How to prepare yourself practically and energetically for the new year 2021
Updated for the Year 2023-2024
Before we begin,
Why is it even worth it to prepare yourself so well for the upcoming new year? ✨👇🏻
I love comparing it to leaving your house. When you leave your home,
when you get into your car,
you have a clear destination that you’re heading to! And even Waze/ Google maps with a clear route and path to your destination.
And just like that, when you embark on the journey of a new year in your life,
the most important thing is to set clear goals for yourself, with a route and guidance on how you will achieve each one of them!
This way, you will ensure that you truly reach the places you want for yourself.
So how will you do it correctly and accurately? 👇🏻
Step #1: Make a Positive List About Your Previous Year!
it might just be that around this time last year, you were sitting down, preparing yourself for the upcoming year. You wrote down your goals and objectives, full of hope and ambition.
Maybe some of those goals were achieved over the past year, while others are still works in progress… 🙃
It’s natural that right now, the first things that come to mind are the goals you haven’t yet reached.
But here’s a challenge for you 🙂: take a moment to sit down and make a list of all the things you did accomplish over the past year!
Think about the goals you managed to achieve, the milestones you reached 😇, and all the good things that happened to you that moved you forward—maybe even things you didn’t plan or expect! 🤩
Remember, to stay motivated and continue succeeding, it’s crucial to appreciate and celebrate 🥳 every little success along the way!
I know you want more, and you deserve it! 🤗
So, take a few minutes to soak in the satisfaction and pride of all your achievements from the past year and all the good that came your way. This reflection is a powerful step towards your future successes.
Step #2: Setting Goals and Objectives for the upcoming year! 🤩
And here we go 😇—one of my absolute favorite steps!
After you’ve written down all the successes from the past year and filled yourself with fresh, new motivation, it’s the perfect time to focus on your goals for the upcoming year!
Think about all the objectives and dreams you wish to achieve in the next twelve months. This is your moment to reflect on the goals you didn’t quite reach and to brainstorm new aspirations that excite you.
Make a well-organized list, with a clear path for each goal. Take it one objective at a time!
Logic is important here, but imagination is even more crucial! 🥰
Dream big about the goals that truly touch your heart and fill you with excitement! 💖
Feel free to check out my post on creating an inspiration board and setting goals for the new year! You’ll find great tips there, and you can read a bit about my own journey over the past year!
Step #3: Sources of Inspiration
In my post on creating an inspiration board and setting goals for the new year, you’ll also go through the crucial step of finding sources of inspiration.
This step is essential to refine your vision, enabling you to see and imagine it vividly!
Gather at least a few (5 or 6) sources of inspiration. By selecting and fine-tuning them to fit your personality and who you are, you can create an inspiration board that’s just right for you. This board will provide you with the precise inspiration and picture you need to reach your goals and exactly where you want to go.
Don’t skip this step. Dedicate a few days of work to it until you’re truly satisfied.
I’m sure that as you continue your activities and efforts throughout the year, you’ll be able to refine your inspiration board more and more ⭐️
Step #4: Education, Expanding Your Knowledge, and Broadening Your Mind!
To progress and climb higher step by step, you must constantly expand your knowledge.
While you’ll always learn and grow through your activities, however if you truly want to advance, these alone aren’t enough.
To genuinely learn and develop, you need to invest in yourself!
Learning can come from all sources such as reading books that deepen your understanding of a specific field, can teach you how to live better, achieve success, and develop your mindset.
It can also come from watching videos, listening to podcasts, or reading articles.
Learning can be through free courses, but it should also involve financial investment! When you spend money on your education, the rewards are much greater and more valuable, so don’t skip this step.
In summary, continuous learning, both free and paid, will help you progress exactly where you want to go—and even beyond! 🖐🏻
Step #5 Rewards list
The most enjoyable step!!!! You can’t skip! 🤩🤩🤩
Successes deserve rewards!
Take a moment to prepare a list of all the wonderful things you’ll gain in your personal life the moment you achieve all the goals you’ve set for yourself this coming year, on the list above!
Go goal by goal, target by target—
And write down next to each one, what you’ll gain the moment you achieve your goal and reach your destination!
Your own personal rewards, just for you!
I imagine you have quite a few desires and things in life that you wish for yourself!
So now is exactly the time to write down the reward you’ll gain the moment you accomplish them
These aren’t just outcomes from achieving the goal one by one. No, these are your rewards along the way help motivate you towards your goal!
For example: If your goal this year is—to sell a specific new product you’ve created…
And your target is to achieve a certain income from the sales of the product.
The direct rewards are:
- Contributing your value to the world! – Immense satisfaction, a feeling of accomplishment!
- Income from product-value of your own! – Money that belongs to you in the amount you’ve set for yourself!
Your reward to yourself!
Buying a product or something you’ve wanted for yourself for a long time and couldn’t afford with your smaller incomes.
And there are many more examples, not just monetary value… Just sit down and include your desires in the list,
and how you’ll achieve them through personal rewards for yourself for your successes! 😀
step #6 New Year, New You! 😇
As we embark on this sixth step, I can sense the anticipation building. Are you asking yourself, “Is this all there is to it after the meticulous journey through the previous five stages?”
Well, hold your horses!
This stage is where imagination takes the reins. Don’t be too hasty to check this off your list…
Wait for that moment of pure inspiration,
And let’s start with the basics – a pen and paper. Write, write, and write some more! Let your thoughts flow freely.
Who are you by the year’s end?
What’s your appearance like? Your choice of attire?
How do you communicate?
What emotions are you experiencing? Any feelings lingering around?
Who are the key figures surrounding you?
Where do you spend your days, and what projects are you engrossed in? Envision the environment around you – its colors, the accents that define the space. What scents linger in the air, and what sounds provide the backdrop?
In your writing, engage all your senses… Embrace any flights of fancy or fleeting thoughts – jot them down!
I eagerly wait for you to come back here at the end of the year and tell me about the process you went through with this list and see if things played out exactly as you wrote them 🥰🥰🥰
In conclusion,
Because there’s nothing like good summery 🤍
Proper preparation brings about the best results!
Let your dreams take flight,
Check in with yourself from time to time along the way, confirming you’re on the right path. And trust your personal intuition—it’s your best guide to your innermost feelings! And you’ll arrive at places that are precisely meant for you. 🙂❣
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