First things first, Merry Christmas! I hope you had an amazing time over the past few days.
With 2016 nearing its end, I thought it was time to round-up what this year has taught me.
- 2016 sucked. Let’s face it, it did. Okay so maybe not as bad personally I moved out, bought a flat and well tried to become an adult – Okay, yes I’m still working on that last one!
- Life is short. It’s been a horrible year, so many amazing talents lost throughout 2016. Appreciate your own health, you never know what’s around the corner, just look over the past year and you’ll appreciate that!
- Spend time on yourself, 2016 has highlighted more than ever the need to be yourself. Mental illness has been in the fore front of many headlines and political debates through the year with Mental illness among young people rising dramatically over the past decade. Take a break, relax and step away from social media – Okay, so I know I’m saying this on a form of social media, but believe me, it will still be here in 10 minutes.
- Do more of what makes you happy – Yes, this is similar to the previous point but bear with..! Figure out what truly makes you happy, is it simply sitting on the sofa, reading a book, watching a film or going for a run. If it makes you happy, you’ll gain a new prospective which in turn will change your year for the better.
- Finally look forward to 2017, not backwards. 2016 might not have been the best, but what will change that? I wouldn’t rest on the new political backdrop of Brexit and Trump bringing you any sense of stability through 2017. You can change your own outlook, if you have goals and aspirations don’t let the economy, political leaders or your own disbelief in yourself stand in your way, roll with the punches – Bit cliché but you get it! Make 2017 your year!
Well, there you have it. 2016 has been a bit of a bitch but we made it to New Year and with that 2017 begins. Finally a Happy New Year to you when it comes!
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