As the year comes to a close, there are some things rolling around in my head. I’m thinking about things that went really well and things that maybe didn’t go as planned. In short, I am reflecting.

Here is a list of things that I will be doing more of in the new year.

Dancing

The more that I’ve thought about my lack of enthusiasm this year and the past few years, I realize the common factor was my lack of dancing. I was born a dancer. There used to be a time where I wouldn’t be caught without being in a dance class or choreographing something that I’d been playing out in my head for the last few days. I have noticed that when I am dancing, I am most happy. I want my next year to be even better than this year, so I will dance more to keep my brain happy.

Meditation

This past semester has left my brain so cluttered and confused; I need a break. Meditation has always left me feeling rejuvenated and more in tune with myself. I have forsaken meditation because I felt like I was too busy to spare time. That is the biggest lie that I tell myself. My self care should never fall to the wayside. If I want to be as successful as I plan to be in the coming years, I need to take care of my body wholly.

Reflecting

By nature, I am a pretty reflective person. Sometimes I ruminate and overthink too much. In this coming year, I will be working on reflecting more in a positive way. I find it difficult to strike the balance between positively reflecting and harping on something minute. In the coming year, I will figure out how to focus more on the positive.

Adventures

There is something to be said of unplugging from the monotony of daily life. The time that is spent with those who matter should be cherished more than the time spent bogged down with the stresses of work or school. Here’s to more adventures in 2017 and a more fulfilled life.

Trusting

Just to be clear, I don’t want to be on the level of trust that a hippie has. I simply have come to the realization that when people don’t trust others, it may be reflective of their lack of trustworthiness. Going along with that logic, I don’t want to be viewed as untrustworthy. I want to welcome more positive vibes and growth in the coming year. Trusting others will only enhance those goals.

Now, of course there are some things that I need to do less of. Read next week’s article to find out what I will be doing less of so I have more time to do more of the above.