I don’t know about you, but I’m REALLY looking forward to a fresh start in 2021. With a New Year RIGHT around the corner and a couple extra hours of free time on my hands (thank you, Christmas break!), I decided it was time to hit up YouTube and try to get inspired to make my New Year the BEST YEAR EVER!
(Or at least better than 2020. But preferably the best year ever!)
I was looking for motivational videos to give me some productivity tips, get myself goal-focused, and just overall inspire me to be my best self and hit the ground running as we start the year.
But Then…There Was Inspiration Overload
It turns out there are A LOT of videos to choose from. As I sat on my couch and YouTubed it up, I must admit found it a little ironic that I was spending a decent amount of time watching YouTube videos…in an effort to learn how to get more done, to stop wasting time, and make the most of my life.
But they DO say you have to spend money to make money, SO I rationalized you might have to spend time to make time.
Or at least I had to spend time – but now if YOU are looking to get some tips and inspiration to start your year…without feeling that couch potato guilt…here is a short list of some of my favorites from the search.
I picked out videos that are short with actionable steps and/or a strong, inspiring message. Now you can cut to the chase and get a strong dose of positive New Year’s vibes in about 40 minutes with these five inspirational YouTube videos!
Most Likely to Stop You From Hitting Snooze: Mel Robbins: Why hitting “snooze” ruins your brain
I ended up watching a couple of helpful videos by Mel Robbins in my YouTube binge, but here’s a quick one to get this party started. Robbins talks about the brain science about why we need to wake up when our alarm goes off the first time, and introduces her “5-4-3-2-1” technique for getting out of bed. (I’ve only tried it once, but so far so good! Check out some of her other videos too to find out more about her 5 second rule and other ways it can be applied).
Most Likely to Help You Make the Most of Your Mornings: 10 Morning Habits Geniuses Use To Jump Start Their Brain | Jim Kwik
This short video packs a punch and got me excited about making more of an effort to solidify a healthy morning routine in 2021.
Most Likely to Build a Couple of Extra Hours into Your Week: How To Multiply Your Time | Rory Vaden
In this TEDx Talk, Rory Vaden makes some interesting points about prioritizing our tasks. For me, the reminders to automate and delegate tasks were big.
Most Likely to Get You to Look for Half-Full Glasses: Getting stuck in the negatives (and how to get unstuck) | Alison Ledgerwood
In her TEDx Talk, Alison Ledgerwood shares her interesting research about negativity and positivity. It turns out there’s a reason that a negative comment can do so much damage. My takeaway was to watch my negativity this year and try harder to focus on positivity and gratitude, whether I’m talking to a student, a family member, a colleague, or even myself.
Most Likely to Light a Little Fire in Your Teacher Heart as We Start 2021: Motivational Speaker for Teachers | Professional Development | Jeremy Anderson
Not quite ready to go back from Christmas break? In a short clip of a speech he delivered to 1,400 teachers, Jeremy Anderson hits you in the feels, reminds you about why you became a teacher, gets you pumped and jacked to go back to school after New Year’s.
I hope those vids gave you some thoughts and ideas to get you going in the New Year! Happy 2021 from So Blessed to Be a Teacher. 😁
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