In
the past months, through social media, friends and acquaintances, I have heard
more and more negativity concerning 2016. A lot happened this year that
depending on circumstances could be great, or not so great. If you feel that
you've had a tough year, I don’t know what has happened in your life and I
cannot judge the difficulty of your individual circumstances but I know things
will look up.
Personally,
I felt that 2016 was incredible! So much happened that changed me to
be a better person, a person I didn't realise I needed to be. I went back to
University and learned more than I thoughts I would, got engaged & married
to my best friend and love of my life, I conquered personal fears, moved out of
home, got mini promotions at work, I grew so much as a person. It has been wonderful, I feel
truly blessed, and I know things will only get better! Don't get me wrong, there were some hard times and I'm not saying that 2016 has
been 100% easy, all these come with challenges and trials but we always come out stronger and better.
Though
I did not know exactly what would happen in 2016 when it began, I had set goals and
plans I wanted to achieve. Too often we create these “resolutions” which face
it, never go beyond January most of the time, and I believe one reason is
because we lack the ability to plan and set goals effectively and think “Okay,
this is where I’m at, this is where I want to be, how do I do it, and what am I
going to do about it?”
“If you only do what you’ve always
done, you will always get what you’ve always got”
- Elder David A. Bednar
When
I started planning and goal setting with these things in mind, it changed everything, it
changed the way I went about accomplishing my goals. Of course, I’m not
perfect. I fell short and failed to accomplish some of my goals to the capacity
that I had hoped, but I was always moving a step closer to the desired outcome.
Naturally, things pop up and may momentarily hinder our progress, but it is my belief that all things happen for a reason. That there are lessons to be learned in all things, good and bad. I have learned to be grateful for all things as they make me who I am. Knowing that there is a loving Heavenly Father that knows me personally and perfectly, that knows what I need to become the daughter He knows I cam become. I've learned that the way we see our personal circumstances can change everything. Attitude together with planning and goal setting can go a long way. I find comfort and inspiration in one of my favourite quotes that says,
Naturally, things pop up and may momentarily hinder our progress, but it is my belief that all things happen for a reason. That there are lessons to be learned in all things, good and bad. I have learned to be grateful for all things as they make me who I am. Knowing that there is a loving Heavenly Father that knows me personally and perfectly, that knows what I need to become the daughter He knows I cam become. I've learned that the way we see our personal circumstances can change everything. Attitude together with planning and goal setting can go a long way. I find comfort and inspiration in one of my favourite quotes that says,
“Attitude is the difference
between an ordeal and an adventure”
– Bob Bitchin
Sometimes we just look at
things the wrong way, sometimes we fail to see the big picture, sometimes we
fall and struggle to pick ourselves up. I’m not exempt from this, I do it
too, but in my experience, some of the most difficult things in my life have
prepared me for the most amazing things that were yet to come.
Things will get better, they always do. However, it’s so important that we allow ourselves to look for the adventures great at small, be grateful for the things we’ve learned and are yet to learn and experience, let those things change us in a way that 2017 and every other year to come will be “our year”.
Things will get better, they always do. However, it’s so important that we allow ourselves to look for the adventures great at small, be grateful for the things we’ve learned and are yet to learn and experience, let those things change us in a way that 2017 and every other year to come will be “our year”.
It
takes work and it takes time, you may fall, but it is your choice to stand back
up. If you stick with it, I know you can find those great and simple blessings
in your life’s adventure no matter what comes along the way.
Laugh
& smile more, stress less, see life as an adventure, stay away from
negativity, enjoy the moment and make the most of every opportunity.
So, Happy
New Year! I hope it is more wonderful than you imagine it to be. Both
you and I don't know what lays ahead of us, but let's journey through it
together, looking for those blessed moments in life's adventure.
Stay Blessed,
Jenn
