Looking back and ahead (one) Was there something you did in 2022 that positively changed your thoughts and attitudes and that you'll carry forward into 2023? What is it and how will carrying it forward make 2023 a good, or better, year? Write at least 350 words.
Resilience:
I was sufficient in difficulty, that was a very positive attitude that I would love to carry to 2023.
Every year has got its hurdles, but 2022 was even tougher than I thought, I met the most shattered and broken version of myself this year, things fell apart for me, I cried a lot, lost hope, and lost interest in life but surprisingly I got back in little or no time.
Even in those moments, I spoke life and positivity into myself. Let me just say I was my cheerleader because everybody is busy with their lives, so if i don't cheer myself who will?
I was able to achieve this because I decided to be optimistic in life. I didn't allow my circumstance to define who I was. I refused to dwell on the negative aspect of my life.
I started to be grateful for my little wins and the simple things in life.
Through resilience, I went on self-discovery, I joined a Twitter space titled "What do you want to let off your chest", I must confess that the Twitter space held every Wednesday helped in shaping and changing my mindset, I found my hidden potential and I've never desired to be better, and even more successful than now.
I explored the potential I had which was a breakthrough for me in 2022.
Through self-discovery, I became a writer, a podcaster, and a graphic designer, I achieved all of that this year.
Though very hard to combine all the skills I acquired, I tried so hard to be consistent and yes, it opened new doors for me.
I would love to carry that positive energy into 2023, it helps me to be self-aware because being self-aware helps me know my limitations and strength.
I want to bring resilience into 2023 because life isn't always a smooth ride, and the art of getting back even stronger must be mastered in life.
I'm not bothered about things I can no longer change or control, I focus on what I can do and control. After all, what doesn't kill me will only make me stronger.
These have helped me reduce anxiety, and helped me take a day at a time.
It's funny how many people see me as a strong and cheerful person because I do not wear my problem on my sleeve. This has made me meet goodwill people who are also optimistic.
Since 2023 is just around the corner, I hope for the best while being prepared for the worst.
Carrying these beautiful attitudes in 2023 will make life beautiful for I will no longer have fear of failure or trying, I have mastered the art of exploring, after all, life is all about calculated risks.
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This will make me want to explore more of my potential in 2023. It means 2023 will be adventurous for me and hmmm, I just can't wait.
Carrying resilience in 2023 will make me stand up when I fall and not dwell on self-pity. This will prepare my mind to face whatever comes my way with courage and eventually conquer.
Carrying Gratitude into 2023 will help me remain cheerful about how far I've come, even when I feel people are living the lives of their dream, gratitude will help me see I wasn't stagnant too, and that I'm doing my best, that way I wouldn't be in any competition with anyone other than myself, the desire to be even more successful than I was in 2022.
Carrying self-affirmation into 2023 will help me know I can be the best if I choose to, and it will help me realize I'm capable of anything I set my heart to. This will help me develop a growth mindset and grow beyond my imagination.
Carrying consistency in 2023 will help me remain focused and not have a misplaced priority, that way I will be able to improve my skills which will make me a better person, and meet greater people and opportunities which will change my life positively in 2023.
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Looking back and ahead (two)
What strategies have you come up with to ensure 2023 is a great year for you? Do you have any set goals and, if so, what plans have you laid to bring them to fruition? I don't mean hopes and dreams here, I mean to set goals. Share one or two and the plans you have to bring to reality. Write at least 350 words.
but, unfortunately, I had already written about this here I desire to become a better version of myself in 2023 and here too An improved lifestyle for 2023.
I already wrote down my goals and how I plan to achieve them for the year, you could check them out if you wish.
This is my entry for this week's prompt by @galenkp