Happy New Year’s Eve party people!

Today is the day we say goodbye to 2019 and the end of a decade while we welcome in 2020 with open arms!

While I think 2019 was a great year for me academically, financially, and athletically. There are a few things that I would like to leave behind as we close this chapter of our lives. These are honest and are a result of me reflecting on some major themes I saw while reflecting over 2019.

So Let’s get into it, shall we!

#1 – Saying I Can’t

I’ve realized after a long reflection that the saying “whether you think you can or you think you can’t you are both usually right”. I realized that saying ” I can’t ” do something limits my own ability to learn and progress. Someone with as big of goals as me really had to learn this the hard way. In order to reach your goals, you have to remember that I Can is one of the most powerful weapons you can have.

#2 – Beating Myself Up

I am notorious for being the hardest one on myself. If I do bad at something, I have the tendency to let myself fall down the rabbit hole. I learned through talking to both my old and new coach that while being disappointed in a performance when you know you can do better means that you care and will work harder next time. Beating yourself up over it and not practicing short term memory is not an act of self-love or healthy habits. I’m leaving behind this practice because I love myself more than ever before and I know I don’t deserve to be my worse enemy. I’m working on becoming my #1 fan!

#3 – Comparing Myself

I found myself multiple times this year comparing myself to other athletes and people that I saw on social media and sometimes even in real life. It was never like “oh they are prettier” more so, “oh look how successful, they are much better I can’t compete” What I noticed with those phrases is that when it was time to compete against those people I would get irrationally nervous, and lose the race or competition even before it began. It took some practice and some major competitions and some small ones for it to get pounded into my head that there is only 1 Domonique and she is a force to be reckoned with. I am leaving behind comparison because it is the detriment to my dreams and mine are too important to destroy.

I hope these honest reflections really help you think about what you want to leave behind in 2019. I’m learning and growing each and every day. I am really grateful for all of what 2019 had in store for me and I am even more excited to work to achieve all of what 2020 has as well!

So Let’s Get it #2020vision! Let me know on my IG what you want to leave behind in 2019!

See you in the New Year,

Domonique