25. New Year’s Resolutions

I am probably the last person to push resolutions, so we’re gonna discuss resolutions from a pretty neutral position. I don’t think they’re necessarily necessary (I think you’re doing great!). Also, there’s nothing magical about the beginning of the year. You can set goals and redirect at any point during the year. Hopefully, that takes some pressure off. Now, let’s dive in! 
Takeaways: 

Introspection and reflection are powerful tools to help determine how you feel about where you’re headed in life and if a course correction is in order. 

Avoidance is a common cause of doing things we don’t necessarily want to be doing. Pinpointing what you’re avoiding can help uncover the root cause of a symptom. 

Addressing the underlying reason you have a habit you’re wanting to change can be a powerful tool to help change it. 

Being honest with yourself is crucial when it comes to determining what changes to make, what is sustainable for you, and what goals are attainable.  

You’re human. That means you’re not perfect. Having a plan for when (not “if”) you mess up can be really helpful for getting back on track after a slip-up. 

You might not know what resources or support you need to actually achieve your goals until you start actually going for it. That’s okay. Sometimes you just have to start in order to figure out what else you need along the way. 

The only failure is when you give up on yourself. Making a mistake isn’t failure. It doesn’t make you a failure. Slipping up isn’t failure. As long as you haven’t given up, you’re still making progress. I hope you’re so proud of yourself.