12 Ways to Begin 2021 With a Bang!
By: Holistic Dan
Tags: Personal Development, Personal Growth, Motivation, Self Improvement, Inspiration

1. Write down your vision

While setting goals and New-Years resolutions is not uncommon, going the extra mile to create a compelling VISION is very underrated!

The more precise you can be about what you want out of 2021 — the easier and more likely it becomes for you to achieve it.

Sit down for 10–15 minutes and imagine it’s the end of 2021. If this was your most fruitful year thus far, what would it look like? What would you have achieved? Who would you have become? How would you feel?

See what comes up and write it down as if it already happened. Don’t be afraid to dream big. The next 12 months are yours to create!

2. Go on a social-media fast

It’s easy to fall into your old patterns and habits if you always distract yourself with Facebook, Twitter or Instagram!

By refraining from social media for at least 2–3 days, you can dive deeper into setting your intentions and focusing on what’s most important to you.

Whether it’s your health; your relationships or business — take some time away from this busy digital world and zoom-in on what truly matters!

3. Unclutter your home

Living up to a new standard will naturally be difficult if your home is a mess!

Even if it’s organized, but filled with random objects you accumulated over the years — all this extra stuff can distract you and dampen your mind.

By getting rid of everything that’s no longer needed, you make space for something fresh!

4. Build a new habit

Pick a habit that will serve you well in 2021. Create a simple habit-tracker on paper; or use one of the many habits tracking apps such as Habitica, Habitify, Coach. me or Strides… Complete the habit as early as possible each day — and watch your confidence grow as you pile-up those check-marks!

5. Try a new sport or activity

A great way to vigorously kick-start this year is to try something new with your body. Whether it’s a new workout regime or a sport you’ve never tried before — get out of your comfort zone!

With lockdowns and restrictions worldwide, body-weight training methods like running, yoga or calisthenics can bring a breath of fresh air into your life.

6. Commit to a new diet

We can all eat just a bit better, cleaner or more mindfully…

Pick a dieting regime that suits your goals and values; or do some research and set-up your own eating parameters. Choose how you want to eat and stick to it for at least 2–3 months to see and feel the results!

7. Start a journal

Journaling is one of the oldest self-development tools known to man…

By emptying the contents of your mind and putting them on paper, you radically decrease your stress levels and increase mental clarity! There are many ways to journal — but let’s keep that for another time.

8. Build a passion project

If you have extra time on your hands and want to create an additional stream of income, start plotting a strategy for this new venture.

It doesn’t have to be complicated:

Brainstorm at least 10 ideas for how you could help other people through a mixture of your passions and skills. Pick 1-3 ideas that seem the most realistic, yet exciting. Look at the existing alternatives and businesses similar to your idea. Find and interview the potential buyers to understand their needs, desires, etc. As you distill your idea, create a prototype of your product or service. Find the most simple, cost-free way to test it and get relevant feedback. Adjust it based on the feedback and try to sell it!

9. Sign-up for a course

Whatever you want to change in 2021 — there’s a course for it.

It doesn’t matter if it’s losing weight, making more money, or learning to play guitar. Somewhere there’s a person who’s done it before — and they can help you!

You just have to identify what is it you want to learn this year and then go out and find the right course for you. Before you purchase, see if you like the teaching style and check out the curriculum to see if it targets your specific needs or challenges.

10. Hire a coach

Building on the previous point, hiring a coach is another great way to make sure you hit your goals for 2021 with ease and clarity. The process here is simple:

Pick a goal — perhaps something you’ve been struggling with or putting off for a while… Find someone who’s qualified (experienced) and willing to help you. Book a call with them to see if they are the right fit for you. Commit — both mentally and financially!

11. Curate your morning routine

The first hour upon waking up sets the momentum for the rest of your day…

And what is a year but an accumulation of 365 days?

If you make sure to begin each of those days with as much intention as possible, you will be set for success in 2021.

For instance, you could drink a glass of water and do some physical activity for your body; journal or read to expand your mind, or perhaps meditate and practice gratitude to uplift your spirit…

Whatever it is — try to build a positive momentum within the 1st hour of your day. The results may blow your mind. You can thank me later…

12. Do something epic

This last one is less of a tactic and more of a mindset.

Stop waiting around for things to change. Go change them. Be the change.

Don’t wait to see what 2021 has in store for you. Instead, what do YOU have in store for it?!

Try to do something BIG. Even if you fail — you will learn something. If you succeed (at least partially) — you build momentum. Either way, you will come out on the other side wiser, stronger, and more experienced in life!

2021 is the time to step into your greatness — one day at a time…

Start today.