5 Steps to Maximize the Magic of the New Year

Indeed, the new year is a magical and enchanting moment. It gives an opportunity to leave the past behind. It offers a fresh start and a time to reassess where you want to be in life.

Besides staying in a condo Pasig, have you thought o what you want for this year? Do you have a checklist to accomplish or bridges to burn? Anything that your heart desires is possible as long as you set your mind to it. Use these five steps to help you sail through the rest of the year.

1. Throw the memories of yesterday.

Everyone has two types of memories - those worthy of keeping and those that don't need revisiting. Learn which ones are worth the mental space. When you determine which ones that should be locked in the depths of your brain, you save yourself from heartaches, unnecessary nostalgia and commitment.

Failed relationships, misfortunes and sad moments aren't always the things you have to drop from your stream of consciousness. It may be the remnants of your toxic relationships, emotional trauma and bad habits you've cultivated. It may be the resentment that you have for yourself and other people. It may be the memories that remind you of your failure that makes it hard for you to forgive yourself.

Removing these thoughts in your head teaches you to forgive yourself. It gives you a chance to be kind to yourself because there's no one else who can do that for you.

2. Keep the stuff that will come in handy.

Besides taking off the memories that negatively impact your life, throwing out the items you no longer use at home is another form of therapy. The tattered books, ill-fitting clothes, and dated pieces of furniture and appliances must go, especially if they have no use. All the stuff you no longer use all contribute to clutter. At the same time, hoarding them saddles you with baggage you never knew you had.

Use the remaining vacation days you have before you return to your daily routine. You can make an inventory of everything you own. That way, it becomes easy to sort the ones that will be handy in the future and those you think that won't. Try keeping the pile to a minimum so you will have space for presents and new purchases this new year.

3. Build your strength.

You must recognize the essence that makes you by now. You may have a vision of what makes you different and unique. Moreover, you have an idea of your strengths and weaknesses.

This year, make it a point to work on your existing skills and talents. Stack up your knowledge. Ignite your passion. Explore the facets of life that makes you happy to be alive. When you do this, you allow yourself to enjoy living. You give a chance to relish each moment. Most of all, you learn to become comfortable with your body and sense of self.

Build your strength so you can become a catalyst for change. Work on your being to be the person you always wanted to be.

4. Select the relationships you want to last.

Even if you see each other everyday, the relationship you may have with the person may be wrong for you. Some people can make use feel drained and lacking. Others can be one-sided, where one side dominates and leaves the other become a doormat. Hence, it's crucial to evaluate relationships in your life once in a while.

Point out the family members, friends, colleagues and associates you want to see more of this year. The people you choose must be the people you trust, empowers you and makes you feel that you are worth it. You should also feel the same way toward them. Doing so leaves you with a close-knit network of people who are ready to lift you when your spirits are low. They will also be the circle to remind you that you are human, capable of making mistakes and spreading love and kindness. 

5. Work on your happiness.

Happiness is a feeling. It can also be your outlook on life. However, it is never a goal or a destination. When you anchor the feelings of bliss to material wealth, achievements and recognition, you set yourself towards failure. You will end up in melancholia because your chase for joy never ends.

Think about your definition of happiness.
Do you understand what it means?
Are you working on it the right way?
Do you set yourself towards failure or do you accept losing as part of the process?

You may be overwhelmed with the events of last year, but that doesn't mean you aren't ready for a new chapter. Take your time to enjoy what 2018 throws at you.