2023 in review

2023 in review

I am sure that almost all of us can say – WHAT A YEAR!! I want to share my take on 2023 and the lessons learned, the good the bad and the ugly. In no particular order of course:

  1. Learn to choose yourself. It is not as selfish as you think.
  2. Trust your gut – it is almost always right.
  3. Say sorry – even if you can just admit that you disappointed or hurt someone.
  4. Learn to say ‘no’ without feeling that you need to explain.
  5. It is okay to feel – feel deep. Share deep with the right people.
  6. Learn to walk away from all the is not good for you – even if it hurts extremely.
  7. Set goals – keep yourself accountable.
  8. Be clear on your personal vision statement.
  9. Identify your personal value system.
  10. People will disappoint you – you will disappoint people.
  11. Learn to appreciate the concept of being grateful.
  12. Resilience will get you there.
  13. Live a life with clear intention and be deliberate.
  14. Being authentic is what sets you apart.
  15. Not all people will like you – sometimes your spirit will irritate their demons.
  16. Not everyone is meant to be your friend.
  17. Sometimes a walk down memory lane can wake you up.
  18. There is a difference between alone and feeling alone.
  19. Aim for JOY.
  20. Celebrate the small stuff.
  21. Don’t sweat the small stuff – it will drive you insane.
  22. Small good daily habits are important.
  23. Be kind to yourself and others.
  24. Set good boundaries for yourself and others.
  25. Learn to be consistent.
  26. Reset your own GPS when needed. A reset is not a failure.
  27. Learn to pause.
  28. Redesign yourself, be creative.
  29. Get unstuck!!
  30. Find your flow and focus on it.
  31. We are all going to get old, it doesn’t mean be old.
  32. Calculate your options, risks and then take a leap!