The tidal wave of historic moment after historic moment that 2020 has brought us has been astronomical. It’s been exhausting to try to keep up with everything. We’ve gone through more events this year than I could even begin to mention here … from the death of Kobe Bryant, to political and social unrest, to the recession, to the death and destruction of Covid-19 … and that’s just a drop in the bucket!
I believe that not only will 2020 go down in history, but it will have books written solely about it.
When your grandchildren … or great grandchildren … are in their 20’s and they ask what it was like during 2020, what story will you tell them?
Will you focus on the negative? Or will you celebrate all the good that you experienced during the craziness of 2020?
Well … guess what?
You get to choose!
That’s right! You get to choose the story you tell your grandchildren and you get to choose the story you tell yourself now. It’s up to you whether you focus on the positive or the negative.
Did you know that when you focus on the negative, you will develop a negative outlook that will make things look a lot worse than they really are? That negative perspective will make it much more difficult to stay focused on all the good things in life, as well as on your goals and dreams.
And when you focus on positive outcomes and living your best life, then your life will seem easier and a lot more enjoyable.
I would encourage you to think about the 2020 events as things that are happening for you instead of things that are happening to you? Perhaps something in your life needed a boost or a change and something in 2020 led you, in some way, to a better life.
Maybe gaining the quarantine fifteen helped you realize you are ready to make some changes in your health. Or maybe playing outside with your children helped you realize how important exercise is to their wellness and happiness. Or maybe spending more time with your spouse deepened your relationship. So many good things have happened in 2020.
This year has brought a lot of change in our lives. Change isn’t always easy, but when we’re forced into it, we often look back with appreciation for the transformation we made. Can you find and focus on the positive changes that this year brought you?
What do you want to be known for? Being defeated by your circumstances? Or do you want to be remembered for being victorious in spite of the events that surround you?
Remember …. defeat or victory …
you get to choose!
Happy 2021 to you and your family!
Here’s to your health!
Debbie
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