Make the Most of Year’s End
2020 is just around the corner. Recently, the citizens of Twitter have been sharing what they have accomplished in the past ten years as this decade comes to an end. Some people are listing job accomplishments and awards won, extensive lists of their achievements. Some people list the friendships they’ve nurtured or the new children that have come into their lives. There’s something beautiful about these tweets. They make crystal clear that we each view success differently.
When I decided I wanted to ask how you’d make the most of the remaining days in the year, I knew I wanted to express this sentiment. I’m not going to tell you to burn the midnight oil and work through all of the resolutions you made at the beginning of the year (though you can), and I’m not going to tell you to take a bubble bath and reflect (though you can). Because the thing is that “making the most” of the rest of this decade means something different to each of us. Here are a few ideas:
Finish up a project. Did you set any goals at the beginning of the year? If there are any left incomplete, do what you can to see them through. Completing a task you said you would feel great and will give you an extra boost of confidence as we move forward into the new year.
Rest. Yes, you’re allowed! Enjoy the season. Spend time with friends and family. This sort of relaxation can recharge your soul in ways that no “hyper-productive” activities can. We want all of you happy and whole in 2020, not just the part that’s hustling.
Set yourself up for success in 2020. Set some short and long term goals. Come up with a daily routine that feels manageable that will allow you to feel healthy and whole.
Practice gratitude. Send thank you notes to people who have positively impacted your life in the past decade.
And if New Year’s Day comes and goes and you feel as if you didn’t achieve what you set out to achieve, don’t fret. Each new day, each new moment is a chance to begin again. What will you do with the remaining days in the year?