Blog Post One
January 11, 2024
New Year, New Goals
I saw an Instagram post that re-labelled New Years Resolutions as “Ins” and “Outs”. Whether you choose to create a resolution, list your “ins” and “outs” or casually tell a friend that you hope to drink less, excercise more, eliminate curse words, be a better sister/daughter it really does not matter. I think we all have things we want to work to improve and the new year seems like a natural time to create this clean slate of new goals. However, I think there are some important things to remember:
You can start new habits or goals anytime of the year.
Listing the goals or the resolutions is the easiest step, but they mean nothing if you do not take action.
So this year, I’m taking action on a goal I have had for a while - to create a blog. Developing a space where I can be creative and share my experiences as I explore truly makes me excited. One of the first steps I felt necessary to take while building this blog was to find some resources to help me find inspiration or learn something.
I googled “5 books to read if you feel stuck” and it lead me to a website Aimleaf.com where I found the following list of books:
The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle
The Compound Effect, by Darren Hardy
Can’t Hurt Me, by David Goggins
The $100 Startup, by Chris Guillebeau
Shoedog, by Phil Knight
These nonfiction books were recommended as they provide perspective and powerful insights from inspirational people. So I am starting with the first book on the list, The Power of Now. I will report back once I finish it, as it is too early for me to provide an opinion. I plan to read all 5 in this order.
I am also journaling. This is something I have always struggled to start or stay consistent with. It feels foreign and strange to me. Writing about a topic, experience, or interest, I understand. Writing about my day, or my feelings, is not something that comes very easily to me. There are times that I literally have no idea what to write about and about 5 minutes later, I realize that I must have had something to say because suddenly I’m on page 3 of my journal entry. I try not to judge my writing, or if there was a point to it. I think it is important to just unleash whatever thoughts are running through my mind and put it down on paper.
Other goals I have for this year…
Run my first 10k
Develop a yoga or pilates practice
Cut out mindless scrolling - no social media for a least one week per month and limit scrolling to a couple times of week rather than every day
Positive attitude
More focus on creating memories with friends and family
This is my very first blog post. I can’t believe it. I’m doing the damn thing.
Be back next week.
Xo,
L
