Mid-Year NYE

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The 4th of July celebration feels for me like a mid-year NYE. Technically we reach the first half of the year and celebrate with fireworks. The first half of this year has been very exciting and busy, so much it feels like a full year just passed. The second half of the year looks busy already but moreover it is going to be full of changes, challenges, new routines to get used to, new vocabulary to master, and agendas to put together as one.

With the new school year upon us we have to combine several agendas: university, school, homeschooling, and work. I get asked a lot how do I do so many things and still have time to share with family and friends. I don’t have a straight answer for that but I believe it is about having your priorities in order. Whatever is more important to you will always take the most important part of your agenda and everything else will find a place or not.

The Mid-Year NYE is also a good opportunity to assess the goals set at the beginning of the year. Small victories are victories too. Even more, those small victories help increase self-efficacy and engagement to continue trying and working hard to finish the year strong. Not only that but it gives a chance to re-evaluate and change goals if necessary. Exploring new possibilities is a good thing sometimes. It is possible that we need to pursue different goals before going back and continue others.

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Celebration is a State of Mind

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Humans are often inclined to focus on “the bad things” instead of focusing on the good things. I know you have heard that before: “Be thankful just for being alive today!”. Well, you should! A bad attitude might make others around you wonder if they should be thankful that you are alive. Nevertheless, each day is a new opportunity to get it right. Looking back is just a way to learn to move forward and make it better.

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I know you know I’m going to write about the show opening we had last night. It was AMAZING!!!!!! We had a great turned out. Some pieces found a new home. People had fun. I had a lot of fun. So many beautiful conversations. The food was amazing. I couldn’t ask for a better show. I couldn’t be more thankful. I’m really honored and thankful for all who came. Of course, I took a selfie with everyone!

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After every show I celebrate the accomplishments and also take time to meditate in the results. I am thankful for everything because it helps me stay grounded. I believe in grace and the fact that I don’t deserve the blessings. Everything is useful to grow character and focus on improving each day. This the social cognitive theory principle of increasing self-efficacy beliefs. By committing to a goal individuals feel a sense of accomplishment which increases self-efficacy. Then the individual is confident to commit to another goal and continue the cycle.

Let’s focus on all the great things we have ahead of us to reach, beginning with what we have at hand today. Don’t forget to be thankful!

I’ll be updating the website with more pictures soon.