Would you have a great empire? Rule over yourself – Publilius Syrus

Bloganuary is back! I am so excited!

Today’ s prompt: What is something you want to achieve this year?

I am looking at my vision board and there is still so much that I want to achieve. I also know that none of it matters if I don’t have a good system in place. Discipline has been a weak point of mine but that needs to change. I say this every year but it’s definitely time. The one thing I therefore must achieve is the creation, and implementation, of a system that enables maximum output. This applies mainly to my writing but also to my day job. I think I’ll stick the following quote from James Clear’s book Atomic Habits above my desk as well add it to my phone’s wall paper:

You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.

James Clear (Atomic Habits)

I feel that this is the single most thing I must achieve this year because the principles will be applicable to any area of my life that needs focus in the future. I will also prove to myself that I can do it. I plan on looking to the Stoics for help in achieveing the right mindset. I was drawn to “Discipline is Destiny” by Ryan Holiday in the bookstore before Christmas so I guess this idea has been brewing in the back of my mind for a while. This is also gives me confidence that I will succeed in my quest this year. 💃💃

Well that’s it from me. What would you like to achieve this year? I look forward to reading your responses in the comments. Have a prosperous 2023!

Quotes to Live By: German Kent

Happy New Year! May your year be blessed in many expected and unexpected ways. 🥂

“Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.”

German Kent
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31 Days of Gratitude – Day 31

Yay! It’s less than an hour until 2023!!!! I am so excited to see what this new year brings. No doubt there will be ups and downs as there are every year. I have a feeling though that this coming year will be filled with a lot more ups than usual so I am grateful in advance for all the blessings coming my way. 😁😁😁

My son is gone again but I am glad that he is with family and occupied rather that dwelling on the fact that he was supposed to be with his dad this holiday. He is safe where he is and he is happy and that’s all I can ask for. I am very grateful for this as well.

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Let me end by saying thank you to God for His grace and mercy as well as His love, generosity, protection and guidance throughout this year. Everything I have and I have overcome is because He made it so. I am learning that it’s easier to let go of things when you know the outcome is in God’s hands. It’s scary because the outcome may not be what you have planned but you just have to trust that it will be what you need and/or can handle.

Have a wonderful start to your 2023! May God pour his richest blessing upon you and your loved ones this year. Thank to all for visiting, reading, commenting and following my blog this year. I look forward to connecting again in 2023! 🥂

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