3 Things to Leave Behind as You Head into the New Year

photo by mael balland

These behaviors are easy to fall into, especially when faced with fear, doubt, and loss. However, they amplify pain. Leave them behind to experience more peace and power in the upcoming year.

2020 is a year for the record books! Everyone experienced it differently. For some, it was a great year full of opportunities. For others, it was a year of loss upon loss. I’m somewhere in the middle. I experienced opportunity, joy, and many reasons for gratitude this year. I also experienced loss and grief.

As I look back over what I’ve learned and gained and lost and experienced, one thing is clear: I’m ready for a change! And though I cannot (by myself) change the economy or the pandemic or the political climate of my country, I can always change my own behavior.

Here are three behaviors I’m leaving right here in 2020 as I walk forward into 2021. I won’t do it perfectly, but I purposefully and mindfully leave these behind:

1. Worrying

I’m not your typical worrier. Life has its ups and downs — neither last forever. I tend to have a positive outlook and not get bogged down in the details of all the bad things that could happen. Even this year, I haven’t worried about getting COVID or failing in my business or the outcome of the election, though those are…