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NEW YEAR, FRESH START


"New year, New me."
-All of ya'll, every year

 Well, since we're still in December and on the subject of gifts, let's talk about the gift of a FRESH START. Nah, I'm not talking about you calling your ex back and acting like you weren't trash for the bulk of the year. You need to get left in 2018. I'm talking about truly stepping back, reflecting and taking action in new ways.

Now, I know a lot of people roll their eyes when folks start talking about the things that they want to do differently in the new year, how they about to be skinny and how they not bringing all that negative energy into this new chapter. And yea, they might be a little extra with it, but that's the beauty of a reset.

Photo: Britney Annice

I used to think that New Year's resolutions meant that I had done something wrong and needed to change it. Like this was my time to reflect on my mistakes, my weight, my eating habits, my career and change everything about that in the new year. I realized how negatively this made me look at myself and that I was indeed trying to create a "new me" each year instead of appreciating all that I'd accomplished this year and setting realistic goals for myself.

Look, I want all of ya'll to calm down this December. Try this exercise from "Britney's Book of Help" (Not a real thing but just.. stay with me here.) :

1. Step Back - No, not physically. Turn away from your work, social media, your phone and just take in all that is happening around you in that very moment. Even if it's just for 24 hours, allow yourself to be present.

 2. Reflect - Not on the negative, but on the things you did well this year. What you want to see more of.

3. Take Action - Write down those goals and how you plan to achieve them step by step. Go easy on yourself if you don't meet a deadline once in a while. And don't be afraid to pat yourself on the back when you see progress in your journey.

Family, the moral of the story is, give yourself a break. Enjoy walking into a new chapter. I named 2018, a "YES" year. When I started saying "yes" to myself, I broke down so many barriers that I realized I had created. I'm taking that same energy into 2019 and claiming this to be my year of "INCREASE" because I am expecting more in my career, more love and more life!

See you in 2019. Happy New Year!

-BRIT


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  1. UnknownDecember 21, 2018 at 6:42 AM

    Very good and wise advise from such a young lady. Mature beyond your years . In

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  2. Britney AnniceDecember 30, 2018 at 3:20 PM

    Thank you so much for reading! Happy New Year!

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