I don't make resolutions at all. I just resolve each day to see it as a new day and make it as satisfying and value-filled as possible.
I no longer watch the news. I'm having a wonderful break from Facebook.
TV and eating has never been something we do. I embroider every night while watching TV and the worst thing would be to combine food and drink with nice fabric and thread. So husband and self have a cup of tea and a biscuit at about 7-30 and then that's it till breakfast next morning.
I think we have a habitual lifestyle (Atomic Habits) but it's all generally organisational things which help us navigate life more easily. My bad habits? Too much introspectivity and second-guessing...
I'm thrilled to say I made no resolutions or goals in January. But tomorrow and for the next week I'm eliminating everything that isn't working (subscriptions, courses, emails, socials, certain exercises, supplements, and clothing that no longer fits) to start my new fiscal year with a fresh slate.
And I'll do a deep cleaning this week to really get things right. I'll allow adding in three things in three months and see where it goes from there. When something sticks for that long it will be a keeper for three additional months. That's the general plan, anyway.
Hang in there! Winter is a hard time for any of these changes. It feels like we are all struggling.
I think the trick is to change one LITTLE thing so that we feel like the PROCESS has started and we are on for the ride. When that one thing becomes regular, add another little thing, and so on.
James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, says habits are not a finish line; they are a lifestyle. "If you can get just 1 percent better each day, you'll end up with results that are nearly 37 times better after one year."
I feel like resolutions should never start in the winter! I try and be gentle with myself until March at least. 😅 Hope you are well and giving yourself grace. 🫶🏻 Glad you’ve had time with family. 🥰
I don't make resolutions at all. I just resolve each day to see it as a new day and make it as satisfying and value-filled as possible.
I no longer watch the news. I'm having a wonderful break from Facebook.
TV and eating has never been something we do. I embroider every night while watching TV and the worst thing would be to combine food and drink with nice fabric and thread. So husband and self have a cup of tea and a biscuit at about 7-30 and then that's it till breakfast next morning.
I think we have a habitual lifestyle (Atomic Habits) but it's all generally organisational things which help us navigate life more easily. My bad habits? Too much introspectivity and second-guessing...
I'm thrilled to say I made no resolutions or goals in January. But tomorrow and for the next week I'm eliminating everything that isn't working (subscriptions, courses, emails, socials, certain exercises, supplements, and clothing that no longer fits) to start my new fiscal year with a fresh slate.
And I'll do a deep cleaning this week to really get things right. I'll allow adding in three things in three months and see where it goes from there. When something sticks for that long it will be a keeper for three additional months. That's the general plan, anyway.
Hang in there! Winter is a hard time for any of these changes. It feels like we are all struggling.
I think the trick is to change one LITTLE thing so that we feel like the PROCESS has started and we are on for the ride. When that one thing becomes regular, add another little thing, and so on.
James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, says habits are not a finish line; they are a lifestyle. "If you can get just 1 percent better each day, you'll end up with results that are nearly 37 times better after one year."
Great advice, Renato. I need to add Atomic Habits to my reading list this year. And maybe move it up the list to…NEXT!
Thanks for your insights!
We are all different folks with different needs, but I've found his suggestions helpful. I hope they are useful to you, too. Good luck! :)
I feel like resolutions should never start in the winter! I try and be gentle with myself until March at least. 😅 Hope you are well and giving yourself grace. 🫶🏻 Glad you’ve had time with family. 🥰