New Year, New You: How to Make 2023 Your Best Year Yet

2022 has ended. A new chapter begins. 

How long do you think another journey of 365 days can be? If my experiences in 2022 are anything to go by, I've learnt so much to know that it is long enough for you to dream, make big plans and be confident that nothing will stop you.

On the flip side, it's also so short that at the end of the year, you'd wonder how the year winded up so fast, why you derailed from your resolution, putting your life on autopilot. You can even catch yourself saying surviving is what matters. 

How to Make 2023 Better

Champ, I need you to know that making 2023 better than 2022 will require INTENTIONALITY. 

 

And don't get me wrong, I know as much as you do that being intentional is not easy. Not many people are clear with their purpose. And even when they know it, getting started with it sometimes is a tough job. So, tell me, what part of that suggests that being intentional is easy to achieve? (Smirk)

That being said, the essence of this blog post is to let you know that the hard work of intentionality is worth it. Habits and circumstances might not naturally change to what you desire them to be, but by being intentional about it, you can bring your desires to life. Intentionality directs your mind and action towards your big goal.

There will be days when there is a total lack of motivation, days when we will be guilty of procrastination, and days when we will feel as if we are stuck - no motion. Through it all, pick yourself up and continue from where you stopped. What it means to be intentional is doing it on purpose, against all odds.

Let me help you with something to start with: 

How would you like people to perceive you? Are you tired of people calling you the disrespectful or narcissistic guy or lady? 

You can intentionally re-engineer your habits. Instead of walking away murmuring some greeting lines, intentionally spare some seconds to exchange pleasantries with that man or woman. Smile more. Give a better handshake than you would normally do - you are not a hypocrite - it is your process of becoming that respectful guy or lady you desire to be.

That intentional energy is what you need for the new year, to make 2023 better. Let's bring it on.

What would you like to be intentional about? or what are you intentional about that led to something you are very happy with? Share with me in the comment box.