Adieu 2020- An year full of learnings and possibilities

Every passing year is a symbol of new possibilities and opportunities. And this 20^th year of this millennium has been the longest and so eventful. Almost from the beginning of this year, the whole nation went into lockdown, and to date, we just fighting and trying to recuperate from what the humans had to face. Yet I would say It was a year of learnings, opportunities, endless possibilities, and seeing a silver lining at the end of the day.

No offense to this entire year 2020 but it’s high time we put it to bed and look forward to a wonderful 2021. The year 2020 has drained the whole world mentally, emotionally, and physically. Despite all of this, I’ve learned some valuable lessons along the way that I’m looking forward to taking with me into the new year. As I look back on this past year, I’m honored by the woman I’ve become and how much I’ve grown. Things I once dreamed of are now my reality, and the mental blocks that kept me from pursuing long-awaited goals have all been knocked down.

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So, in order to bid my adieu to 2020, I am listing down these 5 things that I am going to say goodbye to while I walk on the path of being the best version of myself in the year 2021.

• Being too hard on yourself- At times we are our own worst enemies. When I got the time on hand to spend with myself I realized how much I was looking for outside influences to guide me when I was powerful enough to lead happily. In the coming year, I want to stop pressurizing myself and being too hard as well. I will stop seeking approval from the outside world but will try to have faith in my own decisions. And would also work on being a little less strict with my soul.
• Neglecting health- This year taught me how important health is. In all these years of managing family and kids, I neglected my health. When we were hit by the worst and had no house helps, I suffered the most due to my bad physical health. I am sure planning to prioritize my health this year and take utmost care too. I plan to lead a healthy life myself to be able to give my best to my family as well.
• Holding on to grudges- Life is quite tricky and holding onto unnecessary grudges doesn’t help at all. I am going to let go of all the grudges against everyone and anyone that I have come across. And wish to begin fresh with people around me. I want to see goodness in everyone around me in the coming year to be able to give the best of me as well.
• Comparing myself to others- In all these months of pandemic and to date I have found myself comparing to others and their abilities to manage all the fronts so well. I have been quite hard on my own self for not being able to do all the things happily and easily. Well, I guess everyone has their own lows and highs and I am going to stop comparing myself to anyone. Will do and give my best in whatever I am able to do.
• Not having enough belief- There are times when the confidence levels are low and you tend to doubt your own capabilities. This was the case with me and I didn’t have much belief in what all I can achieve with sheer determination. I am going to trust myself more and will do things that I feared till now. I want to let go of the fear of failing or looking foolish at the end of something. But I want to try more things and have more belief in myself.
• Not staying in touch with friends- With fast-paced life and family of our own, we tend to move on in life with jet speed and leave true friends behind. In the coming year, I want to focus more on reigniting the spark of my relation with people who mattered and who touched my life in a special way.
• Give up on anger– Anger is so momentary but it has the tendency to leave the consequences for a long time. I want to let go of the anger, feeling of irritation, and be calmer and more composed going forward.

So, these are the 7 things that come top of my mind that I want to bid goodbye to and welcome all the positives in life. While I instill these in my day to day life, I want to continue valuing my family and closed ones. Pandemic has sincerely taught me to value who matter the most to you, value your family as they are the only ones who stand first with you in adversities. While I am set to bid my goodbyes, I also want to be thankful for this year that gave us so much family time and helped us learn so much from each other.
As we say goodbye to 2020 and continue to hope for an end to the pandemic and various other challenges it has brought us, my new year’s wish is that we walk into 2021 with head held high and hope higher than that. I want to tightly hold on to the lessons we’ve learned and the relationships we’ve grown. I am all set to welcome 2021 and want it to be the year of abundance and joy and most importantly, a life devoid of day-to-day fear.

What are you saying goodbye to in 2020?

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