In this first part, we’re going to talk about the importance of embracing new starts!

Think of a new year as the beginning of a fresh chapter in your life story and you are the author, who gets to decide what happens next. You can make your story full of great goals, personal growth, and happiness. Start by looking back at last year. What happened? What did you learn? Give yourself a pat on the back for your wins, analyze the missteps, and appreciate the hard times that made you stronger.

Dream big! Setting goals is like having a map that steers you to your destination. Your goals might be things like learning something fun and new, becoming more skilled in your work or hobbies, making friends, or taking better care of yourself. When you set goals, you’re not just chasing after pipe dreams, you’re making actual plans to manifest your aspirations!

As we get ready to jump into something new, here are some questions to think about: What really matters to you? How can you make sure your goals fit with what’s important to you? Thoughtful answers to these questions can provide helpful direction as you start writing your story for the new year. When you match your goals with what you care about, you make a story that’s not only exciting but also really means something to you!

In the next part of this series, we’ll discuss how to maintain motivation, stay focused, and change direction when life throws you those inevitable curve balls!