5 Revelations to Take With You This Year

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Happy New Year everyone! I don't know about you, but for me it seems that the past year just flew by. It is hard to believe that here we are once again, welcoming a brand new year.

As exciting as that is, I have found myself doing a lot of self reflection and want to share 5 important revelations I plan to take with me as I  journey through 2025.

I feel these ideals will help me as I endeavour to be the best person I can be and strive to love God and love people wholeheartedly.

​I invite you to join me. Here we go!

Baby steps count

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With every new year comes the infamous new year's resolutions. I am a great proponent of the DREAM BIG mentality but truth be told, in years past I have been guilty of making my goals, let's just say, a bit too lofty. The problem with that is this practice left me in defeat and discouragement about mid-January. 

I am here to tell you that baby steps matter. They matter BIG TIME. Every positive step that you take towards becoming your best YOU counts.

I read of a man who needed to lose a lot of weight. He was lost on how to begin exercising but desperately wanted to start. Rather than say "I will work out for an hour 5x a week" right off the hop, he focused on establishing the habit of physically going to the gym first 3x a week. He did very little exercising, initially but he kept building on his small steps and eventually the results came. 

I am re-reading The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. The book is so helpful in reminding me how little positive choices, compound into big positive changes if you are willing to be patient and diligent. It is a great read and I highly recommend it for your 2025 reading list.

Don't worry about results

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You may be thinking, what do you mean don't worry about results? Let me explain with a personal example. I was talking to my trainer at the gym recently as I am getting back to my exercise routines. I told him that I had slacked off because, well, life happens. I told him that I am committing to establishing the habit of going to the gym again, and the results will follow.

I am using that mentality in all aspects of my life actually. Results don't happen overnight. This is why so many of us struggle. We want things NOW. I am reminding myself to be patient, because good things take time and they are worth waiting for. I want to show up in the ways that I want to improve in with my best effort, and hold the truth in my heart that the results I am seeking will come, if I am faithful.

Do it now

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It is not the time my friends to put things off. This is the year to mend relationships, make that needed phone call, eat healthier meals, spend your money wiser, go for that long walk, book the vacation you have always dreamed of, take an interesting course, or pick up a new hobby. Start now. Every day I am hearing of people who passed away unexpectedly, or whose life situations changed drastically. I am sure many of them never thought that that day, or year these things would come to pass. Tomorrow is never promised. Cherish the time that you do have and live each day to the fullest. 

Fill your own cup first

How many times have we heard, you cannot pour from an empty cup? As cliche as that may sound, it is absolutely true. For myself, I need to be the best I can be for my family, and students. Being with 20 kids all day can really take its toll.

I need to remind myself, that when I am at my best, I can give all that I should to those who I am with each day. Self care is not selfish, it is vital.

​Take a nap, read a book, take a bubble bath. Take care of yourself and you and others will reap the benefits.

Do your best and let God do the rest

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For the Christ follower, we are never alone as we journey through life. We are only human but when we partner with God, we are truly a force to be reckoned with!

Know that God wants you to succeed in your goals and positive changes that you desire. Ask Him for the strength and dedication to do your best and ask Him to bless your efforts. He cares about every aspect of your life. He really does.

I wish you a wonderful new year and pray for you that you can make this a year to remember in the best way possible.

Until next time,
Dana

Isaiah 43: 16 -19: Forget the former things. God is doing a new thing.

Little Lesson Learned: Look to this new year with hopeful anticipation of what God and you can accomplish together.

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Dana Romualdi is a Canadian elementary teacher, blogger, author, and speaker. Dana desires to "love God and love people" whole heartedly. She has a passion for helping others and spreading much needed encouragement. Dana lives in Canada with her husband and two grown children. When she is not working in the classroom or blogging, she enjoys drinking coffee, watching Netflix and reading great books.