Finish Strong

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We all know that nothing went according to plan in 2020 and any resolutions or intentions set last New Year’s likely went to the wayside out of sheer impossibility. (See this hilarious, bittersweet video of a comedian who found her 2020 goals list and reflected upon it, and then went viral thanks to celebrities reposting it and commiserating.) As crazy and crappy as it’s been, the year was still full of blessings. So, instead of waiting to start those New Year’s Resolutions in January, we are thinking about how to make the most of these remaining days of 2020. To that end, here are five ways you can finish 2020 strong and start 2021 on a good note:

  1. Tie up loose ends. Are there things nagging you or do you have any unfinished business that you can wrap up before the New Year to clear your slate? Have that tough conversation, put the finishing touches on that project, check those backburner chores off your check list. You’ve got this!

  2. Do a year-in-review. Take the time to reflect upon what you did accomplish in 2020 and progress you made towards personal and professional goals. Think about what went well, challenges you’ve overcome and key learnings.

  3. Clear clutter. If you haven’t already Marie Kondo’d your home or workspace since lockdown in March, there’s no time like the present to improve the feng shui of your space. Set a designated day and time each week to chip away at one room, one closet or even one drawer.

  4. Write letters. We’ve all gotten so accustomed to the pre-printed holiday cards and typically don’t have time to personalize them. Well, this year, we do have more time on our hands with social calendars being empty due to quarantine. Why not sit down and write a good old-fashioned letter to the longtime friends and relatives you won’t get to see this summer?

  5. Volunteer and donate. Turn your attention to those in need in your community, be it a homeless shelter, foster children, disabled veterans, the ill or elderly. Sponsor a low-income family to make their holiday brighter, donate to a toy drive or give to a food bank. These are just a few ideas to get you thinking of the many ways we can direct out time, resources and attention to make a positive impact.