I'm a little behind the mark on this blog post since we are right into 2018 already, but with January coming to an end, it's important to keep your goals and resolutions in check to carry with you throughout the year ahead.
2017 was an overwhelming year for many, full of challenges and life lessons, which is why this makes the perfect occasion to reflect on the past and then let go of the things holding you back in order to make room for a year of love, joy and success ahead.
Here are 17 things you need to leave behind in the past year that was 2017:
1. Self doubt -believe in yourself and your ability to reach your ultimate goals and true potential.
2. Regret - the past no longer exists. You can not truely move forward without letting go. You must forgive yourself.
3. Anything and anybody who no longer serves you positively, don't let other people drag you down with their negative energy- surround yourself with people who encourage you and help you grow. Leave that friend behind who only contacts you when they need something.
4. Toxic relationships -more Toxic by Brittany Spears and less toxic friendships. Acknowledge the red flags of emotional manipulation and make the tough step of cutting them out of your life.
5. Bad habits - whether that's biting your fingernails, or the boy you keep texting back. It takes 21 days to break a habit, start now.
6. Stop making excuses - take accountability for your actions in life and work and get the shit done that you say you will.
7. Let go of stereotypes - towards others and any false categories you were placed in. Stop assuming things and thinking you need to be identified in a category, fitting in won't make you stand out.
8. Stop comparing your success to others - you are on a different journey, you won't make a difference by following in the path of some one else.
9. The constant need for approval - you were not put on this earth to please others. Everything you do, do it for yourself, not to impress people and not to compete.
10. Stop letting others walk over you. Advocate for yourself. Make yourself unfuckwithable.
11. Stop putting your goals and dreams second - Make your dreams your priority and put your energy into creating the life you desire, stop waiting for tomorrow and putting your day job first.
12. Let go of your fears - say goodbye to the illusions and obstacles that are holding you back, stop being scared of rejection.
13. Free yourself from insecurities and start embracing those things that make you different from others. Being your full self and staying true to who you are will attract the right people into your life that you wish to be surrounded with.
14. Stop letting yourself get bored - procrastination isn't cute. Use your time wisely and prioritise the important stuff that has the ability to change your life.
15. Do not settle when you know you deserve better and can do better. Stop undermining your self worth.
16. Say goodbye to the idea that you are not good enough. Everything you need is already within yourself. You deserve all the good that will happen to you.
17. Stop staying in your comfort zone - get out of that little bubble of comfort and routine and do something that will make your heart race and make you feel something.
May 2018 be a year full of unconditional love and happiness, success, prosperity and personal growth. Only you can encourage the change that needs to happen in your life to lead you on the path to everything you want and desire.
xxx