A month of new beginnings, looking forward, determination and life examination.
Are you being your best self? The arrival of the new year presents a moment to set goals and reconsider what is possible. There is no one way and no deadline when it comes to pursuing your dreams. Opportunities don't happen YOU create them. First you have to figure out why you think you can't do something and ask yourself if it's a valid point. YOU are capable if/when you decide, it is time to make a change, to strive for something more, to never give up... Don't let fear stand in your way! Don't be afraid of embarrassment or opening yourself up to criticism. YOU have to be okay with bumps in the road and remember your WHY. This is about YOU and not someone else. Don't let fear stand in your way. It will get less scary every time you try. "Falling down is part of life, getting back up is Living." Dream Big! Dream a BIG dream, then figure out what all the little steps are to get there. Then hit those steps one by one. There are always obstacles, be ready for them. Loved ones can be an obstacle, money can be an obstacle. Don't be an obstacle yourself, we aren't always our best friends. It's not easy, there is lots of sacrifice involved, but YOU can do and be anything you are willing to work for. Do something new! Take charge, you are the author and creator of your own story and destiny. Try something new that you normally wouldn't do or something you're passionate about. Try a different approach to the everyday things in your life. Stepping out of your comfort zone may let your connect to other people you might not have met otherwise. It can make your life more lively and meaningful. Think of something you want to do and then ask someone if they want to do it with you. Believe in Yourself! You don't need others to validate you. Stop looking for people's approval. Embrace your YOUness and focus on being the best YOU that you can be. There comes a point when you either embrace who and what you are or condemn yourself to be miserable every day. Other people will try to make you miserable, don't let them by doing the job yourself. Forget the bad and focus on the good. Walk away from the drama and people who create it. Love the people who treat you right, surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Don't make excuses to justify your poor choices, and never blame someone else. Make your own decisions, Make your own choices, and OWN every one without regret. No one has power over you unless YOU give it to them, YOU are in control of your life, and everything in YOUR life is a reflection of the choices you made. Your future is not predetermined, YOU determine your own destiny. 
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