What’s New?

Eat Less. Read More. Journal.

What New Year’s resolutions did you make?  I try not to make the “lose weight and exercise” pledge because we all know where that ends up by month’s end! The last several years I’ve made my resolution around intangibles which are harder to measure (unlike the scales!) and success is defined from within. “Find happiness in the Now” was one from a few years ago when I found myself constantly worrying about what tomorrow would bring and always trying to plan the future. That year, I learned to live more in the present by journaling each day about the one thing that made me smile. “Be more mindful” was another resolution that helped me teach myself to be more aware of my own experiences as well as the feelings of others. Last year, my 2019 vow was to “focus on what’s most important”. It required me to simplify, and to say ‘no’ more often than ‘yes’. And I can confidently say I did that. Maybe not enough, but enough for my own sense of achievement.

This year, my resolution is more specific than usual, but without definitive the parameters. I mean, think about it. We put enough pressure on ourselves every day, so adding one more task to the list that we can specifically measure seems like a recipe for disappointment. Undefined intangibles are definitely the way to go!

One thing I’ve learned from all this writing I’ve done this last year is that my days are less active. So eating a little less (and hopefully a little healthier!) is definitely in order this year! And reading a little more. For me, it’s about expanding horizons and enjoying the melody of the written word. And journaling. Writing is the best therapy and a wonderful way to record the most important history. Your own!