NEW YEAR, OLD YOU?

Happy New Year folks!!!!!

Am so excited we all made it to 2015! It is definitely something to be grateful for. 2014 had its share of problems, ups and downs. More downs for some of us than ups. Some of us cried, laughed, lost a loved one, got married, had a baby, got new jobs, lost relationships, made new ones, reached new goals, lost opportunities but hey! We are alive and in a brand new year! That should count for something you know. For me I see it as another opportunity to start all over on a clean slate or continue whatever good thing we began last year.

I won’t talk about the usual New Year resolutions (that’s what everyone does at this time of the year right?) simply because I have discovered that they do not work for me. For some reason I cannot fathom, I never stick to my new year resolutions! So 2 years ago I decided to scrap that, make decent choices and just live one day at a time as it comes.

However, it is very important that we start the New Year on a good foot.  You don’t want to make the same mistakes you made last year or else you will end with the same shitty results. I will highlight some of them below:

• One major thing you need to take care of is cleaning out every form of negativity around you. Negative people and negative energy/vibes. Hell no, you definitely don’t want that.  Negativity of any sort will only rust the wheels that drive you and slow you down.

•  Any person who does not share your enthusiasm or drive for success and constantly puts your dream down. Such a person can never be happy for you so what are you doing with him or her?

• Any person who seems to always be in a competition with you and everyone around him; anyone who drags you into an unhealthy competition with him or her, distracting you from your goals. You don't need it. The sky is wide enough for every bird.

• Any person who is always eager to talk about the mistakes of other people –BUSY BODY- He or she will surely discuss you with other people. Do you know how much of our lives we waste gossiping? You don’t want to know!

• Any “Ex” that needs to be kept where he or she belongs –THE
  
  PAST! Make sure that you shut the cooler firmly, then love and pray for him/her from afar. You will simply be guarding your heart and the Lord will understand.

This year, I have resolved to reassess my relationship with everyone around me. I may have entertained them last year but I definitely won’t make time for any negative person anymore. Who has time for that? The following tips might help you in your journey:

ü  Dream BIG! Do not be afraid of dreaming, then set out to pursue it.

ü  Be careful who you share your dreams and plans with.  A known enemy won’t have access to your secrets, but a “friend” does. Be wise.

ü Spend more time with people who always positive and share similar ideas with you.

ü  Be eager and willing to learn all the time. No single human knows it all,

ü   Before you decide to give up, ensure you have given that project 120% effort.

ü  For your own good, do not dwell on a mistake for too long. Hey! You are human, so mistakes are allowed.

ü  Stay on your lane! Don’t bother yourself with how fast or slow the next person is going. We will all get there, eventually.

ü  Encourage yourself, no one will do it better than you.

ü  Try to see good in every situation

ü  Trust and love God. He is ever faithful

I have huge dreams for this year that even scares me the dreamer sometimes but I believe in POSSIBILITY only if I work towards it.  

You too can dream and work towards yours. No amount of prayer or prophecy will bring your dreams into reality if you do not get off your butt and work! It is not by shouting the loudest “amen” to every “God will give you a new car” or “I see you owing houses this year” pronounced by a pastor or even by fasting for 21days or 40days like they do in some churches at this time of the year. Honey, millions won’t fall into your account from heaven. The “Heaven On Earth” or “Open Heavens” sticker on your car or door won’t help you. Get up and let God work his miracle through your hands.  May we become wiser and gain more understanding this year. Amen.

Here’s wishing everyone reading this a blessed year ahead and may we all have reasons to laugh continually. Make every minute in the 360 days left in this year count.

God bless and keep us all!

Love always,

Ella….xxx

N.B- You have ideas, tips and plans that will benefit someone else? Feel free to share with us in the comment box below. Thanks!