I’ve turned the whole New Year’s Resolutions scene on its head and will just observe goals to Resolve – parts of my life to focus on and continuously improve with the intention of setting specific goals as I go. It will avoid burn out, the address the disenfranchisement that comes with goals being missed, and in general be a lot more flexible. I’m tried of getting into March and I’ve given up the ghost so to speak! Heh.
1. Heal Thyself Physician: Having an exercise goal is thoughtful but I need to be more realistic and change the entire mentality on this. I need to treat my whole self, my body, my mind, my heart, and my emotions. Just doing one section leaves me unbalanced if I just focus on one part of me. This means exercising frequently, mediation just as much, self check-ins, and not pushing myself when I need a moment.
2. Be my authentic self – oh boy this will be a fun one. I dedicated myself up being more honest last year and it was beneficial; this is the next step. It goes beyond being honest and into being truthful – to me, that’s putting all the cards out there when needed, not just what needs to be said. Not EXACTLY my preference or my strong suit but I need to step up and see this through.
3. For real, get out more – Due to some shitty past experiences, I have a natural tendency these days to hide out at home. It’s a lot easier since my home life is no longer a stressful experience, quite the opposite these days, so I just work and stay put. I need to get out more and I know it so I will be working on doing so on a regular basis – ADVENTURE! 😃
4. Standing up for myself – I’m notorious for being a knock over and having permeable boundaries; this needs to change. I want to firm up my resolve but do so tastefully; I have no desire to flip into an asshole in some loose obtensable action to be more… Firm. Sheesh, no, let’s not do that. But being less assertive to avoid confrontation is almost as terrible – if it needs to be said, say it with class and say it well. That’s decidedly a needed change.
5. Take it the fuck easy – I’m also notorious for being way too uptight these days. I need to remember that I am an ethical hedonist; I’m supposed to enjoy life to it’s fullest – not RUN life to it’s fullest. I’ll leave my mechanical self at work where it does it’s designs best, I need to remember to chill, breathe, and relax more. I think I will start to really cherish my contentment a lot more when I stop frantically death gripping it. 😉
There it is folks! I’m hoping this approach sticks and continues throughout the year, thank you for your support!!!
Love, D
Gilded Gibberish. 