New Year new who?
They say leave the history in the past and I'm just wondering how many of us are willing to do exactly that. The New Year comes with new opportunities and exciting ventures for one to start over as a gift from Mother Nature but many still fail to see this blessing in disguise. I remember just a month back how everyone was vowing on how they were going to be different and better people but we haven't even been in this year for a month and people are back to their old selfish selves. Let's not even talk about the exposure of people's private doings because it should be just that, private. I won't even talk about all the so called health changes that were going to be made about New Year healthy me because already some have finished five pizza boxes in total and probably a whole depot of coke! (Not me).
So can we talk about how we can make the most of the remaining of the year since we have 353 days left of it? I know I'm not of keeping my words or practicing what I preach but let's give it a try. After all, New Year new us, right?
A couple of ways on how to stick to your resolutions includes knowing who you are and your potential. What many fail to realise when setting resolutions is that nothing about them changes. It's just the calendar date that changes, there's really not much that changes about the person. So if you would like to join a gym or get that learners' licence, you are going to be very dedicated and committed and that is the hard part. It sounds so easy to say I'm going to be eating healthy and actually achieving it if all your life you have not been doing so. I'd suggest you take it one day at a time. Eventually you will be drinking two litres of water in a day without thinking about it.
Self-discipline. Guys even the guys in the bible were being tempted by earthly things so why won't you in today's era? We all have that friend that is bad influence but we love them regardless. However, this friend will be the red devil in your ear telling you to go and have a double cheese burger with a large portion of side of chips and a lekker cold beer to cool off like the boss you are. Some will even bring the food to you instead but fear not for you are strong and cannot be tempted by such things.
Another thing one can do to achieve set goals is to talk about it. Learn to share what you are going through with your friends and relatives that can listen without judging. Ask for help when you need it, you will be surprised how many people are going through what you are going through.
Lastly, know that at the end of the day you are still human and bound to make mistakes. Don't beat yourself because you know what, nobody is perfect. Mess up but don't make it a habit. Otherwise you will be having resolutions lists from five years ago and that says much about you as a person.
With that said, may you live your best life in 2017 and may you make the most of it. Take opportunities, make new friends, read a book, travel and most importantly, be-you-tiful!
So can we talk about how we can make the most of the remaining of the year since we have 353 days left of it? I know I'm not of keeping my words or practicing what I preach but let's give it a try. After all, New Year new us, right?
A couple of ways on how to stick to your resolutions includes knowing who you are and your potential. What many fail to realise when setting resolutions is that nothing about them changes. It's just the calendar date that changes, there's really not much that changes about the person. So if you would like to join a gym or get that learners' licence, you are going to be very dedicated and committed and that is the hard part. It sounds so easy to say I'm going to be eating healthy and actually achieving it if all your life you have not been doing so. I'd suggest you take it one day at a time. Eventually you will be drinking two litres of water in a day without thinking about it.
Self-discipline. Guys even the guys in the bible were being tempted by earthly things so why won't you in today's era? We all have that friend that is bad influence but we love them regardless. However, this friend will be the red devil in your ear telling you to go and have a double cheese burger with a large portion of side of chips and a lekker cold beer to cool off like the boss you are. Some will even bring the food to you instead but fear not for you are strong and cannot be tempted by such things.
Another thing one can do to achieve set goals is to talk about it. Learn to share what you are going through with your friends and relatives that can listen without judging. Ask for help when you need it, you will be surprised how many people are going through what you are going through.
Lastly, know that at the end of the day you are still human and bound to make mistakes. Don't beat yourself because you know what, nobody is perfect. Mess up but don't make it a habit. Otherwise you will be having resolutions lists from five years ago and that says much about you as a person.
With that said, may you live your best life in 2017 and may you make the most of it. Take opportunities, make new friends, read a book, travel and most importantly, be-you-tiful!
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