Change Your Thinking for a Better New Year The Frugal Family Home Podcast

We have come to the end of 2020. And boy I’m glad it’s almost over. It’s been quite a year. If you feel you are stuck in a perpetual bad day these tips can help. 















The new year comes with the promise of a new fresh start. After the year we just had, I’m sure you are ready for a fresh start. 







To make that fresh start you need to change your thinking. Especially if you’ve been caught in a rut of stress and anxiety over this past year. 







I hoping this podcast can give you a few ways to turn your thinking around to get ready to embrace the new year and beyond.















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Show Notes







Let’s face it 2020 started out with a lot of promise. But in a few months everything changed and it all went downhill from there. 







It was easy to fall into survival mode and barely get by for weeks or months on end. And living like that is no fun at all. 







After this year you may just be hoping for a better year, a more stable year and I hear you. I’m looking forward to it too. 







And there are a few things you can do and think about to get to that place of peace and stability again. Changing your mindset is the first step in making change. 







How to Change Your Mindset







These 5 small steps can help you change your mindset and make the new year the best year. And after a year like this year, we all need a fresh start.







Stop Dwelling on the Bad







It’s easy to get stuck in a rut with our thoughts. Each day comes with a new promise. You wake up with hope and excitement and then the day starts. 







And the thoughts start. Racing in your mind. And let’s be truthful those thoughts aren’t usually happy thoughts about how great the day will be.







They are usually thoughts of all you have to do. All you needed to do yesterday and everything that could go wrong.







When those thoughts well up in your mind, it’s time to turn them off. And to do that can be as simple as turning around those thoughts in a positive way. 







Instead of saying, I have so much to do today, I’ll never get it done. 







Try saying, Wow I have a lot to do, I wonder how much I can get done. 







Spinning those negatively phrased thoughts around can make a big difference in how we feel. And what we can accomplish.







Find Stability Where You Can







When it seems the whole world is upside down. Take refuge in traditions. Make a special meal that reminds you of family. 







Get on the phone and actually talk to people. Texting is fine but when you are feeling isolated, actually hearing a persons voice can make a huge difference.







Or if you are able get on a video call with friends. It’s not the same as being with them but it’s nice to be able to see their faces and hear their voices and share about everyday things. 







As boring as that can be. The boring normal things can help bring a sense of stability. 







Give Yourself Permission to Grieve







I know it may seem weird to grieve about the loss of a year to a pandemic. But you need to acknowledge this year was hard. 







It was unlike anything you’ve experienced. And so many things had to change. You had to let go of so much.