It seemed 2018 gave many people, including myself, a rough ride at times. But with the new year comes a blank page and new opportunities to live our dreams. New year. New Resolutions. Right? Given January is typically the most depressing month of the year, it’s a good idea to set yourself a challenge so you get a sense of well-being and achievement when you smash your goal.
Life need not be spent working the same 9-5 job then slumping down in front of the TV night after night.
That is a life in dreary monochrome.
It is depressing and not fixed by setting the same old resolutions such as joining the gym or doing Dry January. Life should be a colourful and glorious tapestry of all senses. To have a great sense of well-being you should aim to feel fulfilled in your career, have a good strong social network, get plenty of exercise and have lots of fun.
The secret to happiness is a life is full of rich experiences and great people.
You don’t need max out your credit card on material possessions to keep up with the Joneses. The latest diet, the new dating app and all the self help books in the world will not bring you happiness.
The first step is to be totally honest with yourself about what you really love.
Now, I do understand that stepping into your dreams can be really scary at times.
I have been there.
I moved to Manchester with nothing and no-one and then started a business from scratch. But trust me when I say it can lead to amazing things.
If you have built a career in the office, it can seem too big a risk jacking it all in to chase your dreams.
However, just taking small steps can reap big rewards.
Why not start that photography course? Take photos of friends, or when you are out walking in nature. This will light up your life and all the wonderful windows of opportunity waiting for you.
Have you always poured over Strictly Come Dancing, and secretly wished you could dance? Maybe you have always wanted to paint or learn more about art. Trying to pluck up the courage to get out and meet new people so you can find your soulmate?
Well then I guess we are going to have to find a way of making sure you can do all those wonderful things and more 🙂
As for me, I focused too much on work and not enough play! So this year I am combining my love of travel and adventure by taking myself and my fellow social circlers to the West Coast of Scotland to climb the mighty Ben Nevis. It is definitely on my bucket list of things to do before I hit the big 5-0 in 2020.
Whatever your dream, it is important to take inspired action. That way 2019 can the best year of your life so far.
