There is a lot to complain about what 2020 has offered to us. Let it be loss/distance of/from loved ones, agitation due to systematic failure in dealing with issues of concern like racism (USA), farmers welfare (India), and many more unfortunate outcomes of the pandemic and collective decisions made by the top 1%. If you just woke up from under a sheet of ice, you can get a hint of 2020 from this video:

Rest assured, I am not here on 31st December, to test your appetite for negative content. This is just a small reflection of what I have learned from 2020 in summary. I hope it clicks.

Materialism 📱

• You probably don't need to own the latest gadgets, whenever they are available.
• Reflect on what value does each product you consume/own provides to your life.
• Do not attach the idea of happiness with the stuff that you possess.
• If you choose to upgrade, look into recycling.
• There is always a cost associated with electronic waste and we have only one planet.

Where to go? The Minimalists: Less Is Now

Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things Youtube - Matt D'Avella

Money 💰

• Invest the money that you make in your prime towards your future.
• 'Life is short', yes, but it is also unpredictable. Don't wait for calamities to serve as a wake-up call.
• Don't live life from paycheck-to-paycheck. Cut down on unnecessary expenses.

Where to go?

Work 💻

• It will not cease to exist after you. People/tasks can really wait.
• Don't attach your identity to the outcomes of your work or what you do.
• Reflect timely on possible burnout and take mindful breaks.
• Working from home is a privilege, but it is not easy. Do not let people tell you otherwise.
• If you have to use words from corporate propaganda to explain what you really do, reassess your position.
• Plans are guesswork. Nobody can plan for uncertainties. Don't fool yourself. Start small, keep focus.

Where to go? Stuff can be repetitive, but if you need 🔨 to keep it in your 🧠. Here you go.

Care 💗

• Do not take your loved ones for granted.
• Build habits that can keep you on course.

  "Improvements are only temporary until they become part of who you are. -The goal is not to read a book, the goal is to become a reader. -The goal is not to run a marathon, the goal is to become a runner. -The goal is not to learn an instrument, the goal is to become a musician. This year, focus on the identity you want to build." - James Clear, author Atomic Habits

• You cannot procrastinate on your well-being.

If you have come this far, I hope you take a deep breath of gratitude and treat yourself blessed to see the next opportunity this world has to offer.