Let’s Ring In The New Year And The New Opportunities Coming Our Way!

If you’ve read my blog for a long time, you know I don’t believe in Resolutions. Resolutions are wish lists, which you write down and never look back on because you’re not vested in making real goals for yourself. Pie in the Sky wishes are not going to come your way unless you have skin in the game to make each goal on the list happen. 

Don’t put pressure to knock each one off of the list. Commit to a goal and work to make it happen. Some goals may take the entire year to complete, so be patient. Then pick another goal and put a plan in place to accomplish the goal which may involve asking someone for help. 

Because of my health issues, I’m realistic about how long the list of goals is. I approach it like work, some goals have to be met, and those beyond meeting your goals are stretch goals. I’ll add a couple stretch goals but don’t feel like I failed if I did not meet them.

2023 has been extremely stressful along with many new diagnoses. My mind has already shifted to 2024. My first goal is to turn my attitude back to being positive. To do that I have two hospitals to file a complaint on and that will help release the scars both hospitals left behind. I feel this is the foundation goal and the others are built from there. 

What I know for sure is that in 2024 each of us has new opportunities our way. We have to have open eyes and open hearts to see through the scammers and garbage to see the real opportunities. 

I’m not against the parties and excitement of New Year’s Eve, I spent many years indulging myself. After many years with Chronic Illnesses, I look more logical this time of year brings. I want to have goals to help keep my mind focused on where I want to be at the end of 2024.

It’s so funny, I met my husband at a New Year’s Eve party. We were the oldest people there so we sat outside around a fire and smoked a cigar. We just celebrated 22 years of marriage.  

Be super safe this holiday if you are out in crowds, wear your mask and if you’re prone to drink passed your limit make sure you have a ride. Life is too short for us to bring negativity or illness into our lives. 

Melinda