I’m guilty of the “New Year – New You” banalities that people tend to roll with at this time of year. I’ve celebrated it. I’ve sold the concept. 

And I’ve changed. 
Thinking about a “new you” implies that the old you wasn’t good enough. So I’ll put this in front of you: There’s nothing wrong with the YOU that you are. 

Can we all improve? Yes, and a deliberate focus on growth is anti-entropic.  

You don’t need a “new” you. You might want to look at your life and how different it is now than it was twenty years ago. You know more, you operate in the world differently, and you are clearer about what you want and don’t want in your life. 

So, this year, start from you you are. Think about what you want and build on the strengths that you have. Build on what got you here. 

What is it you really want to have, to do, or to be this year? 
What do you need to learn to become the person who has, does, or is that?

I’d like to learn yoga and piano. Those are two of the things I have on my list this year (and I make my list at the end of September, because my “new year” starts on my birthday.) So if those are on my list, do I just wish for them?

Nope! I become a pianist by sitting at a keyboard, taking lessons, and practicing.
I become skilled at yoga by taking time to stretch and attend classes, even online classes. 

Having those skills does and doesn’t make a “new” me. I’m building on the me that got me here. I’m not trading in the old me. I’m adding to the amazing me that’s here now.

And that’s what this year can be for you, too. It’s not about becoming a new you. It’s about building on the wonderful you that you already are. And as I noted above, if you do nothing, your energy disperses and you will find yourself floundering. Don’t let that happen.

Pick something interesting and take your best next step to live into your next big next. 

If you haven’t seen my no-cost masterclass, you might want to take 47 minutes to go through it. Check it out HERE (and scroll to the bottom of the page to get into it).

Happy New Year!
Reach out and let me know how you’re doing.

See you here next week!
Keep Making Your Magic!

= Wayne =