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New Year Resolution Ideas To Inspire An Exceptional 2022

It’s that time of year again, the new year’s resolution ideas start flowing and much reflection on the year that’s passed takes place. 

We have the ability to start fresh no matter which day of the year we’re in, but there’s something special about the start of a new year—filled with the magic of new possibilities and opportunities ahead. 

My intention with this article is to provide you with practical information, some of my favourite New Year’s quotes and prompts for self-reflection that you can use to head into 2022 feeling inspired, motivated and prepared for this new beginning. 

Read ‘Why “New Year, New Me” Shouldn’t Be Your Plans For Change in 2021’ here

15 Of The Most Attainable New Year Resolution Ideas For A Healthier & Happier Life

How many times have we made that new year resolution list and actually stuck to it? I am definitely guilty of letting my high-achieving resolutions fall by the wayside. 

So now I believe in starting simple and then you can build on from there. Also, it’s not necessary to have a list so long it’s running out the front door. 

The last thing you want to do is overwhelm yourself. This list feels inspiring, yet each one is very much attainable. 

  1. Read more books.

Honestly, the best way to grow is through reading. Challenge yourself to read at least one book per month. Maybe even create a book club with a few friends so you can get together and discuss it. This is also a great way to stay accountable. 

  1. Cook something different every week.

Eating healthier is usually at the top of everyone’s list come the new year. Although that is important, it’s also good to try to eat a wider variety of foods. It can be so easy to get stuck eating the same thing, even if it’s already healthy. Try cooking something different every week and even get the kids/ teens to help with some ideas. Might even be worth investing in a lovely new cookbook for inspiration. 

  1. Drink less alcohol.

Yes yes I know, much easier said than done, but as you get older you realise just how important this one is. Drinking less alcohol can help to improve your mood, sleep, skin and immune system. Also, that money can then be allocated towards something else your heart desires. 

  1. Budget better.

Learn to budget like a boss. This is one resolution that will benefit you so much in the future. Learning to save and budget better is a skill everyone should learn.  Apps like Money Dashboard and Koody can help you do this as painlessly as possible and make it fun to do!

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  1. Join a club.

Starting a new hobby is great, but joining a club will help you meet new people in the process of starting something new. Sites like Meetup can assist you in finding a group of people with similar interests and hobbies. There’s also the option of creating digital meetups too. During the current time we are living in, human connection has been so limited so it’s important to make the effort.

  1. Book your doctors screenings.

Schedule these appointments at the beginning of the year and then you know they are in your calendar. Life tends to get crazy and then these are usually the things that get pushed out first. Contact your primary care provider, and ask which screenings (e.g., mammogram, colonoscopy) you’re due for. Schedule those in, then move on to the dentist, etc.

  1. Become an indoor plant parent.

There is something so magical about indoor plants. I love adorning my space with all the green and it makes my space feel so much more peaceful. Research actually shows that just the presence of indoor plants can lower human stress levels, and one study found that actively caring for plants calmed the autonomic nervous system and lowered blood pressure. With benefits such as these, I hope you’re running to the nearest nursery. 

  1. Quit smoking.

I don’t think I need to tell you how bad smoking is, but if you’ve been wanting to quit let 2022 be your year! Let this be your encouragement that you can do it!

  1. Stairs it up.

If there’s an option to take the stairs or the lift, I choose the stairs every time. This is a great way to get those extra steps in and a cardio boost which will naturally increase your energy levels. Give it a go!

  1. Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate.

Water is literally life. We are made up of mostly water so we have to make sure that we are replenishing ourselves daily. You don’t want to overdo it but make sure you are drinking enough for your size and lifestyle. 

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  1. Kickstart a new vocation.

If 2022 feels like the year to follow your heart in a new direction or test the waters with a side hustle, then do it! Forever started as a way for me to make extra income and then it turned into a full-on business. Looking to start an online business? Read my blog here. 

  1. Volunteer more.

Giving back is paramount in this world. Find a cause or charity you’re passionate about and make time to volunteer there regularly. 

  1. Upcycle your wardrobe.

According to Circular Online, the UK is the fourth largest textile waste producer in the world, producing 206,456 tonnes of textile waste in a year. By upcycling our clothes, we can help tackle this issue by taking our old and shabby clothes and giving them a new creative look and feel. This will not only help the planet, but it can also have an impact on how we view our clothes and is extremely economical. 

  1. Invest in your skincare routine.

Looking after your skin is the ultimate self-care practice. I have been using Infinite By Forever for a long time now and absolutely love the way it makes my skin feel. What we feed our skin matters so be intentional with what you’re putting on it. 

