We’re all guilty of making resolutions to be healthier, fitter and more productive in the New Year. Unfortunately, for a vast number of people, these claims quickly become empty promises.
If you’re tied of letting yourself down, by breaking resolutions that you hoped you would be able to stick to, stop beating yourself up. You can make positive changes and live a happier life, if you believe that it’s possible.
Flip The Mindset Switch
First up, you’ll need to improve the quality of your thoughts, if you really want to succeed at living a happier life. Always thinking the worst of situations and people does nothing for you, other than attract more of the same.
If you’re not sure why your thoughts lack positivity, keep a check on them over the period of a week or so. Write down how you react to what’s going on around you, and note how you feel when a comment is directed at you. It’s your core beliefs (that you’re not good enough or worthy of what you want) that keep you stuck in a cycle of repeating negativity.
It takes a bit of practice to alter your mindset, but over time your new way of thinking will become a positive habit.
Prioritise You
At one time or another everyone has been a people pleaser, either at home or work, in a love relationship, or with friends. And if you’re a parent, it’s natural to always put your children first. To be happy in life, it’s essential that you value yourself by making You your number one priority.
Considering your own needs doesn’t make you a selfish person. When you get into the habit of putting yourself first, and doing things that support your wellbeing, everyone around you also benefits. Instead of constantly pushing yourself to the point of burnout, adopt the positive lifestyle habit of taking timeout as often as you need to.
Taking a 10-15 minute break to meditate, go for a walk, enjoy a cup of coffee on your own, listen to uplifting music, or to relax in a bubble bath is greatly beneficial to your soul. It’s like charging up flat batteries – once you’ve topped up your energy, you’ll be raring to go.
Learn Something New
The primary reason why so many people fail to keep New Year resolutions is because they require you to give something up, and sub-consciously you may not be quite ready to do so. Instead of challenging yourself to quit, promise to take something up. A new hobby or interest can work wonders for your self-esteem and self-confidence, and also positively enhance your wellbeing.
If you’ve always secretly wanted to try your hand at drawing or painting, sign up for an art class in your local area. The same applies if you would love to be able to master cookery, dancing, playing an instrument, or speaking another language.
Making a commitment to tweak your lifestyle, by learning something new, could even reward you with an opportunity to broaden your social circle.
Be Kind
Being kind to yourself, and to others, has a big impact on your enjoyment of life. People who go around with a chip on their shoulder often react in negative ways that can emotionally and psychologically harm others.
Cultivating kindness isn’t hard to do, if you take a moment to consider how you would like other people to treat you. It’s also worth remembering that we’re all human beings with perceived flaws and past experiences that effect what we do in the present moment.
To change your behaviour in a positive way, practice mindfulness when speaking and engaging with others. Something as simple as a smile has the power to make a stranger’s day!
Your 2022 Happy Life Checklist
- Think positive thoughts
- Do things that you love
- Practice good self-care
- Read more books
- Eat delicious food, mindfully
- Exercise regularly
- Spend time in nature
- Listen to music that moves you
- Appreciate what you’ve got
- Smile and laugh more
Take A Peek Into Your Future
If you can’t wait to discover what 2022 has in store for you, have a psychic reading! An experienced psychic knows how to tap into your energy and destiny, and has the ability to predict potential possibilities that are coming your way in the New Year.