New Years Wisdom

Happy New Years guys! I'm really believing that this will be an incredible year for you, filled with God's love, peace, blessing, and adventure. And can I just say THANK YOU very much...I am almost at 1000 views of my blog...I'm excited at the possibility of interacting with people I know and some that I don't know from  all over the world...I love it! Thanks again...If you are enjoying my blog so far please share it with those of your friends and family that you think would enjoy it...

 


 I was talking with my daughter just last night and discussing our plans and thoughts for the New Year. She made the statement that "Having a better and different year begins with You, the person deciding to be better and different." Isn't that great insight! It is so true. So I want to share a couple of my own personal insights into having a great year...Also a couple of holidays pics to check out.
 

A day trip to Gig Harbor with Erica and Lisa...
More on that later!

1. Decide to have a positive faith filled attitude...Simply put, attitude is the difference between having a great year or a terrible year. You can't control everything that happens or the actions of everyone around you, but what you can control is your response, reaction, and attitude towards them or the situation. Make a decision right now that no matter what happens in this year you're gonna have a great attitude. A great attitude means that you have a positive outlook...You believe that ultimately situations work for good and you focus on the positive...
 
2. No comparing yourself to others...We waste so much time comparing our lives, bodies, finances, careers, talents etc to those of others. That only leads to frustration and depression. Pursue growth, development, change and advancement in the areas of your choice, but learn to be okay with who you are and where you are right now, while you head towards your dreams...Be you and allow others to be themselves...We are all unique and different. Give people the freedom to not have to be like you...

Christmas Dinner...Turkey, Green Bean Casserole,
Collard Greens...Yum!

 
3. Be kind and treat others well...I firmly believe that it increases joy, peace, and a sense of goodness in my own heart and soul when I am kind and treat others well. We were created by God to release goodness in the world around us. Now that doesn't mean that everyone will be kind to you. And it doesn't mean that you should be someones's "doormat." But don't allow someone else's unkind behavior and attitude dictate who you are. Make up your mind that kindness and goodness will define who you are. Be intentional about being kind and good.
 

This tree was so beautiful...Took this at my husband's
company Christmas Party...Details and pics later

4. Be thankful...Waking up everyday and thanking God for who He is to you and for the blessings that are in your life is absolutely life changing...It takes your mind off of your problems...It pushes  depression, negative emotions and thoughts away from you...It makes you feel better about yourself and your life...It attracts joy and peace to you. It attracts more of God's goodness and blessings to you...How cool is that!! Besides that God loves and enjoys your praise! Make up your mind this year to be a thankful person...
 
5. Learn to love you...Don't go around feeling bad about yourself, your looks, where you are in life, where you come from, your past etc...If you find yourself thinking negatively about you or beating up on yourself, stop it! It gets you nowhere! Make a decision to work on loving and accepting yourself this year...Accepting yourself doesn't mean that you no longer work to better yourself...It means that you give yourself grace and permission to love and accept yourself today, even though you don't have it all together. Focus on the great attributes that make you who you are.

Dinner with friends at my home

 
These are just a few of the lessons that God has taught me over the years...I remind myself of them constantly throughout the year, but especially at the beginning of each year...Living this way has absolutely brought great joy, peace, and strength into my life...Looking forward to sharing a great year with you!
 

Gotta walk off this holiday food!

Love and Blessings
Sandra

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