I'm so with you on this Sophie. Resolutions feel like a subtle (or not so subtle) form of chastisement, at precisely the time of year when most of us are feeling spent. I ditched them many years ago, and like to just invite in a word or an intention (or a wish or a dream) instead. I love what you say here about your intention to just be present š
I also donāt make any grand resolutions. But I do like to reflect on different areas of my life like family, health, work, etc., and jot a few things down. I started this in 2024 and didnāt revisit it during the year, but I think without even realizing it I was slowly chipping away at some of the things I had hoped for. Looking back on it (before jotting things down for 2025) and realizing how far Iāve come without putting too much pressure on myself throughout the year was very nice. š I might share the template/framework in a future post. Iāll see! Happy New Year, Sophie!
I love your take on resolutions, and I'm not to fond of making any especially on a superficial date like January 1st. Instead of thinking about new goals, I think about my old ones I had last year, and how I can continue them through 2025.
Reflecting and building on established goals will always beat making new ones :)
I love how youāve welcomed the idea of paying attention and being present with the small changes happening around you. Thatās such a solid perspective, and honestly, it feels like the perfect antidote to the hustle of trying to force everything to change at once. Hereās to slower, quieter growth in 2025, Sophie.
Yes - Sophie. Right there with you in the slow - consistent - showing up for ourselves. This leading to the changes we desire. I am witness to this in myself over the last 20 years of engaging in my morning practice. The fruits are paying off more exponentially now.
I agree with all you said. There is nothing inherently different about a new year. It doesn't need the beginning of a new year to make resolutions or changes in life. You can do that at any point in time. However, I still love using the change of year to reflect on the past year and think about what I want the next one to be like. It just works well as a marker of a period in time, at least for me. Though, I don't set huge goals, that feel out of reach, anymore. I have one main goal for this year and it is very achievable. Along with that, there are a few habits I want to work on or start but I'm not approaching it with a rigid mindset. I don't need to do any of that perfectly, it's just habits I slowly want to establish more and more
I love reading your blogs! They are inspiring! Wish you a blissful year my friend in nature ššæš³š
Oh thank you. Wishing you the best 2025 as well ā¤ļø
Step by step is the perfect reminder. Thanks, Sophie. ā„ļø
I'm so with you on this Sophie. Resolutions feel like a subtle (or not so subtle) form of chastisement, at precisely the time of year when most of us are feeling spent. I ditched them many years ago, and like to just invite in a word or an intention (or a wish or a dream) instead. I love what you say here about your intention to just be present š
I love the idea of one word as an intention or a guide throughout the year. I guess mine would be presence āŗļø
I also donāt make any grand resolutions. But I do like to reflect on different areas of my life like family, health, work, etc., and jot a few things down. I started this in 2024 and didnāt revisit it during the year, but I think without even realizing it I was slowly chipping away at some of the things I had hoped for. Looking back on it (before jotting things down for 2025) and realizing how far Iāve come without putting too much pressure on myself throughout the year was very nice. š I might share the template/framework in a future post. Iāll see! Happy New Year, Sophie!
Oh I'll be looking forward to that template āŗļø reflection is definitely always a good idea āŗļø
I love your take on resolutions, and I'm not to fond of making any especially on a superficial date like January 1st. Instead of thinking about new goals, I think about my old ones I had last year, and how I can continue them through 2025.
Reflecting and building on established goals will always beat making new ones :)
True, I'm pretty happy with what I've achieved last year, if I keep building on that it should be a good year š
I love how youāve welcomed the idea of paying attention and being present with the small changes happening around you. Thatās such a solid perspective, and honestly, it feels like the perfect antidote to the hustle of trying to force everything to change at once. Hereās to slower, quieter growth in 2025, Sophie.
Wishing you the same Neela, a lovely year with slow and steady growth š
Yes - Sophie. Right there with you in the slow - consistent - showing up for ourselves. This leading to the changes we desire. I am witness to this in myself over the last 20 years of engaging in my morning practice. The fruits are paying off more exponentially now.
Slow and steady wins the race šš
Step by step, into the woods you go! š
I agree with all you said. There is nothing inherently different about a new year. It doesn't need the beginning of a new year to make resolutions or changes in life. You can do that at any point in time. However, I still love using the change of year to reflect on the past year and think about what I want the next one to be like. It just works well as a marker of a period in time, at least for me. Though, I don't set huge goals, that feel out of reach, anymore. I have one main goal for this year and it is very achievable. Along with that, there are a few habits I want to work on or start but I'm not approaching it with a rigid mindset. I don't need to do any of that perfectly, it's just habits I slowly want to establish more and more