Making 2023 the Best Year Ever

by Marie-Josée Taillefer

The holidays have passed once again— what a great time it was to rejoice, relax, and reconnect with our nearest and dearest. 2022 is over, leaving us with plenty of new memories.

And now we’re entering a new year.

How do you see it?

What are your plans?

Take the time to remember the important events that punctuated your year: the people who crossed your path, the activities that inspired and motivated you, the little discoveries you made.

It’s equally important to reflect on the tougher parts of the year: the challenges you faced, the things you found less easy, the things you’d rather not repeat. So look back on 2022, with all its highs and lows. Be kind and especially forgiving to yourself. Avoid being judgmental and try to be observant instead. By realizing everything you’ve accomplished, you can identify what you’d like to keep doing and what you’d like to start.

A Blank Slate!

This self-assessment makes it easier to set goals for the coming year. It helps you keep a light heart and an open mind to see what makes you happy. It shows you the exciting projects that give life meaning. Keep in mind that your goals don’t have to be large, either. They can be very simple: listening to new music, writing a page a day, taking a different route for your evening stroll, tasting a new flavour of tea, or offering a few hours of your time for a good cause.

Sometimes, trying something different is enough to pique our curiosity and encourage us to keep exploring. There’s no need to become a whole new person; it’s enough to find small ways to add joy to your everyday life. The important thing is to stay physically, mentally, and socially active.

Health First

To fully enjoy everything life has to offer, it’s crucial to make your health a priority.

Are you doing everything you can to make sure you’re living life to the fullest? Eating well will give you the energy you need for that cross-country skiing trip. Getting enough sleep will help you pay attention when you go out for coffee with friends. Good eyesight will make a museum visit so much more enjoyable. And what about your hearing? Is it letting you enjoy the concerts you go to or understand the joke your granddaughter is telling you so proudly?

Healthy hearing is so much more than just hearing well. It’s the immense joy of understanding well. Of staying in touch with our surroundings: the sounds of nature, the beauty of music, and the confidences of a loved one, yes, but also the warnings or sound signals that let you avoid unpleasant situations or even danger.

Preserving healthy hearing is like adding colour to your day. It’s the secret ingredient that’s key to a healthy, fulfilling life.

If you have any concerns about the quality of your hearing, don’t wait to seek help. Stay on top of your hearing health. Go out and gather the information that could make such a difference in every moment of your day. Contact the Lobe clinic nearest you and get an appointment for a free* hearing consultation, which includes an evaluation of your hearing. Thinking about what could be beneficial for you is an important step, but acting on it is the only way to become your best self!

I hope you have a wonderful, fulfilling 2023. And above all, I wish you good health, since that is what lets you live your dreams!

Marie-Josée Taillefer Ambassador of

Health