  1. Walk more.

This is literally the best low-impact exercise out there. It’s also so good for your mental health. Make an effort to go on more walks and spend time in nature—complete food for the soul. 

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10 Of My Favourite New Year Quotes

1. “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one” – Brad Paisley

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2. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream” – C.S. Lewis

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3. “We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives…not looking for flaws but for potential” – Ellen Goodman

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4. “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

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5. “Hey friend, don’t you dare forget, as you’re creating a new you, that there’s a whole lot about the old you that’s worth keeping” – Toni Sorenson

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6. “If you don’t like something change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude” – Maya Angelou

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7. “There comes a day when you realize turning the page is the best feeling in the world, because you realize there is so much more to the book than the page you were stuck on”– Zayn Malik

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8. “Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending” – Carl Bard

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9. “The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want” – Ben Stein

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10. “One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now” – Paulo Coelho

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22 Journal Prompts For Self Reflection And A New Year

Natalie Heeley
Natalie Heeley
Natalie Heeley

At the end of each year, I love to set aside some time to sit down and reflect on the year that’s passed. 

Doing this exercise is so valuable in helping me understand what my challenges were, where I’ve grown, where I can improve, what my wins were and where I had the most growth. 

I came across these powerful and thought-provoking journal prompts on the Will Frolic For Food blog and just had to share! I’ll definitely be adding these to practice. 

Don’t take too long on each question, just answer from your intuition and allow wit to flow—you’ll be surprised as to what comes through. 

Get yourself a beautiful journal to write in, pour a pot of tea and get going. 

  1. If the energy of your past year could be encapsulated by one word, what would that word be?
  1. What were your big wins this year?
  1. What were your small wins this year?
  1. What were your challenges this year?
  1. For every challenge on your list, write down 1 (or more) lessons, tools, or gifts your challenges gave you this year.
  1. What do you need to shed or leave behind from this past year?
  1. Who were the most integral people in your life this past year?
  1. How did these people support you, teach you or help you to grow?
  1. Regarding physical health, what health, wellness and fitness practices were most beneficial or enjoyable for you this year? 
  1. What health, wellness and fitness practices were the most challenging or perhaps detrimental?
  1. With that in mind, what are your health goals for this coming year?
  1. Regarding financial health, what practices (if any) did you implement in the past year that were of benefit? 
  1. What financial practices will you start (or continue) in the coming year to grow wealth and become financially stable?
  1. What are your overall financial goals for this coming year?
  1. What are your career or vocation goals for this coming year?
  1. What are your personal goals or intentions for this coming year?
  1. Keeping these goals in mind, what is one over-arching intention you would like to set for this coming year?
  1. What is one small thing you are manifesting for this coming year? Write the details of this in your journal.
  1. What is one big thing you are manifesting for this coming year? Make it something realistic to manifest within 6-12 months. Write the details of this in your journal. 
  1. What are 4 ways you will push yourself out of your comfort zone this year?
  1. At the end of this coming year — when you look back at your life over the last 12 months — what is the ONE thing you want to have accomplished or maintained a commitment to?
  1. Brainstorm 10-20 words that encapsulate the energy that you’re calling into your coming year. Reflect on those words and then choose one word that reflects the overall intention you’d like to set for this coming year. This is your “word of the year.”

Ready To Call In An Exceptional New Year? 

I think we’re all feeling ready to take a break, reflect and set our intentions for the new year to come. It’s been a strange last 2 years and I think we’re all hoping for a more ‘normal’ 2022. 

As I’ve said before, it may feel like so much is out of our control but there is also so much that we can take control of, so let’s focus on that. 

Let’s keep moving forward, living life and reaching for our dreams. Never settle for less and know that you are worth it! 

I hope this article has inspired you for the new year ahead and given you some valuable food for thought. 

Wishing you and yours a wonderful and blessed festive season. 

I love hearing from you so please feel free to share in the comments below and ask me any questions. 

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With love,
Nat

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15 Tips On How To Build A Strong Mindset As An MLM Entrepreneur

Learning how to build a strong mindset is one of the most important keys to being an entrepreneur and building a successful business—be it network marketing or any other. 

If you can master your mindset your success will be inevitable, there is no question about that. This was something I had to seriously work on when I started my Forever business.  

You will most definitely face adversities and challenges in business and that is why you will need to develop a thick skin and a strong mindset.  

In this article, we look at when you know it’s time to change your mindset and tips that will help you build a strong mindset. 

So pull on a cosy jumper, grab a warm drink and let’s dive in. 

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How To Know When It’s Time To Shift Your Mindset

Changing your mindset is no easy task, but it definitely is one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself. 

