{"id":36424,"date":"2022-01-03T10:23:33","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T15:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com\/?p=36424"},"modified":"2022-01-03T10:23:33","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T15:23:33","slug":"how-to-start-2022-with-a-bang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/how-to-start-2022-with-a-bang\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start 2022 With A Bang"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome 2022! Our arms are open and we\u2019re ready for a fresh start. It\u2019s nearly impossible to enter the new year without at least some excitement. Everyone is making goals and plans! As horse owners and riders, naturally your resolutions probably center around your barn life. Will you ride more? Try a new discipline? Maybe, buy a second or third horse\u2026 The possibilities are endless!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to start the new year off on the right foot, then some planning is in order! Get your notepad ready and jot down some of these thoughts. You won\u2019t want to miss this advice!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pick a word, instead of a resolution.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Unfortunately, most well-meaning people lose interest in their resolutions shortly after the new year. The spark fades and their former goal becomes a distant memory. A great alternative is to pick a single word of the year. This word will be your focus each and every day. It\u2019s who you want to be and how you want to live. In a way, it becomes your compass and helps to direct your decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s some tips\u2026 Think about the person you want to be? What characteristics does this person have? Create a list of words that describe this potential person. Okay, now it\u2019s time to pick one word. For the rest of the year, embrace it! You can jot in down on sticky notes, hang it in the barn, share it on social media, create a mantra around it, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some potential words include- joy, balance, dream, wonder, learn, laugh, forgive, celebrate, flourish, slow, family, love, discipline, focus, among others\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep a 2022 journal.<\/b><\/h3>\n

People have been doing it for centuries- writing in their journal that is. A diary or journal is an excellent way to record experiences, jot down thoughts, and keep track of goals. It can be anything you want it to be!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the new year, consider starting a riding or horse journal. What better way to monitor your horse\u2019s progress or even your own than with a daily or weekly journal entry. They can be short and sweet or lengthy and detailed. The most rewarding part is looking back after some weeks have pasted and seeing the progress you have made.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Make more memories.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Let 2022 be the year that you \u2018get back on the horse\u2019. COVID has put a damper on many activities and gatherings. Horse shows and barn parties are just now starting to resume, but cautiously. And while it\u2019s important to be safe and stay healthy, don\u2019t let that be your excuse to stop living anymore. There are plenty of things you can do while social distancing or even from the comforts of your home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s some ideas to get your mind jogging\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n