It’s a blank slate, a fresh start, a new beginning—a new year. Here are six simple ways to get it started right.
Mark Your Memories
Before the memories of the last year get fuzzy in your mind, take some time to reflect back and write down those moments you enjoyed, that you’re grateful for, that helped you in your life, that taught you something, that were beautiful, that seemed magical, and those that you simply want to remember.
An easy way to jog your memory is to go back through your journal, if you keep one, or go through your photos from the past year, beginning in January.
Look Within
There’s not one person reading this who wouldn’t like to improve themselves in one way or another. Such is the human spirit. Take a moment to look within yourself and consider the ways you’d like to improve yourself this year. Perhaps you’d like to become more fit, more patient, less fearful, less messy. Think about the kind of person you hope to be in the new year. Think of who you are when you’re at your absolute best—the person you know you can be at your highest potential.
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com
