Starting fresh: 8 Steps to Get Your Life Together in 2023
If you're anything like me, you may have started the year off with plans to improve your life and new year resolutions to get your life together. Here are my 8 tips for starting fresh (and sticking to it) this year or any year for that matter.
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I am a HUGE advocate of doing things that bring you joy because otherwise what's the point, right? So my advice is always this: take time for activities that make you feel good regularly. Moderation and mindfulness are key here - nothing is good in excess.
Whether it's taking a dance class, going for hikes with friends, or simply spending some quality time with Netflix (no judgment!), finding ways to relax and recharge will help keep you motivated as you work towards getting your life together this year!
8 STEPS TO GET YOUR LIFE TOGETHER THE POSITIVE AND MINDFUL WAY
1. Set clear and specific goals: Identify what you want to achieve in the next 12 months and create a plan to reach those goals.
Setting clear and specific goals is the first step to getting your life together.
Consider what you want to achieve in the next 12 months and make a plan to reach those goals. Break your goals down into smaller, manageable steps and set deadlines for yourself to stay on track.
Make sure your goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound (SMART - you can get my FREE goal setting and resolutions planner here).
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2. Prioritize self-care: Make time for exercise, healthy eating, and rest to improve your physical and mental well-being.
Self-care is crucial for overall well-being and it's important to make time for it.
Prioritize exercise, healthy eating, and rest to improve your physical and mental well-being. Regular exercise can help to boost your energy levels, reduce stress, and improve your mood.
Eating a healthy diet can help to keep you feeling energized and provide the nutrients your body needs to function properly.
Getting enough rest is also important to help you feel refreshed and ready to take on the day.
3. Get organized: Clear out clutter and create systems to manage your time and responsibilities more effectively.
Being organized can help you to save time and reduce stress.
Clear out clutter and create systems to manage your time and responsibilities more effectively.
This might include creating a schedule, using a to-do list, or using a planner to keep track of important dates and deadlines.
4. Cultivate positive relationships: Surround yourself with people who support and inspire you.
Surround yourself with people who support and inspire you.
Spend time with friends and family who make you feel good, and limit your time with those who bring you down.
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5. Take action: Break your goals down into smaller, manageable steps and ta
ke action towards them every day.
Taking action is the key to achieving your goals.
Break your goals down into smaller, manageable steps and take action towards them every day. Even small steps can help you to move closer to your goal.
Remember to celebrate your progress along the way.
6. Learn something new: Keep your mind sharp and engaged by learning a new skill or taking up a new hobby.
Learning something new can help to keep your mind fresh and positivity levels up.
Consider taking up a new hobby or learning a new skill. This can be anything from learning a new language, to taking a class, to picking up a new hobby like knitting or painting.
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7. Reflect and adjust: Regularly evaluate your progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure you are on track to achieving your goals.
If the plan doesn't work, adjust the plan not the goal.