What a year! 2020 has changed how we work, learn, and live. It hasn’t been an easy year for anyone. Regardless of what surprising and devastating blows that you may have been dealt – we all have so much for which to be grateful.
As we celebrate Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanza, and New Year’s Eve virtually and differently this year. Let’s make a collective resolution for Peace. Peace in your life, family, career, and in our world. This year whether you normally make New Year’s resolutions or not – we wanted to suggest seven (7) simple “must-dos” to help make 2021 an incredible new year (and great) experience and opportunities.
1. Meet a new person every month: The best way to find new opportunities is to connect with new people. Make a commitment to stretch your social and professional networks by connecting with someone new at least once a month.
2. Be confident but humble: Everyone in any industry or walk of life will find success when they know their talents, are sure of themselves and are respectful of others.
3. Do one thing that scares you: According to Napoleon Hill, the author of Think and Grow Rich, we all have 6 major fears (poverty, criticism, ill health, loss of love, old age and death). The more you face small fears head on, the more you’ll be prepared to face bigger fears in the future. Cut your hair, take a staycation/ local trip, speak in front of a crowd – do just one thing every month to push yourself outside of your comfort zone.
4. Forgive someone, including yourself: Let it go. Life is short, so forget about past problems or disagreements and forgive others for their mistakes or shortcomings. Use that energy for things that really matter.
5. Remind yourself weekly that happiness is a choice vs. something that just happens: You can always choose to see the glass as half full or find something to be thankful for if you want to – so want to.
6. Volunteer for a cause, community or charity that matters to you.
7. Believe that anything can happen: Take little steps and big risks and leaps towards your dream. Have a plan, set goals, and be flexible and patient about the method and timing.
Here’s to 2021 and all that it offers! This week pick one of these tips to work toward your 2021 goals and dreams. Let it be your mantra for the new year – Live. Love. Do ® -- Live Doing (More) of What You Love!