Becoming aware and learning how to recognise a negative mindset is the first and most essential step. 

Once you do, you will be empowered to make those changes and start seeking out the positive. When things happen things in your life and business will shift dramatically. 

1. You constantly focus on what’s wrong

You find yourself constantly fixating on all the things that are going wrong or what you feel disappointed by. 

You cling to the negative, rarely looking at the positive perspective. Regardless of what negative aspects may be true, there are always silver linings and things to be grateful for. 

It’s important to be able to identify this especially when times feel more challenging.

2. You rarely celebrate your achievements 

This one is connected to the sign above. How often do you gloss over a win or think that something isn’t a big deal to celebrate? 

When you do this, it’s often because, on a conscious or unconscious level, you do not actually believe in your success or that it’s possible for you to be successful.  

This creates a loop of negativity because you are continuously sending yourself the same message—hello self-sabotage. This is not a healthy way to live. 

It’s really important to celebrate your wins, no matter how small they are, especially in business. 

3. You find yourself complaining or getting annoyed with everything 

This could be getting annoyed about the weather—it’s too hot or too cold. Or wishing the lady at the grocery store packed your items better. 

You may feel like this extreme need to want to control everything instead of just accepting things as they are. 

You want to get to a place where you can accept the things that you can’t control and take initiative on the things you can. 

4. Unmet expectations make you feel angry 

If you are constantly finding that the world around you or the people in your life (including yourself) are not meeting your expectations, it’s most likely due to your expectations being unrealistic. 

Expectations provide a foundation for your experiences. If you have unrealistically high expectations, nothing will ever satisfy you. The key is to find a balance. 

If you have an expectation of building a network marketing business that reaches 1 mil in one year, you have to really think about how realistic that is and if you’re able to commit to the action that it will take to make that happen. 

Read ‘7 Business Motivation Tips For A Booming Network Marketing Business here’

5. Nothing satisfies you and you feel unhappy with everything you have (or lack)

Often when you are so focused on your goals and dreams, the drive of ambition can blind you to all the beautiful things that already exist in your life. 

Maybe you want a bigger home or newer car but there was once a time when you didn’t have what you have now—it’s essential to remind yourself of this. 

You can always strive for more but it will never truly satisfy you until you appreciate what you do have at this moment. 

6. You find yourself having regular rows with the people you care about

The people in your life can be a great reflection of what you need to look at within. 

If you find that you are constantly disagreeing with the people closest to you, this may be a sign that your mindset may need some attention, especially if you trust those people and respect and value their opinions. 

7. You see yourself as a victim 

I’m not talking about instances where perhaps you have been victimized by bad people or circumstances, rather it’s how you see yourself in most of your life’s experiences. 

The problem with this is that you will constantly feel like things are happening ‘to you’ as opposed to ‘for you’. 

The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is to stop being a victim of your circumstances and take control of what you can—like shifting your mindset. 

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8. You hold onto the opinions of others

Oftentimes, the negative mindset that you find yourself struggling with is a reflection of the messages and conditioning you may have been exposed to throughout your life. 

As humans, we are constantly influenced by those around us. It could be something a parent said to you or a previous partner that made you feel less than. 

Without even realising it you can carry these stories around with you and let them play out in your life. 

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15 Tips To Build A Strong Mindset

1. Change Your Thoughts By Creating Positive Affirmations

A powerful way to do this is by noticing your negative affirmations when they come up and then reframing them to be positive. 

So changing “I can’t” to “I can”, “it’s hard to “it’s easy” etc. Affirmations, both negative and positive impact the neurological functioning of the brain.

Change your thoughts and you’ll change your life. Write down a few positive affirmations and place them in places around the house where you will see them often. 

2. Use The Power Of Intention

Randy Jackson, former host of American Idol and prolific business leader in the music industry, had mentioned in an interview that artists like David Bowie and Madonna had a mindset so strong that it produced a voracious belief in their future success. 

They acted as if their success and fame were real, long before they had attained it.

This is a perfect example of how successful people use the power of intention to establish belief systems around the things they desire to create or experience. Then they make them real. 

If you want to be a millionaire or a successful business owner, you need to act like it way before it happens. 

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3. Study How To Cultivate The Right Mindset

The author of this book, Dave O’Connor, is an international speaker and success coach. 

His mission is to help as many people as possible to reach their full potential. He is a Mindset Mentor to many top players in Network Marketing as well as to business leaders and company CEO’s, including myself. 

With Dave as my Mindset Mentor, I was able to overcome my self-limiting beliefs and I defeated the fears that were holding me back. 

