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How to Reset Your Life This Year Even if You Think You Can’t
Raise your hand if you’re someone who seems to be juggling a million things, running on autopilot, barely getting any time for yourself, and wondering where the time is going from you.
If your hand did go up reading that, this is the post for you.
We all sometimes go through way too many things at once. Some important, some that we could do without. The problem is, when our lives become an unorganized mess, it becomes difficult to actually get things done or to even find joy in the day-to-day tasks. So much so, that we blink and an entire year has gone by without even realizing it.
That’s where the magic of a life reset comes in—a tool to hit pause, reflect, and align our lives with our dreams. In this post, we are going to take your life from messy, mundane, and chaotic, to a more beautifully organized mess. Because let’s face it, there is only so much that we can actually control.
So grab your favorite cup of tea, find a cozy spot, and let’s dive into the world of life resets and why you will benefit from doing one this year.
What’s a Life Reset and Why Bother?
Imagine your life as a garden, filled with dreams, relationships, work, and self-care. A life reset is like tending to that garden—assessing what’s flourishing, what needs pruning, and what might need a little extra sunshine. It’s a reflective process, a chance to reconnect with your goals, values, and passions.
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of our aspirations and get caught up in the routine. A life reset is your personal rewind button, a way to ensure that you’re living authentically and investing your time and energy where it matters most.
The best part? You can restart your life at any point in time. Nobody is ever too old or too far ahead in life to drop everything and start over. If you’re not convinced, read the previous sentence again. Sometimes, society makes us think that it is too late to change. You’ll be thrilled to know that it’s a load of crap women have been made to think over the years.
It’s never too late to do things a different way. It’s never too late to start new habits. It’s never too late to start living your dream life.
So, if you’re ready to step into the best version of yourself, regardless of where you are on life’s journey, a life reset is your invitation to take that transformative leap. Get your notebook ready. This is going to be a long one!
Getting Started: Actionable Steps Toward Your Life Reset
1. Set Your Goals
The first step in planning your life reset is setting clear goals for the future you. What is it that you want to work towards? What is the most elevated version of you, and what qualities does she possess?
Is she a brilliant mother who knows how to balance school drop-offs, bake sales, and keeping a spotless house along with a fruitful marriage?
Is she a corporate baddie who wakes up at 5am for her spin class before dazzling everyone at the office with a sleek, chic outfit and immaculate self-composure?
Is she a spiritual babe who meditates every morning, drinks homemade green juice every day and goes on hour-long walks in the sunset?
Whatever your end goal is- now is the time to write it down. Be specific in what you want to look like, feel like, and be like by the end of the year. Once you have your goals listed and written down, it will be easy for you to think of steps to take to get there.
2. Eliminate Distractions
You will find distractions everywhere. You just have to either ignore them, or eliminate them.
You know that saying, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”? Yeah, we are not going to participate in any insanity this year.
Let’s say for example, that you want to work on your physical body this year. A distraction you might face is junk food. How to eliminate this? Easy. Go through your pantry and fridge and donate all the food and drinks that will not aid you in getting to your goal.
Do the same to anything that is going to be a distraction from your goals and getting to them. Eliminate, assess, and repeat.
3. Start New Habits
This is where the magic happens and when you start taking actionable steps toward your higher self and your goals.
Think about the woman you are striving to become. What is her daily routine like? What things does she spend time on, and what does she not consider as important to do?
Start living like her, dressing like her, thinking like her, and even eating like her. Start acting like her before actually becoming her.
Start with a couple of habits at a time and then build on top of those habits. Soon enough, these habits will effortlessly become a part of your daily routine.
4. Celebrate Milestones
Let’s face it- we all like to be rewarded. And one of the best rewards, if not the best, is when we reward ourselves for reaching a milestone we set out for ourselves.
Make it a habit to give yourself a pat on the back and celebrate your success.
Each step of the way, give a little gift from you to you. This can be motivational to you on your journey to your life reset. And the best part is that you can make these celebrations as grand or as modest as you want.
5. Reflect Often
Reflecting on your progress can help you see which habits and changes are working for you and which aren’t. Every so often, it is recommended to take a few minutes to assess your progress.
Maybe there is a habit that is helping you get closer to your goals more than other habits, but you are not staying consistent with it. Reflecting can pinpoint that habit and make you aware of having to practice it more often.
6. Remember Your “Why”
Every once in a while, you might hit a plateau. Things might start moving much slower than before, or you might come off the wagon for a little bit. Remembering why you started is going to keep you motivated to keep going.
This is especially helpful when you start losing hope or start getting feelings of imposter syndrome that make you feel like you are not worthy of your dreams.
Remember that you are worth it, and you are doing this for a reason that is important to you.
7. Accept the Past
You might be sitting here reading, thinking that there is no point in trying to change your life because you went through things in your life that made you think you don’t deserve better. Life’s too short to lug around unnecessary baggage, so why not lighten the load and give yourself the chance to morph freely into the next chapter?
Picture it like a cozy chat with an old friend, reminiscing about the crazy adventures and acknowledging the not-so-picture-perfect moments. It’s about saying, “Hey, I see you, past. You’ve shaped me, taught me, and, sure, maybe made me cringe a little. But here’s the magic: I’m not stuck there. I’m flipping the script, learning from the plot twists, and stepping into a future where I’m the author.
8. Surround Yourself with Inspiration
Having the right inspiration around you is crucial whenever you’re setting out to do a life reset. That goes in real life, and in social media, as well.
Surround yourself and spend time with people who understand your mission to change your life. Unfollow any accounts on social media that don’t align with your values and goals. Consume content, read books, and be around those who inspire you to be better.
Conclusion
There you have it. Your blueprint to resetting, bettering, up-leveling, and nurturing your life. Your current reality is yours to change if you so wish. I hope this guide helps you make the changes you feel are necessary to change your life for the better. Onto bigger and brighter things, you’ve got this!
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