The whole “new year, new you” thing is so 2015. Seriously, it’s time to ditch this tired, toxic mantra! We have some new ways to achieve your goals this year, but before we begin, repeat after us: new year, same you – and that’s okay.
Ushering in the New Year
Instead of committing to making a ton of changes on January 1, consider heading into 2024 with intentions. You may be wondering how intentions are any different from resolutions, and the answer is simple: Intentions are ways you intend to live more fully in the coming months that correlate directly with your core values.
Discover Your Intentions
Sit down, relax, close your eyes, and determine what is motivating you to change this year. Ponder this idea for several minutes, focus on your breathing, and let your mind wander. Once you’ve given your intentions some serious thought, begin writing them down and organizing your thoughts.
Clear Your Space
Create peace around you by organizing your environment, which can make or break your stress levels, energy, eating habits, and more. Just the act of clearing your space can be motivational.
Plan D(oable)
Unexpected things come up all the time, so make sure to have some alternative options for when your plans go awry. Remember that challenges are important to the process and allow us to grow.
Stay Motivated
The best way to stay motivated is by keeping track of your successes, no matter how small. Keep a journal on hand and reward yourself for every milestone achieved. The journal can also serve as a motivator on the days when it seems you’ve hit a plateau or are feeling particularly unmotivated.
The Bottom Line
As we usher in the new year, it’s important to remember that it’s not do or die. You can set intentions for a new year, month, week, or day. You are the same wonderful person you have always been and will stay that way as you continue evolving. And that is worth celebrating!