Episode show notes
Today, in episode 33 of the Soulfully Confident Podcast, we are talking all about setting goals and reflecting for the new year. I am so excited to talk to you guys about some fun ideas for 2021 that have been on my mind recently. In this episode, I want to encourage you all to do some reflection on 2020 and find the good in it instead of focusing on the bad that happened.
But before we dive right in, let me introduce myself in case this is your first visit. Welcome to the Soulfully Confident Podcast! I’m your host, Emily Elizabeth, creator of the Soulfully Abundant Group Coaching program and certified Life Coach. This podcast is for the person who feels insecure, lost, and wants more from life but feels stuck. It is for the person who is ready to claim their confidence, self-worth, and take back control of their life. In this podcast, we will cover topics including self-love, managing your emotions, reconnecting in your relationships, and even manifestation. Remember, you are loved, you are worthy, and you are so capable of anything you want to achieve. Let’s jump in!
Check out the points below to learn more about how you can reflect on 2020 and focus on the positive from here on out. 2021 is a new year for new goals and accomplishments. For even more details on each point, listen to ALL of episode 33 of the Soulfully Confident Podcast on your preferred streaming platform!
Challenge yourself to stop saying you are ready for this year to be over
I want you all to sit down and reflect on 2020 to find the good in it. I guarantee you, it’s there even through all the bad things that have happened this year. If you find this challenging, you need to search for that silver lining and step into the belief that everything is happening for you and not against you. I do this a lot as part of my coaching method with my clients. We have to find the good in things no matter how deep we have to dive. It is life-changing when you embrace that belief and realize that there is always something for you to learn and something for you to grow from. For me, I focus on that belief not only when reflecting on 2020 but when I reflect on any situation. I don't like to speak negatively about anything in my life like I used to in the past. I used to complain a lot and put the blame where blame should not be given. So since we are at the end of 2020, we have to use this time to start thinking about new beginnings and new goals.
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How you can reflect on 2020
Now is a beautiful time to reflect. I challenge you to take at least 10 minutes to sit down with your thoughts and look back on 2020. I want you to list five amazing things. It can be five things that challenged you or five things that made you grow. Anything amazing that happened in 2020, I want you to take those five things and find the good in it. Think about how genuine it felt to you and how it is such a positive feeling.
The point of this is not for you to rush through it, but it is to challenge you to think about the good. Do it and see where your mind takes you. Pay attention to whether this is difficult exercise for you or if it’s fairly easy. If it is difficult for you, that is totally okay. That is your brain telling you that your thought process is filtered to go in the direction of negativity. If you find that this is you, don't beat yourself up over it. We have trained our brains to filter in the negative things of every situation rather than the positive. It is up to you to switch that and challenge yourself to find those five positive things. This will get you thinking about what goals you want to set and all the things you want to achieve.
Tips for goal setting your New Year’s resolutions
How you talk about your goals is everything. How you speak and think develops the relationship with you and that goal. Instead of saying, “I think I can do it”, say “I know it’s possible for me.” Instead of saying, “We’ll see what happens”, say “This is going to happen”. We doubt ourselves all the time and it is that subtle change in words that matters and is going to push you to accomplish your goals. How you talk about your goals matters. When I am talking about my New Year’s resolutions I already know the ones I am going to achieve versus the ones I'm not based on the way I'm talking about them. One of my goals that is being carried over from last year's resolution is learning Dutch. It is a challenging language, but I am getting there step by step. In the past year, I didn't speak highly of this goal and I didn't make it a priority like my other goals. It is on my list this year and I'm going to do my best to achieve it.
Your next challenge is to write down five things you want to accomplish in 2021. A lot of people say health, money, relationships - this is way too generic. I want you to get more specific. When I do this I write my income goal, I've written the specific level of Dutch that I want to learn, and I've written specific goals about my health and dieting. When you have all your specifics written down, I want you to write an affirmation statement. Another tip is to release the how. So many people get stuck in the “How am I going to do it?”, “How long will it take?”, “How do I start?” Take a step back and remind yourself that you do not need to know exactly how, you just have to decide where you want to start. The simplest place to start is writing your goals and affirmations down. Start with simple affirmations and take baby steps.
Set Goals And Reflect For 2021: The Bottomline
I hope this episode was valuable and that it helped you get started on your New Year’s resolutions. Find the good in the year you had as you reflect on 2020 and focus on the positive. Remember, the way you perceive the world is in your hands!
To hear more about how to set goals and reflect for 2021, don’t forget to tune in to episode 33 of the Soulfully Confident Podcast.
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About your host
My name is Emily Elizabeth, I am a life and confidence coach, and I am ready to help you take back your confidence and feel in control of your life.
I love helping women get out of the victim mentality, find their self-worth, and reconnect with themselves so they can not only improve themselves but all their relationships. When I am not creating content for my clients and programs, you can find me on a spontaneous trip with my husband, working out, curled up with my journal, or spending time enjoying the outdoors.
What I want to do for you all today is a little guided meditation, visualizations, and affirmations that I say a lot to myself and guide my clients through as well.