#405: 20 Good Things About 2020

  20 Good Things About 2020 PODCAST #405   2020 is a year where your mindset - and your perspective - will make or break you; this podcast episode will help you have a winning perspective about what might be the most challenging year of all of our lives. Here are 20 good things about 2020 that you can apply to your life too. These 20 good things about 2020 will help you stay persistent, powerful, and filled with peace as we continue in the year. This just might change your perspective about everything. Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/405 In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're diving into a chat about: The power of perspective - no matter your circumstances20 good things - for real - about 2020 How our feelings follow our thoughts - and how to train our thoughts   REVIEW OF THE WEEK:   Answered Prayer - 5 starts, by ItsMeBrittV I had been kept awake the night before a HUGE event/opportunity for me because of my own anxiety and insecurities. I stopped in the midst of the spiral and prayed for help overcoming my own self doubt. I've always let my fear steal my joy in BIG moments. The next morning as I was getting ready for the day, something told me to search "Confidence" in podcasts ... and BAM. Here you were. A literal answer to prayer. Thank you for walking faithfully in your calling.    20 GOOD THINGS ABOUT 2020:   Slowing Down and Simplifying Life: less rushing, more presenceStripping of busyness and distractionIncreased dependence on God - a requirement of faith reintroduced into common conversationCloser connections with community - they are your connection, lifeline, and experienceDeeper sense of gratitude for basics and the people who serve on the front line of lifeTechnology, where it is and how it has pivoted to keep us connected - and how it will change and give us options we never imagined as a result in the futureMedical advances; we live in 2020, not 1820, and we have millions of medical workers around the world united in solving a pandemicDivisions that ignited unity and much-needed conversations about civil rightsReawakened appreciation for how we need one another, we need touch and we need small community interactions Advanced and widespread access of education, online courses, virtual therapy - no longer are there barriers (time, cost, lack of access) to many life-changing resources -- this is a year of personal development and growth Decreased stigma for the need of mental wellness and conversations about depression, anxiety, addiction, and the like.More personal understanding for what matters and what doesn't - what to spend your money, time and energy on, and what not to - how to let go of the little thingsPersonalized appreciation for access to foodRenewed gratitude for cleaning products, clean water, and basic human necessities Higher call to showing up in life for our purpose and to make a difference --- life is short, and we are all intimately aware of thisDeep appreciation for travel and freedom - the gift of missing what has been removed from what was previously normal New sense of wonder and awe for large gatherings - sports, music, theatre, festivals, etc.: we won't take this for grantedOpportunity to try on new things - new style, new goals, new pace of life, etc. - this can be a reset year we have needed and never dreamed to ask for Extreme character growth: this is the bootcamp of perseverance, patience, compassion, hope, trust, being in placeMore intimate relationships with close friends and family - the connection of going through something separate, yet together      SPONSORSHIP: BETTERHELP   Is there something interfering with your happiness? Have you been wanting to start counseling, but not know where to look or start?  BetterHelp will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. You get to connect in a safe and private online environment - it's so convenient,