It’s the first week of January, and I have to say, I’m always so excited to see the first day, week, and month of the New Year. It’s when my soul feels like there’s a “clean slate” on which to write the experiences of my life. I feel like the New Year is another chance to “get it right”…regardless of what “it” happens to be. I know it’s silly; you really could look at January 1st as “just another day” and the fact that we’re in a New Year as nothing more than a technicality. But I want to make the most of my life and think the most possibility-laden, impactful thoughts, so I don’t think like this. And I don’t think you should, either. (I say this with love and respect, to be certain).
So, I tend to look at some “tentpole events” that go down the first week of January and I use them to inspire positive change. International Stop Spam Day is January 2nd, so that’s a signal to me to change passwords, unsubscribe from any email lists that I didn’t…actually…happen to subscribe to, and so on. And I made a pact with myself–I’m not just going to ignore spam calls on my cell phone, I’m actually going to block those numbers and clean out everything that’s piled up in my voicemail, too (you do NOT want to see my voicemail inbox *cringe*). January 3rd is Fruitcake Toss Day. Ok, so I might not have a fruitcake to toss out, but I’m going to clean out my cabinets and fridge to toss out anything that’s spoiled or expired. If I have non-perishable goods that haven’t expired, I’m going to take them to a food pantry ASAP. And January 6th? I love it because it’s Cuddle Up Day. I’m going to cuddle up with a good book or movie that will inspire me, nestled under a pile of my favorite blankets, beating back any negative thoughts that are trying to serve as a boat anchor, weighing me down.
So, I’m curious–what do you tend to do during the first week of January to really kick off a truly Happy New Year? I’d love to know! People like you are more important to me than you could ever imagine. I will happily reply back to your reply to let you know that you’ve been seen…and that I’m cheering you on to victory as you write the success story of your life on this clean new slate.Let’s make the most of January…and the entire New Year
Claire
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