If You're Looking for a Sign, This is it.

A new year brings new possibilities and a clean slate for those who need it. I, am one of those people who need a clean slate. As I travel deeper and deeper into adulthood I’m starting to realize it’s a lot harder than I thought it would be. Jobs get hard, friendships end and you never have enough money to enjoy life.

I’m constantly listening to podcasts and reading articles about people who have made it in this world and I often wonder, “Why can’t that be me?” Don’t get me wrong, I am excited for those who have reached their goals; but I am also jealous. Jealous that they have reached their goals while I’m stuck feeling unfulfilled. Maybe that’s the wrong way of looking at it. Maybe I should change my narrative. Maybe I should be asking myself why I feel unfulfilled. If you feel this way, I want you to know you aren’t alone.

I think most of us settle in our lives because we are fearful of the unknown. If I leave this job, what will I do? If I move, where will I go? If I breakup with this person, will I be alone? Fear is difficult to overcome because our ego is attached to fear. Most of us would rather live a comfortable life than try something new because we are fearful of failing and people noticing that failure.

But is not taking the leap and not trying something new worth not being happy? Absolutely not. Life is so short, and why would you want to live your life not being happy? I think it makes us stronger individuals when we recognize we aren’t satisfied with our life and we want to make it better. Don’t settle for being the victim, become the protagonist! Be the person who triumphs over challenges and focus on bettering yourself and setting goals that will get you where you want to be. Yes, it is a new year but it is also a new decade. A new decade to try, fail and try again.

If you have ever felt like you can’t reach your goals, I’m telling you now you can. Challenges come up in your life for a reason and everything happens for a reason. If this New Year has made you excited for the future and has motivated you to work on your goals then work hard. Work harder than you ever have before because hard work really does pay off. This year, I’m stopping the narrative of feeling sorry for myself. Bringing negative thoughts like that into my life will only keep me from my dreams; and I have a lot of dreams. Yes, I don’t have it all yet. My dreams still feel so far away, but I am ready to change that.

Have you ever felt like you're right on the cusp of something? If you feel that way it’s probably because you are. We are all destined to do more in this life and I’m ready to see what that is. Whether you want to start a blog, switch jobs, pick up photography, move to another city or just be happier; I’m telling you now, this is your sign. Do it! Look for every opportunity, big or small. Life is too short to be unhappy. This year is your year, and I can’t wait to see where it takes you.

What goals do you want to accomplish this year? Let me know below!