20 Things I'm Leaving Behind in 2023
My word going into 2023 was identity.
This year was all about discovering who I am and untwining my self-worth from my career and academics. The process of shedding old mindsets and tearing down idols can be painful, but it’s also necessary to bring us back into alignment.
Still, as trying as this year was, I’m grateful for the lows because they showed me what God can do with a yielded vessel.
All that said, I am so ready to close this chapter and look ahead to what the new year holds.
Here are 20 things I’m planning to leave in 2023:
Ruminating on could’ves, should’ves, and would’ves
Subscribing to hustle culture
Praying small
Holding too tightly to my plans
Underinvesting in friendships
FOMO
Rushing to the next goal without celebrating the last one
Neglecting rest
Taking my singleness for granted
Guarding my heart with a wall instead of a gate
Unforgiveness
Suppressing my personal style
Unrealistic budgets expectations
Toxic positivity
Taking things too personally
Rejecting help from others
Procrastination
Underestimating my skillset
Waiting for the weekends
Treating life like a sprint instead of a marathon
What are you leaving behind in 2023? Let me know down below and have a happy New Year!
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
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Great post!
heavy on the leaving “negative self talk“ behind and I’ll add I’m focused on disentangling my identity from work and school.
Ooohh this is good!! I’ll have to do my list! “underestimating my skill set” and “FOMO” will be on there as well 😩! Great read!!
This is inspiring and a must read!!!!!
I think I will be leaving behind all 20 of yours.
Beautiful!!!
I'm leaving behind procrastination, caring about what people think, self-sabotage.
Yes to all of these things to leave behind in 2023.
Mines also are 8.) Neglecting rest, 9.) Taking my singleness for granted , 13.) Unrealistic budget expectations- always trying to live lavish but living beyond my means.
Also I would add not doing enough of sabbaticals and self-care, it was like being a non stop machine. Very unhealthy!!
I look forward doing the opposite enjoying the single season I'm in, look forward to more progression. More self love and care. More joy and fun times. More prayer, more community and more trust In God and his timing.