12 Ways to Stay Grounded This Year
As wonderful as the holidays are – they can exhaust you. They’re busy, fast-paced, and can pull you in a million directions. Breathe. The year is done. You made it. Now it is time for you to reconnect with yourself. Instead of making one large resolution here are some ways for you to stay grounded throughout the year.
1. Accept Change
Few things in life are certain. But change? Change will always come. It can come as a relief, like the first day of melting snow after convincing yourself that winter will never end. Change can also seem painful, like letting go of a relationship and having to adapt to a world without someone you always thought would be in yours. But regardless of if it comes as a relief or with pain, it is always for the better. So instead of resisting change, be brave and spin into the next chapter of your life. Find excitement in uncertainty.
2. Practice Forgiveness
Grudges can hang over you like a gloomy gray cloud. Practicing forgiveness will bring a sense of lightness to your life. Just has Nelson Mandela says, “Forgiveness liberates the soul. It removes fear. That is why it is such a powerful weapon.”
3. Own your Mistakes
This is a powerful practice for two reasons. First, the only way we can learn is by making mistakes. So rather than beating yourself up over your mistakes, evaluate them and see what lesson is within. Secondly, owning up to something you did wrong has the potential to build trust in relationships. 
Have you ever confronted someone about a mistake and they instantly own it? And you think, “Wow, thank you!” Owning your mistakes says a lot about the type of person you are.
4. Prioritize Aspects of Your Life
It is easy to lose the ability to differentiate between what’s urgent and what’s important. This may look like choosing to study for an exam over going to a family dinner or staying late at work instead of going to your child’s practice. While these choices are understandable every once in a while, some of us are guilty of letting it turn into a habit. We challenge you to sit down and prioritize the important aspects of your life. What comes first? Your Work? Your spouse? Your children? Your health? Choose your order and stick to it.
5. Establish Boundaries, and be Firm With Them
No boundaries = no respect. Practice being clear about what is ok and what is not. What you allow is what will continue. Practice this at work, at home, with friends, with your partner, etc.
6. Ask Yourself How You Want to be Remembered
Although this may seem morbid at first, think about it. Have you ever been to a funeral full love, laughter, and beautiful stories? You can’t help but ask yourself, “How do I want people to remember me? What do I want them to say?” Well, answer those questions and reflect that in your daily actions.
7. Learn Something New
Learning does not have to stop as a young adult. Learning stimulates our minds and keeps life exciting!
8. Get Outdoors More
Nature instantly helps you stay grounded. There is something about going out into nature and being with yourself that can heal any sorrow. It’s a chance to unplug and be reminded of what matters.
9. Donate your Time, Not Money
Giving donations is amazing. But truly immersing yourself in the situation will have an even bigger impact on you and the people you help. Instead of giving your spare change to a soup kitchen, serve dinner to those in need. We promise you, you won’t regret it.
10. Choose Your Company
You outgrow people, and that’s OK. You are the company you keep. If a relationship with a friend isn’t filling you up anymore, don’t hold back on finding a new connection that does.
11. Evolve From Criticism
Just like our mistakes, we can learn a lot from criticisms. Grow. Adapt. But learn to tell the difference between constructive vs. deconstructive criticism a.k.a an insult.
12. Laugh More
Because everything is better when you’re laughing!
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