It’s nice to meet you. I’ve been waiting for you for some time now. I’m glad I have been blessed with the opportunity to hang with you.

2020 was all things from sad and depressing to happy and soul-searching. It was all things that made life happy and all things that made life sad and miserable. From the pandemic to the political controversy to police brutality and more.

2020 was one for the books, and with all years, comes its fair share of lessons and milestones.

So, to give 2020 a proper bid farewell, I would like to discuss all the lessons I learned in 2020.

10 Things I’ve Learned in 2020

It’s okay to be alone - If the pandemic taught me anything, it’s that you grow more when you learn to love your own company. it’s easy to hide away from your problems when you’re partying with your friends, hanging with family, or on the move. 2020, taught me to sit still and enjoy the silence.
Don’t force it - let things go, learn to move forward and not backward. It’s a hard lesson, but a lesson worth learning. If you’re in a situation that isn’t making you happy, you can change it. So do it. Don’t let the fears of the world stop you from living your life to the fullest.
Forgive - Yes, forgiveness is key to success in this thing called life. Do you really want to walk around with unforgiveness in your heart? While I’m not 100% there, I am working on it every day, and speaking with the good LORD upstairs for his guidance. It’s the best choice you can make for yourself. Forgiveness does not mean you should welcome a person back into your life. If that’s not what you want. It might just be for you, to move on and move forward with peace of mind.
Take care of yourself - Yes, going through a pandemic will cause you to think about things like your health in all areas of your life from your body to mental to spiritual. So, take care of the body that you have been blessed with because you only get one.
Learn to Speak Up - One thing I don’t know how to do is speak up for myself. I can be a doormat at times, and let others take the lead. Last year taught me the more you don’t speak up and express your feelings the more resentment and unhappiness build up in your heart. So learn to say no, if you don’t want to do something. If someone offends you, speak up. And if you’re upset at a friend or family member, learn to express that healthily. The worst thing you can do is be mad at someone who doesn’t even know, you’re hurting you not them.
Finances are so important - SAVE your money, because you never know when you will need it. I’m so thankful that my job allowed us to work from home, and my lifestyle hasn't changed much, but it made me realize that my savings account is pathetic. I need to work on building it instead of spending it. It’s never too late to be financial literate, and invest in your financial future.
Cherish your friends and family - Your family and your friends will not be here forever, with millions of people dying from COVID-19. It’s important to realize how precious life is. So, reach out to your family and friends more, because you never know when it will be the last time.
Don’t live life with regrets - If you want to do something, do it. If you want to move, move. If you want to go for it, go. Stop letting other people’s opinions affect the way you want to live life. At the end of the day, you only have to answer to yourself and GOD. So, live your life, and be brave.
GOD will always be there - This is like the most important thing I learned in 2020 is to spend more unbothered time with GOD. I’ve realized the days I talk with GOD, listen to worship music, and read the bible are the days I feel happier and lighter. That happiness comes from GOD, comes from knowing I have someone who created me and doesn’t see an ounce of a flaw. Someone who loves me unconditionally and holds me to a standard of living. I’m not a perfect Christian by all means, but knowing that God loves me despite that is amazing.
Stop procrastinating - I am a big procrastinator, and I’ve realized that is the biggest detriment to my success. So, take my advice and don’t think about it, just do it.

These are the main lessons I learned in 2020 that I will take into 2021 and put into action, because if anything 2020 taught me that life is fleeting and that nothing will ever go as you planned. So, the best thing you can do is go for it and go with the flow.

Here are some of my goals for the new year that I would love for you to keep me accountable with

Maintain a consistent and regular spiritual routine to create a long-lasting connection with GOD.
Maintain a consistent and regular posting schedule for all my platforms
Create high-quality content that captures the reader's attention
Lose weight
Save Money
Spend Quality time with my loved ones
Travel

Let me know some of your goals down below, so we can keep each other accountable. 2021 is our year, it might not be any different than 2020 with the pandemic still around, but it will be better. In Jesus' name.

10 Things I've Learned in 2020 & Goals for 2021