A Road map to a better 2022…
2019 was challenging. 2020 was horrific. 2021 was dazzling.
Can we still try?
The World has been changing very fast. Our life is not the same.
Our habits changed. Many of us had to relocate, to change jobs to lose some
friends and some money too.
The pandemic (Covid_19) and all its repercussions on our lives has
left us with very few options on how to deal with life.
We’ve been disconnected from real life as we knew it for quite a time now.
I have tried over the past 3 years to write about things we should
do, I called them “roadmaps” for a better year.
I find myself today stuck in this vicious circle. Should I keep
writing and make promises or should I just go with the flow and wait for
another boring year….
I decided to keep the
tradition alive and here is a new roadmap for 2022.
Are you ready?
1- Love more:
Yes I know, I told you before that love is necessary in life, but
I’ve experienced many kinds of it during the past 365 days. The act of love is
not competed without passion. Add to the equation passion and everything you do
will be different.
If you love a friend, share with him/her an adventure you like. A
meal, a road trip a visit to a touristic site, or maybe listen to music and
sing together. Do something that you love with someone you love you will end up
happy and feeling satisfied.
2- Invest in people not money:
Many of us, due to the pandemic and its impact on economy,
worldwide, lost money and investments. This money can be recuperated, but
losing a person is not recuperable.
I invite you during the coming year to invest more in people
rather in money. How? Well think of those who were there when you were at your
weakest not at the top of your career. Think of those who ask nothing from you,
who just want your company… these people are the real investment you should
take.
3- Pray more, be thankful:
No matter what faith you practice, I repeat this, be thankful to
the One who created you. Reading these lines should be a sign for you to know
that life is so beautiful and still you are able to breathe and witness another
sunrise and sunset.
Be thankful to our Lord, who despite everything, made us survive
these horrific past 2 years.
Sometimes praying is not just repeating words we learned at
school, it is reflected in our actions. Our prayers can be our actions. Help
someone in need and make them smile. Give someone to eat, make them feel the
warmth of giving. This is how you can pray and this how you can be thankful to
life.
4- Never Lose Hope:
“They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in
this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.” –
Tom Bodett.
No matter how dark the coming days may be, never lose hope. If you
have someone to love, something to do, then there is nothing that can stand in
your way to always be hopeful.
Let’s keep hope alive in us and let’s say that 2022 will witness
new beginnings and maybe the end of the problems that started in 2020 and wish
for a better future that we can make by starting to believe in it.
5- Family first:
No matter how busy you might get, never ever forget where you came
from. Your family is your root. Your family is the strong foundation for any
project you might end up doing or any work you want to achieve.
Focus on making all your family members happy and try to spend
time with them. Dedicate one day of the week for your family members and you
will see that this day will give you enough energy to navigate through the
tough times and challenges of work and life.
6- Stay away from toxic people:
Yes! Unfortunately nothing and no one is perfect! There are people
who are negative by nature. We call them “toxic people”. You know them, you can
at least name one or two as you are reading these lines. YES take an oath to
stay away from them or at least to turn your deaf ear to them during this year.
Do not get sensitive when they talk to you. They might be with you at work or
someone from your friends or even a partner…. If you cannot change them, walk
away from them. Trust me, sometimes you need to let go in order to gain.
Letting go toxic people is a great reward.
7- Travel when u can:
I know that traveling might cost extra money, but keep that in
mind: every country you visit, every new place, creates a new memory for you
and widens up your imagination and creativity. Try to plan for 1 trip at least
with all the restrictions and trying travel plans… you can still make it. And
when you do, keep your phone away from you. Get connected with the people
around you and discover new adventure.
Work can wait for 24 hours at least.
8- Meditate:
I am not a fan of YOGA. But I am inviting you to take time to
think of your life, no matter how old are you, think of your plans and goals
and ask yourself: I’m I at the right place? Is this what I want to be doing for
the next 365 days or maybe more? If no was the answer, then think of what can
be done to change that destiny you created yourself. If yes was the answer,
take a pen and paper and write the goals you need to achieve within that plan
to become a happier person in 1 year from now. Oh! You can still do this
exercise while listening to your favorite music.
9- Keep a healthy lifestyle:
No matter how wealthy you were, there is one thing you cannot buy:
Your Health.
Take a moment every day to do something healthy. Walk for 30 minutes.
Exercise. Eat less fatty products and try to create a variety in your diet and
eating habits. Drink less alcohol and more water. Spend less time watching
Netflix and discover more nature around you.
10- Stay In touch!
Don’t neglect people who care about you. Who text you, who call
you and who keep telling you that they want to see you and be with you. You
never know the value of these people until you lose them in a way or another.
Try to stay in touch and try to be an added value to someone’s life.
Finally, I leave you in peace as I remind you of the previous
plans, if you don’t like this roadmap, you can always try other ones with
pleasure.
Your Roadmap to a better year 2019 !
Happy New Year!
@philabouzeid
1-1-2022
