Hi everyone! I hope your Saturday is going well! Now that Christmas is over, the new year awaits us! Katy Walker from Stereotypically Able was kind enough to write a guest post for Life of an El Paso Woman. Here is her guest post below: You can check out/follow her blog here.
Preparation for a New Year
By Katy Walker
As 2015 comes to a close, I cannot be more excited to see what 2016 has in store. It also got me thinking of three dreaded words: New Years resolutions. Growing up, I always tried to make New Years resolutions. I’d give it a month, and then it would end up going to the wayside. I am sure I am not the only one who has had the same struggle every year. This is why I stopped making and relying on New Years resolutions.
I honestly think not having the pressure of New Years resolutions with a time limit helps people achieve what they want to do. At least that is what makes it easier for me. For example, a few years ago, I told myself I was going to do at least one thing that scared me and took me out of my comfort zone. What was the one thing I did to take me out of my comfort zone, you may ask? I ended up riding California Screamin’ at California Adventure. I had never been on a roller coaster that has a loop. It honestly scared me because I thought I would end up falling off of the ride when we would get to the loop. I am so glad that I did that though because I taught myself that I can do things that are out of my comfort zone. My confidence became higher from that little adventure.
I would like to encourage you. If you are one to do New Years resolutions, that is great. However, do not get so focused on having a timeline to complete it because you might miss the fun and adventure that it can bring.
I would love to turn the conversation to you now and ask: What is one thing you are wanting to leave in 2015? What is one thing you are looking forward to bringing into the new year? I am looking forward to reading all of your comments. I look forward to keeping the conversation going.
I would like to thank Lisa for giving me this opportunity to share my thoughts on her page and connect with all her amazing readers.
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I love that!
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Yes it is!
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I think that is wonderful advice!!
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Reblogged this on Stereotypically Able and commented:
I did a Guest Post over at Lisa’s page Life of an El Paso Woman! Check it out! 🙂
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🙂
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Anytime! It was fun!:)
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Anytime! Thank you for guest posting! 🙂
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Thank you again Lisa for this opportunity! I have enjoyed reading everyones comments so far! 🙂
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LOL!
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Hmm, I don’t think I’ve heard of it The title sounds interesting. I’ll have to look into it. Thanks for mentioning it!
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This year I read the book The Happiness Project and I think the author has a really good idea that is better than New Years Resolutions. It’s more like things to focus on/try each month of the year. I like that idea much better than a goal or resolution set for the whole year.
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I want one now! Dairy Queen is far from here though! Unless I buy it at the grocery store!
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Yummy!
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I don’t make them either. Mmm raw cookie dough! I like the ice cream that has it.
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My New Years resolutions is no New Years resolutions!
Comfort zone, going to eat me some raw chocolate chip cookie dough!
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That sounds good!
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I want to leave grief and inaction in 2015. In 2016 I want friends and action toward new goals.
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