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Four Things to Do to Start Off 2024 the Right Way

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Welcome back to My Jamaican Vignettes and a happy 2024! Wow a new year, a reset. What do you want to achieve this year? My 2024 word of the year is ‘alignment’. I am all about setting goals and living with more intention and thought. And I want to help you get in the right mindset to achieve your wildest dreams this year. Let’s discuss 2024 goals and four things you can do right now to start off 2024 on the right path.

Four Things To Do To Start 2024 Off Right

Reflect on the Past Year

Take some time to reflect on the past year. What are you grateful for? What did you learn? What do you want to leave behind? You could take some time to reflect and journal your reflections on the past year. It helps you develop a growth mindset and a better understanding of what matters to you.

Set Your Top Goals

Think about what you want to achieve in 2024. Write down your goals and make a plan to achieve them. Break down your goals into smaller steps to make them more manageable. It allows you to feel confident and optimistic about your future. We all know about SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable and time-bound), you do it at work each year so do it your personal life. What is your wildest dream? What is the secret passion project that you are too afraid to start? Chart your path to success.

Make a Positive Commitment

Decide on one positive change you want to make in your life. Maybe you want to start exercising more, eating healthier, or spending more time with loved ones. Making a positive commitment can help you improve your life in many ways. And before you know it, it will snowball.

Take Care of Yourself

Make sure you are taking care of your physical and mental health. Eat nutritious foods, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly. It helps you reduce stress, improve your mood, and increase your energy levels.

Following these tips can help you start off 2024 on the right foot.

These are just a few tips to get you started. There are many other things you can do to start off 2024 the right way. The most important thing is to find what works best for you and to make sure you are taking care of yourself.

I would also like to add that it is important to be patient with yourself. It takes time to make changes in your life. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t see results immediately. Just keep at it and you will eventually reach your goals.

Finally, I would like to wish you all the best for 2024! Make it a great year!


Do you set resolutions? What about a theme or word of the year? I told you mine in the introduction. Share yours in the comments and lets go after our dreams this year.

Thanks for reading. Next week it is all about 2024 reading goals.

Chantel DaCosta is a storyteller, editor and lifestyle blogger. She is passionate about mental health awareness and Jamaican women's own-voices stories.

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