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9 Reminders to take into 2023
As we look forward to the new year, it's time to reflect on the past 12 months and consider what we want our lives to look like going forward. I've been thinking about this a lot lately, and I've come up with some reminders for myself that might help you as well. Here are 9 things that will be especially important for me in 2023:
You don't have to wait for the new year to make a change.
The new year is a great time to begin making changes in your life, but here's the thing: You don't have to wait for January 1st. In fact, you can start right now! You don't even have to wait until daybreak tomorrow; it could be tonight or tomorrow morning or next week. It really doesn't matter when you decide to change—all that matters is that you do it.
So get out there and make some changes! Change takes place on all levels, so feel free to choose which aspect of your life you'd like to improve first.
True happiness only comes from within.
- Happiness is a choice.
- You can't control the actions of others, but you can control your reaction to them.
- Focus on what you can control, which is yourself. How do you want to respond? What does happiness mean to you?
You don't have to do it all on your own.
- You don't have to do it all on your own.
It's easy to feel like you're the only one who can solve all of your problems and make everything right, but that isn't true! It's okay to ask for help from people you trust and professionals alike. They may be able to give you advice or steer you in the right direction when it comes down to it, so don't hesitate!
There's no shame in asking for help.
- There's no shame in asking for help.
- If you're feeling overwhelmed or stressed out, reach out to a friend, family member or even a professional. You don't have to go through something alone. The key is knowing when it's time to ask for help and being able to do so.
Let go of what you can't control
- Let go of the past. No matter how much you try to hold onto it and make sense of it, the past cannot be changed. It can only be learned from and moved beyond, so that we can all move forward together in a new and better way.
- Let go of what you can't control. The things that happen outside our control are also out there for everyone else—they're not just happening to you! And they aren't going anywhere either, so don't waste your energy worrying about them or trying to change them. Instead, focus on where you want to be in life right now because those are the things within your power (and influence).
- Let go of your ego—it doesn’t serve anyone well! The best thing we can do as individuals is stay humble enough with ourselves so that when someone calls us out on something we did wrong or makes fun of us for being silly sometimes (or even all the time), we take it as an opportunity instead of getting defensive or angry over it; because learning from each other is one way we grow together as humans who love each other unconditionally despite our differences!!
It's okay to take a mental health break.
It's okay to take a mental health break.
Taking a break from work, social media and the news can help you stay healthy and sane. And it's not just adults who need to do this — children need downtime as well!
What other people think doesn't matter.
What other people think doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t. It’s your life, not theirs. You can't control what other people think, so don't worry about it. If you're worrying about what other people think, then you're probably worrying about the wrong things. The only thing that matters is what YOU think — and how you want to live your life!
Forgive yourself and others, but hold yourself accountable too.
It's important to forgive yourself and others, but you don't want to excuse the behavior. Forgiveness means that you can move on from the mistake and keep learning from it. It also means that you can learn from your mistakes without feeling ashamed or regretful about them forever.
For example, if someone forgives a friend who keeps making a bad joke at their expense, then they're likely not going to hold it against them or expect them never to make another one again. However, if someone holds on too tightly so that they never let go of their anger towards someone else's action and refuse to ever interact with this person again because of their mistake (or even worse: get revenge), then that's not an example of forgiveness--that's an example of holding yourself accountable and being able to move forward with life despite some setbacks!
Don't let anxiety or depression stop you from doing what you love.
You can still enjoy your favorite activities, be active and social, and be yourself.
You might have to make some modifications to do these things—e.g., taking breaks from them when you need them—but the point is that even with anxiety or depression, you can still enjoy a good cup of tea on a Sunday afternoon or go for a run during the morning without feeling guilty about not doing anything else that day.
If it helps at all, remember that many people feel this way at one point or another in their lives; if nothing else comes out of your experience with mental illness (or whatever name you want to give it), please remember that we're all human beings who deserve unconditional love and support from each other: not just because they're suffering but because they're trying their best every day in spite of what they may be going through internally."
Make your health a priority.
I'm going to say this as nicely as I can: Do not make your health a priority.
We live in a world where people are constantly telling us that we need to sleep more, eat better and exercise more. But if you're like me (and most of the rest of the population), it's really hard for you to prioritize your own health when everything else is getting in the way.
I love my job because I get to work with smart people who care about what they do and use their skills on projects that help nonprofits around the world. However, being so busy doesn't always leave room for proper sleep or healthy habits—which means my body isn't getting what it needs from me either!
When life gets crazy, make sure you don't ignore your health just because there are other things demanding your attention right now—even though those other things might seem more important at the time! It's easy for our bodies to feel like they're not worth taking care of until something goes wrong; but if we don't take care of ourselves now, then odds are pretty good that something is eventually going wrong anyway…
I'm glad you're here. I'm not just saying that because we're friends, but because I really mean it.
I know how hard it can be to feel like you're alone in this. The world can be a lonely place sometimes and finding people who understand you can be difficult (especially when anxiety or depression is involved). But don't worry! We're all here for each other, and I hope this article has helped shed some light on what's ahead for both of us in the coming year.
If not, then at least now there are nine reminders out there reminding us all of how important health is to take care of ourselves (and each other). And if nothing else comes from reading this post, then hopefully those nine things did their job :)
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Taylor Symmank
Meet Taylor -- Taylor is a retired NFL athlete that has been featured in major media outlets including Sirius XM Radio, ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, Dallas Morning News, New York Post, Washington Times, and Sports Illustrated. He has spent time with some of the world's top performers in sports and in business. He aims at helping others break through what is keeping them stuck, so they can become winners in every area of their life. He has also been working with Ryan Stewman side by side for some time now and has been helping individuals continually level up their life.
Meet Taylor -- Taylor is a retired NFL athlete that has been featured in major media outlets including Sirius XM Radio, ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, Dallas Morning News, New York Post, Washington Times, and Sports Illustrated. He has spent time with some of the world's top performers in sports and in business. He aims at helping others break through what is keeping them stuck, so they can become winners in every area of their life. He has also been working with Ryan Stewman side by side for some time now and has been helping individuals continually level up their life.
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