Food Freedom Friday Edition 272 - Resolutions Revisited

January was named after the Roman god Janus, a man with two faces. One looked backward, while the other looked forward. A New Year provides a valuable opportunity to ponder the past while anticipating the future. A New Year gives you an opportunity to let go of some old things so you can reach for some new things:

 In this new year walk away from:

1. Devaluing yourself:

 Let go of those moments when you feel you are not valuable, when you think you are not worth it, and when you see yourself as unlovable. Let go of devaluing your worth and authentically love yourself. Give yourself the self-care that you both need deserve.

2. Self-Doubt:

Self-doubt did not serve you well in the past, and will definitely not serve you any better in the future. We have all heard that no one can make you feel inferior without your consent, and so when you constantly doubt and question yourself, you are giving consent to the feelings of inferiority. Let go of self-doubt.

3. Disempowerment:

Being disempowered is a choice we make. No one gives you personal power. You need to reach out and own it. Let go of the beliefs, thoughts, feelings, words and relationships which leave you feeling disempowered.

4. Guilt:

Guilt is a destructive emotion which often leads to repeating of the same mistakes that caused our feelings of guilt in the first place. Forgive yourself. Be gentle. Own your mistakes but let go of the guilt. We cannot change what it done.

5. Blame:

Blame is an unproductive emotion. It takes our focus away from the things we can influence, and puts it squarely on the things we cannot. Spending valuable feelings on those things and people we cannot control is emotionally inefficient. Let go of blame and that which we are unable to change.

6. Fear:

Fear is well-defined as the opposite of faith. Faith is belief that something good will happen, while fear is belief that something bad will happen. The reason fear is so powerful is because the same power and results that faith attracts in the positive, fear attracts in the negative.

7. Worry:

Worry is a drain on our mental, emotional, spiritual and physical health. There is no effectiveness added through worry, stress and anxiety. Learn the value of your breath, don’t bother, let go and leave worry behind.

8. Anger:

Though anger is often justified, in the long-term, it does not serve you well. So, be angry, and then get through it. Move on. Don’t suppress the emotion of anger but feel it fully, and then let it go. Work on not holding on to your anger.

9. Regret:

Regret is a painful way to live life. Learn what you need to learn from the things you regret, and then let them go. Devaluing yourself is not a great form of self-care. We have no time for regrets.

10. Comparison:

Comparison can only lead to one of two outcomes. You either inflate or deflate yourself when comparing to others. Neither of these serves you. Simply be yourself. Fully embrace yourself. Love yourself. You are unique, celebrate it.

11. Procrastination:

Never put off for a single day what can be done today. Time is precious. Use every moment as if it counts, because it does! The problem is that often, we have developed patterns of doing this sort of thing for years.

12. Laziness:

While procrastination is putting things off, laziness is simply not doing them. If there is a dream or goal or aspiration or task you need to do, simply get it done!

13. Never enough:

This is a mindset that says you will never be enough, or make enough, or have enough. These thought patterns often end up creating that reality in our lives. Love yourself in the whole and complete state you are.

And instead reach for:

1. Purpose:

“The meaning of life is to find your gift; the purpose of life is to give it away” – Pablo Picasso. A life filled with purpose is happy, healthy, and powerful. We all have a unique purpose. Find it, live it.

2. Power:

You are brilliant, inspiring, and powerful. You have a voice. Own it. Use it. Shape the lives of others.

3. Potential:

Allow your possibilities to become your realities, your theories become your practice and your potential becomes your actuality.

4. Passion:

Time is precious, live your passion NOW!

5. Physical Wellbeing:

Your body is the tool given you to fulfill your purpose. Though we all have unique physical challenges, own your physical health. It is up to you to insure that you do the best with the physical tools you have. Take charge of your wellbeing rather than leaving it in the hands of others.

6. Productivity:

Productivity is often what takes average and makes it great. Slight adjustments and small tweaks in your daily habits can make huge differences.

7. Paycheck:

We owe it to ourselves to produce our own wealth. Don’t undervalue your worth. Step out of       your box, be entrepreneurial and take risks.

8. Purge:

Let go of everything, and everyone, who will hold us back and not support us as we move forward. Purging can be painful and difficult, but it can also be liberating and empowering. Don’t let the same things continually slow you down.

9. Positivity:

The single greatest thing you can do for your emotional health is to make daily choices, and incorporate daily practices, which keep you positive and optimistic. Grab on, don’t let go.

10. Perseverance:

Resilience is key. Hang in there and don’t give up. Keep on keeping on. Your dreams matter.

11. Patience:

Be patient with yourself, with others, with circumstances and with the universe

12. Peace:

Peace protects us and guides us. Find your peace and do what it takes to maintain it. It matters.

The New Year should afford you the opportunity to grow, strengthen, improve and set yourself up for success. Embrace the opportunity to reflect on where you’ve come from, and where you want to be – then grab on, live the life you’ve always dreamed of.

Take a moment to relflect and recommit to you - Happy 2021