It's been 2012 for two days now, and I've been thinking about what I'm going to try and accomplish this year.
My problem: New Year's resolutions stink. They're impossible to accomplish because I always forget about my resolutions or make them far too ambitious. Soon enough I start thinking to myself, "do I really expect to do [impossible resolution] every day? HA."
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| Sleepy Puppy knows what I'm talking about. |
(Apparently, everyone talks like they're from the 1950s at the start of the year, too.)
But sure enough, attendance begins to thin out by February until only the true die-hard fitness folks are left, scoffing at our attempts to pump iron on a regular basis.
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| Pictured: something that is easy to not do. I'm busy eating. |
Someone wise mentioned setting habits instead of resolutions, and I've decided to do exactly that.
"Resolutions" sound too wishy-washy to me. They set a tone that invites failure and skimping. But to set a habit implies commitment and dedication, something which I think sounds more hardcore and significant.
So, here are my habits for 2012.
- Perform at least one exercise-related-something per day. It only counts if I break a sweat.
- Eat healthier. Incorporate more fruits, veggies, and green tea (I'm not cutting out things like chili cheese fries entirely because holy balls I love me some chili cheese fries).
- Write creatively at least once per day. No minimum to how much I write, and this can include editing something I've written or just writing in my journal. Even though I haven't written in my journal since last year (first lame joke of 2012 - you're welcome, Internet).
They're vague enough that I'll be able to actually accomplish them, but focused enough that I'll still stand to benefit. Will it work? WE SHALL SEE.
Are you planning to set any habits? Talk about it in the comments.
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| This is a bit more achievable. |
(Who am I talking to? You. I'm talking to you.)
It's Lori/Sofi here!
ReplyDeleteI have just stumbled upon your blog, here, thanks to your Twitter. I recently was forcibly dragged back to the Twittersphere by my APAs in Media class. Buuuut you asked about resolutions and things! So back to that.
I actually proposed some habits myself. I am, essentially, a practicing minimalist and pescatarian! I also bike to and from ASU daily (40 to 60 minutes depending on stoplight timing and weather conditions).
All these things combined have led to, so far:
-a "Frivolous Internet" sabbatical
-writing near daily in a private online journal
-15 pounds of weight loss (so far, minimal/veg habits and biking combined with the brief relationship I had with WeightWatchers last year)
-packing away half my closet only to realise I only need roughly around 40 or 50 items of clothing (tops, bottoms, accessories, and underthings)
-learning Samoan online/with my mom as well as doing other cultural things like dances and being a regular in the new Polynesian club at ASU (ASU Oceania)
-more time to create, research, sleep, and live stress free
-less time freaking out, feeling guilty, and/or feeling negative emotions
It's really quite wonderful. I've also taken up checking in on sites like mnmlist.com, zenhabits.net, minimalstudent.com, and marcandangel.com - the last one I think you'd really like!
Anyway, this is long. That's me! Hope we can talk soon. :)
--Sofi
Sofi! I'm so happy that you're doing well. I've always loved the minimalism movement and the sites you mentioned are totally rad. Bookmarked like a boss.
ReplyDeleteYour accomplishments are inspiring. My resolutions have been wavering but I've really been enjoying every day of 2012 so far, so there's something to celebrate!