What I Learned From 2019 & My Hopes For 2020

With 2020 fully underway, I’m definitely setting myself some intentions for the year ahead. Last year was definitely a year of growth for me personally, I managed to learn so much about myself, how much I can handle, and t make sure that I do not overwork myself. Last year I learned so much and gained so much more.

I wrote a post recently about things I’m letting go of for 2020, but I feel like personally for me I can see the kind of person that I am becoming and it makes me so happy.

So what did I learn in 2019?

Being Present Is So Important

Last year was a landmark year for me, my Grandad turned 90 and he had his whole family with him for a surprise. We had birthday cake, shared stories and spent the day laughing. That day I wasn’t on my phone, I was spending time with my family. Being present during those moments is so important, my grandparents mean the absolute world to me, they are my day one people, and they always call Paul their grandson.

I Can Be Happy In My Own Skin

I’ve been working so hard on being happier in my own skin, not feeling like I have to look a certain way to be happy. I’ve always had a difficult relationship with my body, and in 2019, I really did work hard on it. I do have bad days, and it isn’t 100% perfect, but I’m in a much better place than I’ve ever been.

Sometimes You Need Days Where You Do Nothing

I always have an unwavering urge to be busy on all days, including my days off, and I pretty much hit burnout by about May. I was exhausted. I took some annual leave and I managed to get myself back to normal. I have managed to work hard on making sure that I don’t overwork myself, I don’t put too much on my plate and I don’t feel lie the world is caving in.

Learning To Treat Yourself Right

I’ve been struggling with this for a long time, I tend to be incredibly hard on myself and I genuinely don’t know what it means to be easier on myself, but I’ve been taking care of myself more, listening to what my body needs and just being more conscious. Even going to bed earlier, I’ve been listening to what I need rather than what I feel the right answer is.

What are my plans for 2020?

Saving More Money

Paul and I have done really well when it comes to doing our savings, but I really want to work harder on making sure that I don’t waste my money on things I don’t need. There is a massive difference between want and need, and I really don’t need anything new at the moment, because I managed to get so much that I needed in the sale over the festive season. I’m being more aware of my purchases and making sure that I’m not just wasting my money.

Be More Environmentally Friendly

I’ve been working to be more aware of my carbon footprint, and how my actions impact upon the environment. Lately I’ve been shopping around at our local farm shop that has some of the best fruit and veg, and we have been shopping there, and I’m feeling much better. Not only that I’m trying my best to make sure that I don’t use 1 use cups, I use my reusable ones and I take my bags with me when I go shopping.

Focus On My Overall Wellbeing

I’m focusing on so many aspects, including, mental, physical and emotional, and I want to make sure that I am in the best place going through this year. I’ve been working out again and honestly it has worked wonders for me. For my anxiety it helps me, it helps me focus, it helps me feel calmer, and my brain feels more focused.

Push Myself Out Of My Comfort Zone

This year I really want to push myself this year and achieve things that I have wanted to for so long. I don’t want to limit myself this year, I feel like I can achieve so much this year and I don’t want to limit myself.

What are your goals for this year? What do you want to achieve? Let me know in the comments!

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