After Christmas (and changing your life for the better!)
After Christmas (and changing your life for the better) – So, it’s Boxing Day and I really can’t believe how quickly time has gone by!
It feels like it was only yesterday that the Christmas decorations were going up and the shopping list was being tackled however it’s the day after Christmas which always, ALWAYS makes me think……
Why do we build ourselves up for just one day? Why does a certain day bring us together with our family and loved ones? We should be happy and enjoying everyday regardless of the occasion!
In the run up to New Year, instead of thinking about ‘How to become a better you‘ think about ‘How you can change your life for the better‘ – seize more opportunities, take chances you wouldn’t normally take and make time for the people who matter most to you.
I believe that everything happens for a reason however most of us end up getting stuck in a routine and we get used to our surroundings and situation – make a change and take a chance, you’ll see that things will work out for the better!
Always remember to stay positive, even when things get tough – you’ll suddenly see that sparkle of light at the end of the tunnel so instead of thinking about how to become a better you – think about making the most of your life and enjoying every minute of it.
If you don’t enjoy things now, you’ll only end up looking back and thinking about the chances you didn’t take!
Hope you all had a lovely Christmas!! 🙂
xxxxx
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Have a great day doll!
Much love, Len
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Antonella
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Hope you had a lovely Christmas and a great start to the year 🙂 It is so true, we should make such efforts all year, not just once a year, and trying to find the positive in every situation will definitely make life seem brighter 🙂
Happy New Year Hun 🙂
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Cheryl
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Thank you so much – I’m really glad that you agree and it’s so lovely to see what other people have said too, everyone is saying similar things and I think we should embrace the holidays and make more time for people throughout the year too! 🙂 xxx
Wise word, and great insight +motivation! 🙂
xx, Elle
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Thank you very much x
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Happy Holliday 🙂
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Se euxaristw poli!!! Na eisai kala! Filakia xxx
Thank you for a dose of uplifting words, beautiful 🙂 xx
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Thank YOU for your lovely comment 🙂 x
I love the positive message in this post Layla, it’s so true that the enthusiasm for Christmas could be applied to every other day of the year – particularly the happiness and kindness that surrounds the festive season! I hope you have a fantastic 2016, I look forward to seeing all of your future blog posts! 🙂
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Awww thank you so, so much Gabrielle, that’s really sweet of you and I’m so happy that you enjoyed this post! 🙂 xxx
Yes, it’s true. Everything happens for a reason 🙂
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Yay – glad you agree! 🙂 x
I really can’t believe, either. New Year is coming soon. Great post, Layla!! Have a blessed week doll!
Much love, Len
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I know, I can’t believe it either – time travels so fast!!! Happy New Year to you xxx
Happy Holidays darling <3
Happy New Year to you xxx
Great things to think about for this time of year! I never got the whole new years resolution thing, if you want to do something, go for it! 🙂
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Ah thank you – Happy New Year! xxx
Amazing post!
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Thanks x
Such an inspiring post! I also believe that everything happens for a reason (;
Nati xx
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Ah, glad you agree hun! 🙂 xxx
Great post! Beautiful words!
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Thank you very much – glad you like this post xxx
Merry Christmas! I can’t believe its over already.
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I know! xx
I’m always thinking of all the good and positive things that may come this 2016. Hopefully 2016 will be a great year to all of us! 🙂
Have a great day! 🙂
xoxo,
SHAIRA
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Thank you for your comment -glad you’re always positive and in the right mind set!! 🙂 xxx
Great post. I couldn’t agree with you more about feeling stuck in comfortable surroundings. In 2015 I got out of my comfort zone and I couldn’t be happier. Wishing you an awesome 2016 !
Thank you very much!!! Glad you got out your comfort zone and went for the things you love! 🙂 xxx
I totally agree with u!! Hope u had a good x mas!!
Have a happy new year!! Xo
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Amazing advice! (:
Jess x
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Thanks x
Very inspiring! Thanks for the positive thoughts! Hope you had a wonderful holiday Layla
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Thank you very much – I had a wonderful time thank you! Happy New Year! xxx
Another really inspiring and uplifting post, I completely agree that we shouldn’t put so much stock on just one day- we should strive to be our best self all year round!
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Thank you so much – it’s nice to see that people agree and we should be like this all year round! 🙂 xxx
Very insightful. Thanks for the inspiring post. I enjoyed reading it. And yes, live in the moment and everything happens for a reason.
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I really enjoyed the message of this post Layla, I hope you had the most wonderful day ever at Christmas and happy new year 🙂 xxx
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Thank you so much Izzy – glad you liked this xxx
What a lovely post. I will try to change my life for the better in 2016. I hope you had a lovely Christmas 😉
Xx Blue Ducklings
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Thank you very much – Happy New Year! 🙂 xxx
This is a short great post, Layla. Change is good and I hope to change somethings this new year with the help of God. Hope you had a lovely Christmas. 🙂
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Thank you so much – yes that’s all we need! 🙂 xxx
Lovely post and I definitely start thinking more about the next year right after Christmas! adaatude.com
Thank you very much xx
That’s absolutely right … I totally agree with what you have said Layla.. Let’s move on to the new year and make the most of everything and live each day and make the most of it!!!
Love you and wish you all the best for the New Year!! Xxx
Thank you – I’m glad you agree, it’s nice to see what people think!! 🙂 xxx
I definitely agree with this post. I don’t build myself up anymore. I just enjoy what I have with who I’m with, and I’m aiming to make every moment of my life worth celebrating.
Don’t get me wrong, my Christmas was great, because when you write posts like this, people immediately think that you don’t have family to share Christmas with or that you have something against it which isn’t the case. You just started thinking intelligently.
People need to know this. Thanks for the post.xx
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Thank you very much – Happy new year! xxx
This is wonderful advice!! I never like to make unrealistic New Years revolutions but I love the sound of this one! It’s simple enough and can easily be achieved if you just try a bit harder!!
Shannon Sage
Thank you so much hun! 🙂 xxx