Two-plus years ago I saw a meme that said: “Don’t ask me where I’ll be in three years – I don’t have 20/20 vision”.
a very strange year
Almost everyone I speak with agrees that 2019 has been a very strange year with many unpleasant/unfortunate/unexpected events.
While the birth of my 4th grandchild a few weeks ago is definitely a positive, it was preceded by her parents getting burned out of their home due to a neighbour’s negligence, which immediately terminated my daughter’s home-based business (aka income…)
Personally, expenses that come out of seeming nowhere, time management that wouldn’t come together no matter how focused I was, long-term skills that kept glitching… my goodness! by December 2019 I was so ready for the new year, a new decade! I am so grateful for the joy that is my new granddaughter as it helped diminish the frustrations of the previous 11 months.
Is it merely psychological?
I realize much of my forward-leaning positive attitude is merely psychological, but I do believe strongly in the power of the brain and its emotions.
My closest friends and colleagues are excited about the promise of a new year/decade and that is really infectious. (Just for the record, I’ll use “year/decade” as the birth of a new year is hopeful enough but the birth of a new decade seems to magnify that hope). Two of these relationships have been closer than most and, while each is developing in a unique way, we have become inter-dependent so our positivity is uplifting.
2020 Vision
I decided a few weeks back to use the term 2020 Vision as my focus, my keyword, and when I shared the thought with my (other) daughter, she chuckled saying she had already seen the hashtags.
I paused briefly not really wanting to be part of yet another trend but have since decided it works for me, it’s concise, it feels good, so I’m jumping on the bandwagon.
#2020vision
There! I did it!
I know I’m not alone with my anticipation of the new year/decade. I seem to travel in a variety of circles and the anticipation, the desire for a new… something, I’m not sure what the right word is… is palpable.
2019 really seemed to shine a light on many of the big issues troubling us globally and the personal setbacks and frustrations added to the cauldron.
What is your vision?
I truly want to hear your take on ‘things’ as we close out this year, this decade. If things have been good, please share as we could all do with positive news. If you are in the same boat as many people I know, what is your vision for 2020?
Financial stability. Surprises that uplift. Joyous events and occasions. Smooth sailing.
That’s the beginning of my list, in no particular order.
What would you add?
Congratulations on the grandbaby! But sorry to hear of what your family went through. For me too, 2019 was difficult, but it brought me a great lesson and made me change my priorities in 2020!
Thanks for visiting, Corinne! I suppose we can’t fully dismiss the difficult if it brought learning opportunities. Good luck and best wishes for a bright and healthy 2020!
2020Vision is a great term – very future focused. I’ve spent a couple of years creating my vision and now this year, for me, it’s about releasing the past/negativity to allow room for fulling living that future. I’ve created a 20 for 2020 list of things to help in that – some whimsical, some serious. I would add “intentional connections” to your list…I’ve found that it’s so important who you travel this journey with!
Patricia, your 20 for 2020 sounds great too! and the whimsical has to be part of our plan too, I agree. My “intentional connections” seem to have been forged this past year so I must remember to add that fact to what was good about 2019. Happy and Healthy 2020!
#2020Vision is a perfect keyword for you, Agnes. A fresh start with clarity. Happy New Year! #MLSTL
Thanks, Natalie! Happy New Year to you too!!
Hi Agnes – as you know, 2019 was a watershed year for me – leaving a horrible job, getting my head back together, learning to let go and forgive, moving forward, and so on. I feel like 2020 is the beginning of a new phase for me and I’m very excited to see where it leads me. I have a WOTY that I’m sharing tomorrow and I’m hoping it resonates with others. I think a focus word or WOTY is a great way to tackle finding new direction. Let’s hope it’s a fantastic year for us both x BTW –… Read more »
Leanne, so many women I know have had a tumultuous year… but we are women and we can do this!! I look forward to seeing how this year unfolds for you!! I fully PLAN to make this a fantastic year!
Hi Agnes, I love your focus phrase! For me, 2020 is a year of moving past adjusting to a significant life change (I moved across the country and left a successful business to be closer to an aging parent and family) and concentrating on my own growth, personal and financial. Thanks for sharing!
Good luck with all that, Candi! I did the exact same thing 12 years ago and have never looked back! It’s had its ups and downs but I love where I am now!
2020 Vision is a great theme for you. Here’s hoping 2020 is a great year. Happy New Year #MLSTL Sharing
Thanks, Jennifer! 2020 will be a great year! I have decreed!! 🙂