To quote 2013 me:
"My resolution for 2014 is Be Happy."
Done. I kept it short, simple, and specific. I feel like I did a pretty good job sticking to that resolution and working on it throughout the year. Did I have down days or tough days? Absolutely, but sitting here tonight I feel much more positive and hopeful about things than I did last year, so I'ma call that a win.
I've thought a lot about happiness over the last year and even more so in the last few weeks. There has been so much happiness going on all around me. This year I got to see my older sister get married and in just the last two weeks I've gotten to congratulate at least 4 friends on their "baby coming in 2015" announcements, 3 sets of friends on their engagements, 2 on their wedding, and 2 on the arrival of their baby just today! What I found surprising is that instead of being butthurt and all "is the entirety of Facebook engaged and pregnant?!?!??" I am legitimately excited and happy for them. I think it's because I have more fulfillment in my own life. It's truly awesome to be at a place where I can recognize and celebrate that incredible happiness in others.
I can't pinpoint any big changes that I made this year - I think it was more of a culmination of times throughout the year that I made the choice to be happy. Times I changed my attitude and the way I responded to my situation. I stepped outside my comfort zone more. It's all made a big difference, but I'm not quite all the way there yet.
As it is known to do, the universe has been tapping me on the shoulder the last few days to remind me of my goal, of my resolution... letting me know this is the right path and to keep going.
I'm sure you've been inundated by New Year's "lists" - I've read a lot of them too, but the following are just a few of the better articles I've come across and the excerpts that really hit home for me.
"2. Change the way you think.
Indeed, all change starts inside your head. If you think like a victim, you will be a victim of the worst life and work have to offer. But if you think like a champion who overcomes difficulties, you will be an over comer.
Wayne Dyer, one of the most prominent success coaches of the last 50 years, says, 'When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.'”
"10. Be the hero of your own life.
True, things will change without you doing anything. However, once you take responsibility for your own happiness, instead of blaming your job, the weather, your friends and family, or the government — making yourself a victim — you can become the hero of your own life. When you actively seek truth, joy, and love, with the vulnerability and diligence you deserve, a fantastic transformation will not be withheld from you."
"7. Stop feeling sorry for yourself.
You are not a victim; it’s time to get out of your own way. If you find yourself constantly surrounded by drama, you are the one enabling it.
You will never be able to control what others do; however, you are in full control of how you react. Realize that you can overcome hard times. Instead of attending your own pity party, you can accept the fact that only you can change your thoughts and experiences.
You have the power to control your feelings."
So basically, in 2015 I plan to keep on keeping on and taking responsibility for my own happiness. Working on losing weight (#roadto100 - by the 2016 CrossFit Games Open), being happy, and being more awesome.
All the best to all of you. No matter what your goals, I hope to celebrate them and your happiness with you in the coming year! Cheers to us all.
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