Tap into the magic of new beginnings this New Year!
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New Year Commentary
Friday December 30, 2022
Tap into the magic of new beginnings this New Year
Writer Josiyah Martin says, “The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all.”1
This past year has been a mix of different things – from high inflation to down markets – but there is a certain magic in the opportunity to start a new year with a fresh and positive perspective.
Happiness expert and writer Shawn Achor notes that when the brain is positive, it releases neurochemicals like dopamine that fire up the part of the brain that allows you to see more possibilities and better process information. He also noted that when you are pessimistic, it can close your brain off to new opportunities.2
Here are four ways to get and stay in a positive mind frame heading into 2023:
· Start the day with a positive email. We all likely have busy inboxes with dozens of messages. Scan them and find a positive one to start your mornings.
· Focus on positive habits. Find a habit that makes you feel good and make time for it daily. Maybe it’s a 20-minute walk during your lunch break or maybe it’s enjoying a cup of tea and a book in the evening. Maybe it’s even writing in a journal. Whatever it is, do it regularly to keep you positive.
· Use positive language. This is a popular time of year to set new goals and when you do, use positive language. For example, instead of saying, “I’ll stay away from junk food,” say, “I’ll eat a fruit or other healthy snack once a day.”
· Take advantage of momentum. If you are setting new goals for the year, sit down and make a list of all the things you accomplished in 2022. When your brain sees those things, it will put you in a positive mindset and encourage you to continue the momentum.
We wish you a happy and magical New Year! May 2023 be an extraordinary year for you. If you need help planning how to do that, please get in touch.
Cheers!
Leif M. Hagen, CLU, ChFC
LPL Financial Advisor
Achievement Financial
Dream. Plan. Achieve.
Sources:
1 https://www.countryliving.com/life/g4974/new-year-quotes
2 https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/4-ways-to-get-into-a-positive-mindset-for-the-new-year/230427
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