The previous year was such that it came out crippling through like a silent slayer… However like a dodgeball, it missed me. And on the next second, I happen to be wiser.
I learned that not everything will exactly happen the way I planned them to happen because, after all, not everything is under our control. But maybe, a reason underlies every season. I guess at the end, everything will purposely ensue towards bettering us.
The previous year had re-taught me so many lessons that I’m grateful to have re-known before entering another year in life. Let me share a few.
Prioritize yourself
Your 20’s should be yours. It shouldn’t be about other people – other people who dull your sparkle or make you feel miserable. It doesn’t have to be about them. Your 20’s should be about you – your growth and your connection with the people who genuinely support and believe in you. Focus on yourself. It ain’t selfish. It’s self-care. There’s a difference. You have to build your empire before focusing on other bridges toward another. Your 20’s should be about knowing your grounds, knowing the solid foundation on which you build your life.
Invest on your goals
Take that independence with you. Know what you want, act on how you can get them. Have your goals in place, and check them once in a while. Are you still pursuing them? Or have you become stagnant just because life can take its toll and you get to passively just be there sailing through the waters? Be proactive. Act every single day. A little movement does not hurt, but it sure does go a long way.
Step out of your comfort zone
It can be energy-consuming, yes. But the more you work out of your comfort zone, the more you feel happy. Sounds so weird, but for me that is truth. The more challenges I face, the more I feel alive. After all, what is the purpose of life without the ordeals we face? What are you fighting for every single day? Wake your senses up. YES, YOU ARE ALIVE. Make the most out of it. Keep it roll.
God will make way, just pray
And then again, I tell you. A lot can happen in a day, a week, a month, a year; and through its course, we find bits and pieces of who we are, who we are not, and the gray area in between. It can be mind-boggling, heart-wrenching. It is tormenting to be a worrywart. I needed the life challenges, however, for me to realize one thing again and again – to trust the process.
Hindi kailangan na laging sigurado.
Minsan kailangan mo lang maniwala.
A lot can change in a day, a week, a month, a year; and through its course, we find our physical being change, perceptions change, feelings change, the way we do things and how we make decisions… everything changes continually.
Every day we are faced with ordeals we think we couldn’t surpass, but here we are… we struggle, acclimatize, transform and, as each of us would seek, we survive.
Good thing about closed doors is that new doors open that were better than what was lost. Thanks for the reminder.
This is a very encouraging post. I am trying to get better with stepping out of my comfort zone. I also am trusting God that as I step out of my comfort zone that He has a plan. His plan is always the best plan for us.
Making yourself a priority is a very good goal, especially when you are in your twenties. You really need that time for growth and self discovery.
I like the idea of theme of the year, like yours, “glorious”. Similar to how we plan Prom with a theme. I’m sure you year will be glorious. Keshia Richmond
I agree with you so much can change in just a day as well. I’ve always put myself last and everybody’s else interest before myself and now that I’m almost 30 I’ve realized I need to worry about my own and not theirs. Amazing content keep it up
Looks like a great goal! I used to list mine but I realized that this coming year I should go with where my heart takes me. You're awesome gal!
Geesh, I wish I know what I know when I was in my 20s. I am thankful for my experiences, because now I can teach my daughter (22) a lot about my experiences. I agree, while in your 20s, that is an opportunity to live it up and learn. Then implement those things when moving forward in life.
I like "Prioritize yourself". Thank you for sharing.
What a great theme for your year. I think we all need to try and take some time for ourselves sometime to make sure we are OK, to self care.
The praying part is big for me. I have to let God make the way for me.
Stepping out of your comfort zone! I really learnt this the hard way but I'm so glad I've done it and now, I can comfortably work on my goals.
I love your comment to trust the process. We don't know what God has in store for us, so we often get frustrated by the trials that come our way (understandably so). If we could see the big picture, I'm sure our perspective would change drastically.
I do try to step out of my comfort zone occasionally. I get really nervous, but I'm usually glad that I did it in the end.
I'm not religious so I don't pray, but I have faith in myself.
Stepping out of my comfort zone is something that I need to do more these days. My days are crazy busy and I just feel like I miss the opportunites 🙁
i 100% agree , as we enter into the new year this is important
I love this so much. What an inspirational post. And what a great theme to have! 🙂 I hope 2019 will be amazing for you.
This are great motivation advice and tips. Stepping outside of your comfort zone is always a good idea to challenge yourself and achieve bigger things
Nice and inspirational. Life needs to be faced head on, every moment lived and enjoyed. The secret is to live in the present.