Little Things That Matter

Last afternoon of 2019 and what a bright afternoon it is!

I was scrolling through my Twitter timeline and can't help but notice the excitement about entering 2020, the start of a brand new decade. Talking about the decade though, it's a wonder how one's life and oneself can change drastically in 10 years. It's mind-boggling really when I think about who I was and who I am now.

My progress as a person has been more or less stagnated for the better part of the decade, however, I have to concede to the fact that it doesn't take long for us to change our lives if we set our minds to it. In just a year, meaning this year, I've made more progress than I've ever made in a year, for the past decade. I'm grateful to be in such a good place right now, mentally and physically. I can feel myself evolving day by day into the person that I want to be.

This time, a year ago, I was depressed and stuck in creative and marital limbo (read more about this here). My creative side sort of shut down. I had trouble writing because everything felt wrong to me. I wanted out of my marriage but I was too afraid to take the next step. I wanted to move on to a more challenging job but I had to think about my family's logistics if I were to do that. I was full of excuses and reasons, come to think of it.

Seeing as to how I couldn't (wouldn't) do so many things but refusing to give up on my hopes and dreams of the future, I started asking myself what I could and was willing to do to work towards it, and that was what I did. A little progress is better than no progress at all. I took baby-steps before I started running towards my goals.

I also read many books this year on life philosophies and listened to podcasts and videos about self-improvement in order to gain more wisdom or whatever you may call it. I think doing this can help keep motivation up, in some ways, especially on the days when one is in dire need of motivation but ultimately it's up to oneself to apply the knowledge one has acquired to one's daily life.

In my humble opinion, it's of utmost importance that no matter how we feel or where we are in life or what we're going through, it's very important that we don't give up on what we want, don't be afraid to dream and think about it.

I truly believe in the power of the mind to attract positive outcomes - what you think is what you'll get, as I've experienced it many times before. Oh, and always remember, to be grateful for the little things, the little moments of epiphanies, the little improvements practiced consistently because these are the things that truly matter in this journey of continuous self-betterment. Now, chin up, shoulders straight and buck the fuck up. Happy New Year!

Still The Most Stubborn Woman,

SFK