Better than a Resolution

This year I have no resolution for myself.

       This year I have decided that I am not going to give myself a New Year's Resolution.  We all know on some scale that they are overrated and usually we never stick to them (but congrats to those who do).  So this year I am not going to have a resolution, but rather a continued mind-set.  A mind-set that I have had this year and I want to carry with me the rest of my life.

       This year I am going to continue on my path of positive expressions of light and love. With all the social media we are on (don't get me wrong I love social media and want to study it in college) it is sometimes hard not to engage in negative behaviors such as tweeting a complaint, or a commenting a judgement.  It is very easy to say "oh I won't get involved with that mess", but sometimes people drag you into it, and when your ego gets in the way it can be very hard not to "fight" back.  My advice is to just stay true to who you are and never loose sight of your core morals and values.  Have the mind-set to be positive and only spread love. 

      It gets to be exhausting having a negative voice in your head 24/7.  Saying to yourself  "I'm not worthy of ______", or, "If only I wasn't so 'lazy,fat,stupid,slow,short,ugly'" or, "This person is against me".  It's a waste of energy feeling those negative feelings.  Mind-sets are habits.  It's so easy for people to get dragged into negative habits.  This year instead of beating yourself down, try lifting yourself up with positive thoughts and actions!  Whether it be as simple as standing in front of a mirror and practice telling yourself you are loved.  This year make a conscious effort to be positive to yourself and others. 

       Just be nice.  It's that simple.  Smile to people you see around town, whether you know them or they are a perfect stranger to you.  Believe it or not, you're actually not "awkward" when you smile at people.  A smile really goes a long way and you can brighten up someones mood.  Who wouldn't want to brighten up someone's day?!

      So this year I am going to continue my practice of having the right mind-set.  A positive mind-set that will help attract the positive opportunities I envision for myself this year.  When it comes down to it, the universe gives us what we put out.  

I believe this is better than any New Year's Resolution.

Love always,

       Holly