You Survived 2020. These 55 Ideas Will Help You Make 2021 Your Best Year Ever
Focus on the upside of a downside situation
2020 has was particular hard for many people. But you made it. You are still here. You endured the challenges.
Did 2020 reveal something about yourself that you were previously unaware of? Perhaps it gave you clarity into priorities, it unearthed a surprising character quality, etc.
In hindsight, 2020 taught us a lot of important lessons — of being mindful, grateful, living in the moment, and never taking anything for granted.
As we march ahead into another 12 months, let’s learn a few things that can help you thrive in 2021 and make the year your best year, ever.
- Choosing a positive attitude is one of the most powerful and important things you can take into 2021.
- Adopting a positive mindset and being kind to yourself is a more effective way to make a change.
- Live consciously. Be proactive about your choices, not reactive.
- Set a goal that means something more to your future.
- Be more compassionate with yourself — you’re a work-in-progress
- Start spreading happiness towards others
- Accept the change, better or worse, and adapt to it
- Be bold and do more of what makes you come alive
- Live in the present and for the future.
- Slow down and notice the small things around you.
- Before you go to bed, acknowledge the good things in your life.
- Try wake up naturally if you can and start your day with a positive mood.
- Exercise daily or weekly for your dose of happy hormones.
- Get into the habit of reading a few pages of your favourite book every day.
- Learn to do one thing at a time — multitasking actually affects your focus.
- Write about your best experiences every day or week.
- Make art. Learn to paint or draw — it’s one of the best ways to relax.
- Do a zoom chat to catch up with old friends to relive old memories.
- Make time for at least 10 minutes walk in nature daily if you can.
- Read a book you’ve always wanted to read.
- Take an online course to learn a new skill.
- Make a list of things you grateful for every week or daily.
- Listen to your favourite playlist whilst you exercise.
- Make your workouts more comfortable — it’s essential to have the right gear for outdoor exercise.
- Go on a walk somewhere new to take a break.
- Watch the sunset or sunrise from a nice viewpoint.
- Do a deep clean — you’re probably sitting on stuff that needs to be organized, sorted, cleaned or tossed.
- If you’ve got big plans for this year, start a bullet journal to keep track.
- Start a 30-day challenge to adopt a new healthy habit.
- Make a habit of telling people how much they mean to you.
- Spend less time on your phone and more time with your loved ones.
- Take a class on something you deeply care about.
- Try a new creative outlet to relax or take a break.
- Don’t waste time on things you can’t control. You’ll end up stressed.
- Schedule time to relax, reflect, think or improve your mental clarity.
- Start a side project — it can improve your skills and your career.
- Challenge your assumptions to improve how you think.
- Ask yourself tough questions, admit when you are wrong or when something needs to change.
- Find something good in every negative situation. Focus on the upside of a downside situation. It’s how you stay sane.
- Be open-minded — it can help you accept change, be more optimistic, learn from others, and most of all, it’s relaxing.
- Make time for self-care. Your brain and body will thank you for it.
- Reduce things, activities that cause stress from your lifestyle.
- Prepare your week on a Sunday evening.
- Do your best work in the AM. Don’t plan, just do.
- Don’t let one negative experience rule your whole outlook.
- You will feel more empowered to cope in an uncertain world if you focus on the solution, not the problem.
- Learn a new career skill — it can boost your self-confidence and raise your self-esteem.
- Do something that scares you —it forces you to grow and change.
- Create a successful and personal morning routine — your morning routine should be whatever leaves you feeling relaxed.
- A successful morning routine can be a 10 minutes exercise, writing in your journal, reading a book, meditating, or whipping up a healthy breakfast.
- Spend less time responding to emails.
- Create better boundaries — say no more and yes to yourself.
- Learn how to quiet your mind by embracing activities you deeply enjoy.
- Count your blessings before you fall asleep, it can boost your wellbeing in as little as two weeks.
- Seek out inspiration on your TV — watch a documentary or movie about someone who overcomes a challenge.
- Think of a better 2021 as a journey rather than a destination.
