YOU DID YOUR BEST, LET IT GO!

Another year is coming to a close, and wow, I don't know about you, but 2024 flew by. It feels like just yesterday I was making my New Year's resolutions and couldn't wait to see what the months would bring. But, if you're anything like me, you may not have crossed everything off your list, or maybe the year in general was a difficult one. You may have struggled to simply get through it. Regardless of how it played out, getting through it is a big accomplishment. So here’s a friendly reminder, even if things didn’t go the way you wanted them to, you did your best, so give yourself credit and let it go!

Focusing on What Matters

When you think back on your goals for 2024, it's tempting to focus on the negatives - what you didn't do, or the challenges you faced, but that shortsightedness dismisses the real progress you made. Every mistake or challenge is a lesson in disguise, and if you pay attention, they can set you up for success in the future.

How can you take the disappointments and use them to grow?

Every Step Forward is a Win

Developing an attitude of gratitude can shift your entire outlook. It helps you appreciate even the smallest victories. Maybe you didn’t hit your weight loss goal, but did you move your body more often? That’s a win! Did you try something new that didn't work out? The fact that you tried is a win. Or perhaps you dealt with sadness or setbacks but kept pushing forward. That’s a huge win.

Reframing your mindset can truly transform your life and allow you to see that it's not about the destination but rather the journey.

Focus Forward

While there's value in looking to the past for wisdom, staying there too long can keep you stuck in a rut. Turning your attention to the future will keep you moving forward with hope and purpose. Like Winston Churchill said, “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” Keep that enthusiasm alive!

Don't Give Up

What separates those who succeed from those who don't? Perseverance. It’s as simple and as hard as that!  Learning to keep going and not give up regardless of what happens is how you achieve your dreams and goals. No matter how this year treated you, if you didn’t give up, you're a conqueror.

Embracing Surrender

One of the hardest lessons to learn is surrendering your expectations when the outcomes you hoped for didn't come to fruition. I struggle with this idea because, deep down, I want certainty, and to be in control.

When things are out of our hands, we feel powerless, scared, or even worthless. But nothing could be farther from the truth! Surrendering to the reality of the situation positions you to learn, adjust, and move forward more confidently. Surrendering isn't accepting defeat; it's letting go of setbacks and using them as inspiration to achieve your goals in the future.

The Decision is Yours

With 2025 just around the corner, I encourage you to let go of what didn’t work out or the things you felt you should have accomplished. Instead, take time to wrap up the year by listing everything that did go well. With an optimistic outlook, you’ll be ready to take on 2025 with confidence.

Remember, you have the power to decide your path. Just know this; It's Possible!