Why Wait for the New Year?

Whoa, it's been quite a year, hasn't it?

Let's pause for a moment and think: You are not the same person you were last year. How could you be? Each day shapes us in small but significant ways. We evolve, influenced by our experiences, triumphs and challenges. You aren't even the same as you were yesterday. This constant evolution is the essence of life, and it's something to be embraced.

Lately, I've been asking myself a gazillion questions about what I want my life to look like going forward and what steps I need to take to design it. Today, I chose a word to guide my actions and decisions starting right now, not just from the new year. The word? BOLD.

Do any of these thoughts sound familiar? They've certainly been swirling in my head far too long:

• "After the holidays are over, I'll ..."
• "When this busy season ends, then I can ..."
• "Once the new year starts, I will ..."

I realize that procrastination is the designer label for fear. Yes, this journey will be accompanied by fear - the fear of the unknown, fear of failure, fear of success, and perhaps fear of what change brings. But I believe that true growth begins at the edge of our comfort zones. By choosing boldness today, I am committing to face these fear head-on, turning them into stepping stones for growth and self-discovery.

This doesn't mean a complete transformation or changing who I am, though there are habits I'd like to improve. (Things like spending too much time on what doesn't matter, and too little on what does.)

And now, I invite you to reflect on your current life stage and aspirations:

• Do you know what you want to make space for in your life?
• What are you looking to build anew?
• Can you instill a new sense of hope into your everyday existence?
• How can you reshape your life to reflect who you are at this stage or season?
• Are you willing to release anything that no longer serves your growth and well-being?
• How will you incorporate joy into your daily routine? 

By answering these questions, we begin to chart a course toward a life that resonates with our true selves.

My promise to myself, starting today, is to be BOLD in my choices, actions and mindset. I am committing to embracing every opportunity for growth and to welcoming the unknown as a path to learning and evolution.

Today, I turn to you. Will you join me in embracing all that's BOLD ahead of us?

Copyright: Helene Oseen 2023