I don't believe in resolutions.
Maybe it's because when I try to set them, they end up something along the lines of:
"Go to the gym, like, 8x a week."
"Become a vegan."
"Eat no sugar ever."
"Become a professional college blogger."
"Cook semi-real food."
And my personal favorite:
"Be more granola."
I kid you not these are actual resolutions from previous years.
I don't think I really understood how to make successful goals for myself... with like a plan...
But whatever. I still don't believe in them.
I don't believe in completely starting over just because it's a new year.
To me it's setting myself up for disappointment. Extremely equivalent to a jerk opening a giant box of office supplies in front of my face and telling me I can't have any, not even an eraser, to accidentally buying gluten-full cookies that you thought were gluten-free, or worse, ordering a grande skinny vanilla late with soy milk that ends up NOT BEING SOY.
I'M TALKING REAL DISAPPOINTMENT PEOPLE.
I think it's my personality that hates them because I tend to be a perfectionist.
SURPRISE I KNOW.
I have a hard time asking for help, going to the gym consistently, and not eating sugar. I get waaaaaay too stressed over silly things (just ask my mom) and don't spend my money wisely. I'm a pinterestaholic who love love looooooves coffee. I wan't a little black kitten. (Okay, that's not so much an imperfection as it is a fact. Just thought you should know I want one.)
Now to all my fans, I know I know, you are surprised I am human. I get it. But it's time you heard the truth.
Bring it in everyone. Let's hug it out.
I think more important than resolutions are reminders.
Reminders to remind me that:
- Life can be hard, but you'll get through it.
- You are doing your best.
- You shouldn't be so hard on yourself.
- You can handle anything anyone or situation throws at you because you are a bad ass.
With these there is zero pressure, and a huge opportunity for growth.
Which is what I need because I'm a recovering stress case.
*can I get an amen emoji here*
Maybe resolutions work for you, and more power to you.
You gotta do you baby.
But if I can help one person, even if it's just myself, learn to take things as they come and be patient, I think I've done my non-official job. Because I officially work at a pizza place and I don't think self-betterment is on the menu.
Hope your new year is off to a great start. Because guess what?
You deserve it.
Peace and blessings peaches.
Dylan