2009: Your year is what YOU make it to be

Live healthy. Laugh more. Hold hands. Save more. Cook more. Move more. Love, love, love.

Those are the guiding words for making my 2009 lovely. It worked for 2008 (except the cook more and move more, whoops) so let’s carry them on in this new year.

Another realization I had during the new year was “Your year is what you make it to be.” There’s nothing earth-shattering about it, but it really inspired me. Break it down into smaller time frames and that line gets even more relevant and motivating.

“Your day is what you make it to be.”
“Your meeting is what you make it to be.”
“Your walk is what you make it to be.”

I was feeling sick and crappy last Monday, but realized my thoughts would shape my day. So I welcomed happy thoughts and acquired that fighting spirit. That first day back at work wasn’t so bad. Same thing for work and simply taking a walk.

Your thoughts shape your situation, so think positive. Acknowledge the negatives, but don’t dwell on them. Act on how they can be made better. As the image said, let go but don’t hold on too tightly. Enjoy the moment, enjoy the light.

It’s a little over a week into 2009 now. So far, so good. I hope your 2009 started of great too.

What are your resolutions? What realizations and inspirational experiences are you kicking off 2009 with?

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Hi! I'm Toni Tiu, and I've been blogging at at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.