Why Resolutions Suck
How are those resolutions going?
It’s only a few days into this shiny brand new year & I am willing to bet you’re already struggling with the resolutions, goals & promises you made to yourself.. amiright?
Stop. Beating. Yourself. Up.
Cuz resolutions suck.
And here’s why…
You don’t actually believe you’re gonna stick with them.
You’ve tried year after year and know how hard they are.
You’ve disappointed yourself over & over.
And now you feel obligated to try again, knowing full well you have about a 4.5% chance of success.. ouch..
Maybe that’s just me 🤷♀️, or maybe you can relate 🙋♀️.
Either you’ll feel understood, or you’ll be able to better understand someone who’s struggling.
Weeellll, there must be a better way right? Something easier. Less painful.
You’re right! There is. Likely several better ways to start your new year off on a more positive note, with less pressure and more enthusiasm.
Here are a few I’m using this year:
Celebrate - list all the things you learned & accomplished last year; big, small or ordinary — anything that comes to mind that you’re proud of or didn’t pause to celebrate. Now’s your chance!
Accept - what compliments, comments or appreciation did you receive last year — write that down too. Anything that made you feel good. It’s time to accept them. Own them. Believe them. You deserved them!
Plan - if you were to enjoy yourself even more than you did last year, what would you: do more of? — do less of? — do differently?
See?! Not a single sucky thing on that list. It’s all real-good feel-good vibes that will have you looking forward to this new adventure instead of dreading the day you finally give up on your resolutions… (again).
Here’s some great advice I recently heard:
Stop searching for happiness & start following your joy.
Joy is not a goal. It is a guide.
Pay attention when you experience it.
Care to share what your plans are for this year? I’d love to hear from you!
And dear friend, thank you for being here. I appreciate you so much. You inspire me!
In case nobody mentioned it yet today, I want you to know how incredibly amazing you are — so strong, beautiful & capable. You matter. You are seen. You are loved. 💗
xo Deena
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