2020 has schooled us in what is really important and necessary to live a good life. It has helped us to simplify our way of being and helped us rid ourselves of all the unnecessary fluff. Now is the time to contemplate on how you can streamline your life.  

Keep what is necessary and rid yourself from all the superfluous things that is hampering your life and adds no joy to your existence.  

Try to face and deal with your problems efficiently and effectively without descending into anxiety. What is it that is making you feel uncomfortable? Instead of ignoring that feeling, delve deeply within to discover the genesis of the uncomfortable emotion, then work on resolving the issue. Ignoring problems do not let them disappear like magic. Instead, it allows the ignored problem to take root, fester and ultimately explode causing more pain. 

If you need help, do not let fear or pride prevent you from asking for help. Asking for help is an ordeal for many of us as we are terrified to show our vulnerability. Remember there is no shame in asking for help, it actually is indicative of you having enough discernment and fortitude to reach for a helping hand when needed, than allowing yourself to become overwhelmed. It is important in these uncertain times to travel light, not weighed down by the baggage of yesteryears issues. That is why it is essential to take time to resolve what you can and let go the things that is outside your locus of control. Life gives us lessons in the form of obstacles or challenges that we need to overcome. In the process we learn more about ourselves and access our innate power so that we can become the best version of ourselves and fulfil our destiny. What are the changes you would like to see? Contemplate on how you can bring these changes into fruition. How have you been spending your energy? Never forget that Everything you do and think is made manifest in your life. Do you have the necessary knowledge to make the best of your life? Transform your life by renewing your mind. What areas of your life require more attention or are in need of improvement? Start by transforming your negative thoughts by adopting a positive mindset. Stop looking for meaning in the external world, instead turn your gaze inwards and you will find the true meaning within yourself. Recognize that the change you seek begins within you. 

Know this, the more you appreciate what you have, the more life will give you. Take time to soak up the goodness of life. Enter this new year with a revitalised sense of being. 

Pledge that this year you will be in play mode, taking action in the here and now, not wasting energy pressing rewind and staying stuck in past memories nor pressing forward overly much, hence postponing joy to a tomorrow that may never be. Instead, master each day fully by staying mindfully in the present and gain satisfaction knowing that you fully attended to the demands of that day to your best ability. Do this for each day that you are graced with. 

This new year presents you the opportunity to start afresh. Trust that these quotes will help you gain a better perspective on life and be the necessary impetus for you to embrace new beginnings.  

This cannot be the year of talking. Of wishing. Of wanting. This has to be the year; you get it done! - Eric Thomas 

Recognize that only when you act and start doing things, will you be able to initiate progress in your life. Thus, decide to make this year a year of taking action whereupon you will do the necessary that will allow you to live your best life. 

Every single year, we’re a different person. I don't think we’re the same person all of our lives - Steven Spielberg 

Change is a constant in life especially designed to ensure your continued progress on your life path by providing opportunities for growth. If you are doing life right you will continuously evolve, growing richer in all aspects of your personage as you embrace change. Realize that Resisting change stunts your growth as you forfeit the opportunities designed to allow you to bloom in all your glory. 

I close my eyes to old ends. And open my heart to new beginnings - Nick Frederickson 

The past is done and dusted, so stop wasting energy on what was. Instead focus your energy on the new possibilities that comes with a fresh start. 

Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right - Oprah Winfrey 

Recognize that a new year, like a new day affords you the opportunity to start afresh, having learnt from past mistakes you can again venture forth, renewed and refreshed to endeavour to accomplish living your best life.  

It is never too late to be what you might have been - George Eliot 

It is never too late to change yourself as it only requires you to adjust your mindset to affect the necessary changes to become who you intended to be. 

For last year's words belongs to last year's language and next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning - T.S. Eliot 

Do not drag the past into the present. Starting afresh means creating anew, as new beginnings cannot occur until you allow an ending. You cannot generate a new beginning clinging to an old attitude, so regenerate your body, mind and soul, become reborn in spirit in order to adjust and update your life. 

Life is not about expecting, hoping and wishing, it's about doing, being and becoming - Mike Dooley 

Life is about wholehearted living, which demands you take action in creating the ideal version of yourself and living your life authentically in line with your higher self.