How To Build Your 2021 Mindset

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2021. As we all breathe a sigh of relief, the same challenges we faced last year still exist today. COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise. The political division continues to grow in our beautiful nation. The same people that you had drama within 2020 are still here in 2021. In 2020, millions of people came out to try and resolve ongoing problems in society. I support these people with whatever movement they stood by, but I would like to pose them a question. Did you resolve your internal battles in 2020? 

Suppose the answer is yes, then congratulations. However, the work is not done yet. Life is like a boxing match. It will continue to hit you until you fall or prevail. Be ready to fight more challenges. If the answer is no, then working on resolving your internal battles in 2021 should be your #1 priority. You cannot fix the problems around you if you can’t fix yourself first. This may be a selfish approach to take on in life, but if you can prioritize your well being, you will then prioritize the well being of the people around you to a much greater degree. 

Some battles in life, you will have to fight alone. These are the most challenging battles, for there is truly no one you can call on for help. But, these are also the most significant battles that you face. The way you fight these battles will determine who you are. Are you a quitter or a fighter? Do you aggressively approach your problems in life, or do you stand back and see how it goes? 

But in most battles in life, you will have the ability to reach out for help. Seek that help. There are people out there, who care about you, who love you. They want what is best for you, and they will and want to help you. Accept that help. It will not hurt your pride; instead, it will build it. Be willing to reach out for use in 2021 and life. 

Every single day of 2021 and your life, you should ask these questions:

Who am I truthfully? Am I heading in the right direction? How do I make myself better? 

You will never have a concrete answer to those questions. If you can recognize who you are, anything is possible. 

The only thing between you and your dream is you. You are the controller of your destiny. You decide how bad you want your goal. If you fight for your plan every day, I can assure you; you will reach it.

So, heading into 2021, keep an open mind. Seek discomfort, for it is discomfort that strengthens us. Work on yourself in 2021. See how you can get better in life. Fight your life battles in life as hard as you can. Go for your dream, and don’t stop short of it.