Where you are a year from now is a reflection of the choices you choose to make right now. – Unknown Author

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Special Thought – Stay patient and trust your journey.

Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! It has been two years since I stepped out on faith and created my Renew Inspiration blog. I stayed committed and focused throughout the year to post inspirational and uplifting blog posts. My ultimate goal was to inspire, encourage and motivate everyone who visits my webpage.

In addition, I’ve met so many awesome bloggers and authors along the way. There is so much to learn and share with one another in the blogging and writing community. I want to pause at this time to thank you for being supportive throughout my blogging journey!

So, today I want to take some time to focus on 2019 Blogging and Self-Reflection:

• Renew Inspiration Blog Details

• Affiliate Programs

• Social Media Accounts

• 2020 Renew Inspiration Blog Goals

• Ways to Practice Self-Reflection

• Journal Prompts – Mind, Body & Spirit

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RENEW INSPIRATION BLOG DETAILS

• 74 Blog Posts in 2019 vs 86 Blog Posts in 2018

• 323 Subscribers in 2019 vs 195 Subscribers in 2018

• 16,748 Hits Blog Stats in 2019 vs 7,004 Hits Blog Stats in 2018

AFFILIATE PROGRAMS

In addition, I have set up affiliate links with WordPress, Blue Host, Amazon and Target to help monetize my Renew Inspiration blog. Unfortunately, I have not been successful with this venture yet. Moving forward, please support my affiliate program endeavors by clicking on the links below or within my blog posts to make purchases so I can receive a commission to help offset my blogging costs:

WordPress

Blue Host

Amazon

Target

SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS

Next, within a year, my Renew Inspiration social media accounts have grown so much because of supportive people like you. For that, I want to say thank you. However, if you have not followed my social media accounts, please follow the links below:

• Pinterest – www.pinterest.com/lporter08/
6,700 Followers in 2019 vs 3,759 Followers in 2018

• Twitter – www.twitter.com/renew_lporter08
3,887 Followers in 2019 vs 2,075 Followers in 2018

• Instagram – www.instagram.com/renewinspiration/
887 Followers in 2019 vs 686 Followers in 2018

• Facebook – www.facebook.com/renewinspirationmindbodyspirit
474 Likes & 486 Follows in 2019 vs 330 Likes & 336 Follows in 2018

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2020 RENEW INSPIRATION BLOG GOALS

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. – Jim Rohn

Unfortunately, I did not reach all my 2019 blog goals so I will keep the same goals for 2020.

• Goal #1 – To increase my Renew Inspiration blog subscribers.

• Goal #2 – To increase my Renew Inspiration social media platform followers.

• Goal #3 – To market my Renew Inspiration blog using various social media platforms.

• Goal #4 – To research and create my first E-Book.

• Goal #5 – To finish writing my first Renew Inspiration book.

On the other hand, have you ever just sat down in a quiet place and allowed yourself to think without interruption? This process is called self-reflection. It’s really important to spend quality time in self-reflection mode whether you have all your stuff together (you think) or you’re still trying to find your way (most of us).

DEFINE SELF-REFLECTION

Self-reflection is a humbling process. It’s essential to find out why you think, say, and do certain things…then better yourself. – Unknown Author

Before moving forward, I think it is important to understand what self-reflection is before you can commit to practicing it on a regular basis. Self-reflection can be defined as meditation or serious thought about one’s character, actions, and motives. To take it a step further, you must be willing to learn more about your fundamental nature, purpose, and essence of life.

Now, take a moment and look in a mirror. What do you see? You see a reflection of who you are on the outside. For example, you notice your physical facial features, the color of your skin, your hair color and style, etc. However, self-reflection is not only your outward appearance, but it is a way of assessing yourself deep within – mind, body, and spirit.

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WAYS TO PRACTICE SELF-REFLECTION

My body is healthy, my mind is focused, my soul is calm. – Unknown Author

As you begin to practice self-reflection in your life, you will notice a shift in your mindset, an increase of positivity in your life, and discover a deeper connection within.

Here’s some healthy ways to practice self-reflection throughout your journey:

• Peaceful Walk in Nature – Calms your mind, body and spirit.

• Prayer and meditation – Take a moment to quiet your mind, read a scripture, pray, and meditate. Allow your mind, body, and spirit to only connect with God so you can hear His voice.

• Yoga and exercise – Every day is important to do some form of yoga and exercise. Movement gives you more energy and helps keep you healthy.

• Reading inspirational books – Reading keeps your brain healthy, but reading inspirational books also keeps you in a positive mood.

• Read Blogs and Inspirational Books from other Writers – Allows you to be supportive while gaining different perspectives and finding fresh thoughts/ideas.

• Reciting positive affirmations – Reciting positive affirmations will give you hope and encourage you to focus on your goals/dreams.

• Spend Time Researching and Brainstorming – Helps you learn new information; Knowledge is Power.

• Writing or journaling – Writing is a form of self-expression. Capture every moment of your life in a journal so you can pause to reflect on the good times and make changes to avoid bad situations.

• Drawing and painting – Showing your creative side will help to open your mind to different aspects of life. You become calm and relaxed as if you have no care in the world.

• Listen to Classical, Instrumental, Jazz or Gospel Music – Helps to calm and relax you.

• Try a Hobby – Allows you to enjoy something you are passionate about.

• Vision board – Create a vision board so you can have a road map to success. Be creative and use pictures from magazines or from online, quotes, goals, etc.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it. – Unknown Author

Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey and everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!

MIND

• What am I thinking right now in this very moment?

• What thought patterns do I have and how do they impact my life?

• How does meditation guide me through my day?

BODY

• What is one old habit you want to eliminate in your life?

• How often do you exercise during the week?

• How do relax your body?

SPIRIT

• Am I spiritually grounded right now in this very moment?

• Are there areas of my life where I need to learn to trust in God?

• How has journaling helped me get closer to being spiritually grounded?

TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT

Let’s talk. Share your thoughts in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback! What is missing from your life right now in this very moment? How do you nurture your mind, body, and spirit?

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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