Goodbye 2017

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Well here we are the final day of 2017. Time to say goodbye to the year that just passed. Saying goodbye can sometimes be difficult, but letting go of the past, and looking towards the future, will keep you moving towards your new goals.
So much of the advertising and sales these days is around organizing. Seems everyone is looking to clean out their homes and begin the New Year with a fresh start. Some may love the feeling of de-cluttering and organizing, yet others have a difficult time saying goodbye. If you want to become a new version of yourself in 2018 you will have to say goodbye - maybe to tangible items, maybe to relationships, and most definitely to old thoughts.
Take some time to do an inventory. Keep the items and thoughts you truly love. You know that shirt you got 2 years ago as a gift and you never wore it - donate it - let someone else enjoy it. There are likely a number of items you have that you find some reason to hold on to them. If these items take more brain energy and time to tend to they are not serving you as you work to evolve. Notice the thoughts you have when you consider letting them go. Consider the appreciation someone else may have if you allowed.
Also look at the thoughts you have when you consider your goals for 2018. Be onto yourself if you hear something like - That Michelle is crazy —
- You will not be able to lose the weight
- You say this every year and nothing changes
- You don’t want to miss out on the fun of drinking with friends
- Why bother really
All of these thoughts are optional, and none of them serve you. Your brain loves to be efficient and so thinking the same thoughts is easy. Just like you are cleaning out your closets - take a look at all your thoughts - get rid of the old ones and begin practicing the ones that you love, and love you. Maybe you over ate and over drank during the holidays - it’s all good - let it go, don’t beat yourself up, and move on. You totally can do anything you put your mind to. Let’s say goodbye to the safety of the shore and hello to 2018!
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