As a new year is about to begin, many people might be planning their goals and resolutions for the upcoming year. With the rise of social media, there has been new practices being incorporated and integrated as well such as the creation of a vision board, techniques & methods for manifesting abundance, achievements and even love, etc.
Although I have my own personal opinions regarding these topics, one thing is very clear—we all long and yearn for joy, contentment and fulfilment in our life. In today’s post, I wanted to share with you some things which might help when it comes to experiencing fulfilment in an unapologetic manner in your life. Without further ado, let’s jump into the post!
À l’aube de la nouvelle année, nombreux sont ceux qui planifient leurs objectifs et leurs résolutions. Avec l’essor des réseaux sociaux, de nouvelles pratiques ont vu le jour, comme la création d’un tableau de visualisation, des techniques pour attirer l’abondance, la réussite et même l’amour.
Bien que j’aie mon propre avis sur ces sujets, une chose est sûre : nous aspirons tous à la joie, au contentement et à l’épanouissement. Dans cet article, je souhaite partager avec vous quelques pistes pour vous aider à vivre pleinement cet épanouissement. Sans plus attendre, plongeons-nous dans le vif du sujet !
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HAVING A FORGETFUL MIND BUT NOT BEING A FORGETFUL PERSON
I came across many people who were able to live a fulfilling life because they were forgetful. They were able to live in such a content and peaceful way because they genuinely forgot all the hardships and obstacles they went through. They weren’t necessarily forgetting their keys and important dates but they made a conscious choice of not remembering those dark & difficult times in order to move forward.
I have my own opinion regarding the notion of ‘forget and forgive’ because I do not believe that forgetting the pain, trauma and hardship you went through is wise or good in any shape or form. When it comes to forgiveness, I do think it’s a matter of context but you should focus more on forgiving yourself rather than another person. With that said, having a forgetful mind doesn’t equate to forgetting the lessons you have learned but more so of the experiences and the shackles they put.
Related: 3 Things that Have Helped to Keep My Mind at Peace.
UTILISING THE JOYS YOU FIND & DISREGARDING THEM WHEN THEY BRING THE OPPOSITE
I know this point may sound insensitive or mean at first glance but there isn’t a negative connotation to it, haha. We all go through ups and downs, and one of the things which help us navigate life is those small moments of joys we experience, which is the reason why it’s so important to sustain, nurture and even curate them on a daily basis.
With that said, it’s really hard to find those joys consistently throughout your life. It might be a person, activity, hobby, dream, job, content creator or even a place—and as you know, nothing is permanent in life and you aren’t in control of anything. Being able to find a joy is very rare so utilise them to the fullest.
If you start noticing that those things don’t bring you joy anymore or that they don’t align with your values & principles anymore, or that they bring the opposite of joy then distance yourself from those things. You don’t need to regret consuming or enjoying those things because they did bring you joy at one point, which is always a win and the fact that you can acknowledge and remove yourself from that situation/position means you are self-aware of yourself and your surrounding.
Related: Is There a Purpose In Life?
PRIORITISING YOUR NEEDS BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE
I do think empathy and kindness go a long way and it’s extremely important to be considerate of others but you have to share those same sentiments towards yourself as well. You have to recognise and acknowledge your wants and needs, and differentiate them depending on certain situations.
There might be moments where you will have to prioritise other things before yourself but it doesn’t mean that you have to stop focusing on your needs. Finding a balance is important but your needs are there for a reason and they aren’t replaceable or have the ability to switch on or off.
You can notice a difference when you prioritise your needs versus when you are not, both mentally and physically. If you want to feel fulfilled as a person then that change happens within yourself and not with others.
Related: A Few Habits to Heal Yourself.
Wishing you a year full of warmth, love & peace! Happy New Year – xo N
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