be time to take the first move to move on. It may be time to hear each other out. But, then, when all is said, and it didn’t work out – you’ve done your best.

Falling doesn’t mean defeat. So dust off your knees and keep walking.

LET GO OF THE PRESSURE

As mothers, we place too much pressure on ourselves more than we give ourselves credit for. We see what’s right in front of us, and sometimes intentionally, we choose to be doing more when we don’t have to.

Maybe it’s time to step back. Reset relationships and strengthen connections to be more purposeful. It can get tough to shift our minds to be present mindfully when our mom brains are sorting a million boxes in our heads.

Again, let it go.

How can we improve ourselves without putting too much on our plates? What do we need to do to make progress in each journey? Is a fresh start the answer?

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REIGNITE YOUR WHY

You’ve grown into a slightly different person at the end of this past year. You’ve made strides.

It’s time to shift the focus on your priorities. Readjust the list if you need to. Moreover, build on the reasons for your WHYs.

Prepare yourself for another year while pondering the one that’s about to end. What matters most? What area in your life do you want to change? Which goals do you want to achieve and why?

BE CLEAR

Chiefly, goals can be monumental or small-scale. The way you approach them and your mindset will take you to a whole different course of action in the future. So don’t be scared to step back and reflect.

Let your past year encourage you. Let your vision motivate you.

Define why you do what you do. Purposefully, be clear on what you need this time.

BELIEVE AND REVAMP YOURSELF

Ask these questions:

• Are you confident on reaching a specific goal?
• Will you give up after a few stumbles?
• How will you sustain your motivation?
• What best qualities do you have that will help you with your intentions?
• What strategies will you employ when obstacles are in the way?
• How do you feel when you succeed or fail?

KEEP TRACK OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

It’s a more significant chunk of mom’s mental load when there’s an imbalance in mind. A sharp incline and constant stress won’t go away unless you find a positive way to cope or manage your mental health.

Address guilt and perfectionism head-on. Discover ways to reduce your stress. Then, let’s get rid of the limitations on ourselves by us.

Celebrate small wins and pack up the phrase – “not good enough.” Step away from the negativity and recondition your mind.

Recognize your growth and progress. Roll with your best self. Bravely embrace your imperfections. Ask for help and don’t walk alone.

Wrapping It All Now On Being Purposeful This Coming Year.

Stay positive with the knowledge and experiences of the past year. You remain hopeful for a positive future. Strive to be more purposeful in your everyday encounters. Create a life that you can control, letting go of what doesn’t serve a purpose, capitalizing on your life’s challenges, and seeing yourself reach those goals you intentionally set.

Time for some reflections till that bell rings in 2022.

Hope for a beautiful year ahead! Happy New Year to you and your family!

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