5 Steps To Get Yourself Pumped For 2018 Before Christmas

Feeling a little lost or misguided this holiday season? Follow these tips to get yourself in line & ready to tackle 2018 like the boss you are.

1. Check Your Progress

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Take a look back at this time last year. Chances are, you’ve made some major progress in at *least* one area of your life. Make a list! Check it twice! Take some time to congratulate yourself for all of that forward motion (even if not every step you took this year was in that same direction).

2. Don't Get Hung Up

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It’s easy to find ourselves in a repetitive cycle or way of doing things, but that makes it harder to look toward the future. The end of the year is the perfect time to let yourself off the hook and let go of whatever has been tying you down (or up).

3. Light the Way for Yourself

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Forget New Years’ Resolutions! Well, maybe don’t throw them out entirely, but definitely set yourself up for success by creating an easy-to-follow game plan to guide you into your new year! Lay out every major STEP you want to take (not goals you want to meet) so that all you have to do once that clock strikes midnight is follow the blinky lights.

4. Shelve Your Goals

Yeah, ok this is a stretch, but I've got a theme so let's roll with it. Nothing makes it harder to get excited than lack of direction. Even if you can't see the endgame, set yourself a goal - a lofty, yet achievable one that actually challenges you, ok? - and refer to step #3 to give yourself a road map toward reaching it.

5. Celebrate & Be Merry

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Finally, arguably the best thing you can do to prep for the new year is to surround yourself with your favorite elves and celebrate. Whether or not 2017 was kind to you, be thankful for the people who helped you get through every victory and challenge this year - and know that they'll continue to do the same in 2018!

CHEERS! And a Happy New Year to All!