I have a really hard time with New Years Resolutions. Luckily, 99% of the world feels the same way. I’m almost positive I didn’t even make a New Years resolution last year. Slacker- I know.
I think the problem is we all take things so seriously. We have this pressure on us to perform 24 hours a day, get good grades, have perfect bodies, make Pinterest-worthy meals, have the newest toys etc. It’s really just ridiculous. No wonder our resolutions fall through the cracks.
Maybe if we made resolutions that couldn’t be measured- resolutions that were more light-hearted, then our actions wouldn’t feel like pressured performances.
It seems like most people GLADLY want to leave 2016 behind. I can’t say I feel the same. 2016 has been pretty awesome considering I got married to a totally awesome dude, moved to one of the prettiest places I’ve ever been, and started a really RAD job at a healthy and thriving church. But, I know that some people lost family members, lost jobs, really hate how the elections turned out, and are just really OVER this year. I totally get it.
Even if it seems the world around us isn’t accomplishing a lot, we ourselves can move mountains- or at least big hills. The actual definition of a “resolution” is to make a formal intention. So let’s make some light-hearted intentions.
1. I want to be mindful to eat fresh veggies every day, but also indulge in my favorite past time- the taco– when necessary. And I won’t regret it. No one needs that negativity.
2. I hate when people judge me, but I also catch myself judging others sometimes- especially through social media. Ugh, like STOP. If I don’t agree with what people are saying or posting, I just need to distance myself instead of judging. Each person has their own way of doing things and living their lives- I can’t judge someone because they do things differently than I do. Ya know?
3. Love myself MORE. Society and social media has a sneaky way of making me feel like I’m not pretty enough, smart enough and good enough. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does- it really gets to me. I want to focus more on celebrating how God made me-
flaws and all
And that’s it folks. I’m not vowing to lose 15 pounds, promising myself a promotion or deleting all of my social media accounts because the rest of the world sucks.
I simply want to have a better attitude and appreciate the little things. Something tells me that if we focus on this- our little intentions can turn into huge accomplishments.
OK. It’s your turn.
Focus on a few light-hearted intentions and see where 2017 will take you!
xoxo
Ashley
P.S. feel free to share some of your resolutions in the comments
Staying away from negative individuals is one of my resolutions. Staying healthy and taking better care of myself will be very important. But, I am positive I still miss both of you vrry much. I will stick with fish tacos.
Love to both of you.
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