This book uses me as an example and inspiration for what’s possible. This book takes you through Dave’s twenty-one-step plan that will allow you to create the Mindset of a Champion.

Read it, commit to it and take back the power of your mind and future.

4. Practise Gratitude

Practising gratitude is one the most powerful ways you can help build a strong mindset. 

When you learn to count your blessings and appreciate all the things you presently have in your life, you will immediately feel much happier. 

And then when you do reach your goals or achieve more, it’s made so much sweeter because it’s an added bonus to what you already have. 

5. Connect To Your Inner Child And Allow For Playfulness

Children are known to not take life too seriously and sometimes as adults we could use this reminder. 

Remember to play and have fun especially when life seems so serious and you’re deep in building a business. 

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6. Be Present

When building a business it can be very easy to find yourself living in the future. 

I will be happy when I achieve XYZ…

Do not associate happiness with future events. You are postponing your happiness for the future that is completely uncertain. 

The time to experience happiness and joy is right now no matter which stage of your business you may be in. 

Read ’13 Ways on How to Build Confidence for Network Marketing Success’ here.

7. Your Body Is Your Temple, Honor It

Health is wealth—one of the greatest ways you can build a strong mindset is by looking after your body. Exceptionally successful people know the connection between a healthy brain and body and professional success. 

Exercise regularly, eat nourishing and wholesome foods and take vitamins that feed your entire system. 

The path to greatness includes physical and emotional demands that are more manageable when your mind and body are strong and healthy.

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8. Shift Your Mindset By Meditating Daily

Meditation intends to calm your mind so you can become aware of your thoughts and emotions. 

A meditation practice helps you get to know yourself on a deeper level while also lowering your baseline of stress and anxiety—something that is needed when you’re an entrepreneur.

Successful people know that moments of stillness dissolve distractions and stress, supporting them as they go.

9. Make Time To Think

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As a business owner, it’s imperative that you understand the importance of taking time to reflect. 

Intentional introspection is needed so you can examine your progress and give your mind the space needed to notice new ideas or opportunities.

10. Learn To Deal With Negative Thoughts

This takes time and it’s a process—first you need to become aware of your negative thoughts. 

It’s about learning how you can deal with them in the most productive way. It’s easy to say “just think positively”, but that’s not actually realistic. 

Instead of suppressing negativity, accept that negative thoughts are simply thoughts with no inherent power. Replace the negative thought with a new one that will better serve you.

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11. Don’t Listen To The Haters

When you play big, there is always going to be someone with a negative opinion hating on your ideas or success. 

Don’t give your power away by feeding into the external judgement and allowing the opinions of others to derail your dreams and self-confidence. 

12. Work With A Coach

As I mentioned earlier I worked with Dave O’Connor as my Mindset coach for many years. This was a game-changer for me and the success of my business. 

Speak to any successful person and they will share the importance of working with a coach to help them stay focused, remain accountable to the process and hone their craft. 

A coach can be an essential ingredient to pushing you further, keeping you accountable and helping you take your success to the next level.

13. Keep Learning

When looking at how to build a strong mindset, dedication to reading and learning is on top of that list.

Successful people are voracious readers. A commitment to self-development and earning is a key ingredient for a strong growth mindset. Here’s a list of 20 must-read network marketing books.

14. Have Clear Goals

It’s easy to dream about what you want, but if you don’t have a clear idea of what your heart truly desires to achieve, then how would you know what to focus on in life.

Goal setting is such an essential cog in the wheel to life in that it helps you decide and focus on what’s really important to you.

It gets you clear on your future and then gives you steps to creating it. 

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When you are able to effectively set goals you can then measure your progress and visualise your dreams.

When you have the big picture in mind you’re able to overcome procrastination because you know what you’re working hard towards.  

Setting goals will also keep you fully accountable to yourself and others.

15. Laugh

Laughter is quite literally the best medicine, it releases endorphins, the brain’s “feel-good” chemical, which enables us to let go of stress and negativity. 

Make time to laugh every day with your loved ones or watch something humorous on the internet—I do love a good dog reel or cat meme!

Ready To Build A Strong Mindset?

When looking at how to build a strong mindset, be gentle with yourself and the process. It’s not about changing overnight. 

Cultivating self-awareness and creating new habits takes time. 

When your mind is strong, you can handle the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey. 

When your mind is weak, you’re vulnerable to making bad decisions due to burnout, fear and panic. 

Being an entrepreneur is no easy journey but when you have the right tools to support you, it’s made so much easier. 

I hope this article has served you on how to build a strong mindset and provided you with some helpful insights. 

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With love,
Nat

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