Another thing to add - a year has a lot of stuff that is outside of your control (markets, wars, pandemics, etc). The only thing you can control (to a large degree) is what you do day to day. Just focus on your circle of control and a lot of stuff falls in to place.
Agree with you on the habits front. One twist I've made use of is annual "themes". It relieves some of the achievement pressure of resolutions, while making space for growth in a specific direction. Past themes I've had are: Routine, Music, Hobbies, Cooking, and Writing. Going into 2023, I'm feeling pulled in a lot of directions, so I'm focusing on Ritual, and trying to find more intentionality in the push and pull of the day-to-day.
Another thing to add - a year has a lot of stuff that is outside of your control (markets, wars, pandemics, etc). The only thing you can control (to a large degree) is what you do day to day. Just focus on your circle of control and a lot of stuff falls in to place.
1st post of 2023 idea: Sexy Advice!
lol, then 2023 is gonna be exciting.
*Puts on sexy pants*
I'll be ready.
Excellent advice. I recommend “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg for anyone interested in some of the scientific reasons why this post is spot on.
Excellent book. Also recommend.
And the atomic habit. Also a classic.
Agree with you on the habits front. One twist I've made use of is annual "themes". It relieves some of the achievement pressure of resolutions, while making space for growth in a specific direction. Past themes I've had are: Routine, Music, Hobbies, Cooking, and Writing. Going into 2023, I'm feeling pulled in a lot of directions, so I'm focusing on Ritual, and trying to find more intentionality in the push and pull of the day-to-day.
This is super cool. I actually appreciate the role of themes, and whole-heartedly agree with your approach.
Do what works and have fun.