Embrace your Authentic Self in the New Year

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Every year I choose  to recommit to becoming more authentic and true. To accept my human imperfections and to keep listening to my heart and soul for guidance.

The best New Year’s intention is to live up to our values and be authentic and kind in our decisions and actions.

There is all the difference in the world between believing in something and actually living it! May the New Year bring renewed commitment to all of our journeys.

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1. Keep returning to  your middle ground instead of rushing through life’s precious moments

2. Keep appreciating and let go of chasing

3. Keep nourishing yourself and stop doing what you know is bad for you

4. Keep identifying your own gifts and stop comparing yourself to others 

5. Keep being true to yourself instead of being good 

6. Keep being honest with yourself instead of falling into denial

7. Keep becoming fully you instead of trying to become somebody else

8. Keep trusting your intuition and let go of waiting to be sure

9. Keep being kind to yourself and fellow flawed humans, and let go of your inner critic

 10. Keep checking in with your heart and higher Self, and not let your head and smaller self take control

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When we are true to ourselves, we open up a new way of being in the world. Why not join me and choose one or two that really resonate with you for this New Year.

Wishing you al the best for 2018. May it be filled with love, beauty, grace and peace despite the highs and lows.

Val xo

 

58 responses to “Embrace your Authentic Self in the New Year”

  1. Great list, Val! Here’s to being authentic.

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    1. Thank you Nancy. Let’s ring in the New Year being true!

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  2. Wow what a wonderful list, thanks so much for sharing it, Val! x I really resonate with #3 and #8, such great reminders! Warmest wishes and lots of love to you and yours in the coming year! ❤

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    1. Thank you for sharing Julie 🙂
      May you have a wonderful year ahead!!

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    waitingforprincecharming

    Thank you, these are perfect reminders!
    Blessings and good things to you in the new year!

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    1. Glad they resonated with you!
      Happy New year to you 🙂

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  4. I love this list, all important points. Thank you.

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    1. Thank you Suz. I can’t get away from lists at this time of year … 🙂

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    1. Thank you Paul! Great recommendation from you too 🙂

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  5. These are great tips Val – thank you for sharing them! ❤
    Diana xo

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    1. Thank you Diana! So glad you enjoyed them 🙂

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  6. #10. That’s the one. For me 🙂 Worthwhile prompts, Val. Warm wishes for a blessed new year.

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    1. ❤ #10 Eric!
      Happy New Year to you!

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  7. All of these actions are great! But for me too, #10 is the one!

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    1. It does feel like #10 is the one that brings about transformation doesn’t it! Thank you Tiny for sharing your perspective here 🙂
      Happy New Year to you!

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  8. I am grateful for your list and your presence on my journey. Thank you wonderful Val for being such a beautiful light of love and truth and grace. Happy new Year!

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    1. Thank you so much Louise for your kind words and inner shining 🙂
      Lets shine on together in 2015!!
      Val x

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  9. These are wonderful points for us to remember at the New Year. Thank you, Val. I wish you all the best for 2015!

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    1. Thank you Christy! So glad they resonated with you too 🙂
      Happy New Year to you and yours!

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  10. I love this list, especially the way you have grown form “starting” the commitments (former list) to “keeping” them. I love the additions of 6 and 10, which I resonate with, but # 8 is the one I really must listen to. Thanks Val!

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  11. Thank you Elisabeth! We are all a work in progress 😉
    ❤ #8

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  12. Have a great New Year!

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  13. I like this list not only for the gentle reminders of each item, but also that you start each one with the word “keep,” for the ongoing lessons that we encounter with each new day. I also like this list for the specifics of how we can move through each day in harmony with our self. Here’s to a year ahead, dear Val, of reaching in and reaching out.

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    1. So beautifully put Jet. I love the intention of reaching in and reaching out. The natural ebb and flow and harmony of life. 💛 thank you 🙏

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  14. What a wonderful list, Val! Happy New Year! ❤

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    1. Thank you dear Jill 💕

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    1. Thank you Amy. May the healing nd growing continue💛

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    1. Happy New Year Amy 💕

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  15. Great list Val, as I think to print out and hang up close to, where I use much time as a reminder.
    I’m in with your intentions for the new year ❤

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    1. Thanks dear Irene ❣️

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  16. Hear, hear! I’m going with #9. 😉

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    1. Thanks for joining me on this one Eliza❣️

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  17. 5,6, and 9 are the ones I will cling to in the days ahead. Thanks for the inspiration, Val! Happy New Year….🎆🎊

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    1. Good choices Lori❣️ Happy New Year 🎈

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  18. That’s some of the best new year’s advice I’ve heard in a long time. So much better than, “Let’s lose those ten pounds!”

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    1. Agreed Ann. I’m trusting the pounds will also come off 😉

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    1. As the sports commentator said “it’s a goal!!”. 💕

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  19. Good pointers Val.
    Namaste

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    1. Thank you. Wishing you all the best for the New Year ahead 💛

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  20. Wonderful commitments for the new year, Val. I wish you a joyous, creative, healthy, and peaceful 2018!

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    1. Thank you Diana 💛 wishing you love, lightness, inspiration and peace for the year ahead 🎈

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  21. A Wonderful list to keep us connected and present Val 👏💚

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    1. Thank you Karen 💕

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  22. Thank you! 5 and 10 are where I need to focus my energy! Love and light to you for a blessed 2018.

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    1. Wonderful! Love nd light to you for the New Year 💛

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  23. Aww, I needed to stumble across your post today. 🙂 I just wrote a piece on trying to figure out how to balance a career and holding to my true self. I love your list of tips. Thank you!

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    1. Glad you enjoyed them. These are tips you can take with you everywhere 😉

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  24. New is New to do the New and be the New.👌
    🙏
    Shiva

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    tinyacornmightyoakcouk

    Fantastic list – I love the reminder to stop chasing and nourish ourselves 🙂

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    1. That’s one of my favorites too. Thank you for sharing here 💛

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  26. Thank you for this…🙏
    I resonate deeply with number 2… to appreciate and not to chase… I am striving this year to be in a true place of authenticity with myself on all levels. Really resonated with this thank you again Val 🙏

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    1. Such an empowering choice 💕 Thank you for your kind words and presence.

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