Hello, 2024

Every year, I try to set some intentions for myself and to be fair, when I look back on them, they’re not too terrible — in that I don’t actually give up on them after a quarter. So that’s always heartwarming. Is it because I probably aim too low? I don’t know, but at least I reach them. Stretch goals are something I should probably look up. And so I find myself at the start of another new year, with a new google sheet to track hours and expenses on, the possibilities are endless!

Conscious Relationships

I was pretty proud of how I tried my best to connect with people last year and I definitely want to bring that into the new year. Relationship Anarchy really is something I want to delve into a little bit more and I need to set time to be more intentional about the way I engage with folks and not get swept away in the novelty of it all. Given relationships take two people, I want to make sure the other person (whether family or friends or something else) is also aligned on expectations and how we can support each other.

Intentional Self-CARE

With my new work schedule (i.e. late night calls on some days), I need to build a new routine around it so that I can ensure I still get time to a) connect with others but also b) take care of myself — and that means both physically and mentally. I know I need sleep and I know exercise is good for me. I have a plan in place on the exercise bit and it involves waking up too early for my liking to do exercises I like (strength! pilates! yoga!) but also find time for things I don’t enjoy but know I should do (cardio!). I also want to continue journaling and meditation and streamlining the apps I use to do this. Hopefully I can keep this up!

Mindful Growth

Towards the end of last year I started tracking my phone pick-ups just because I know that I’m addicted to it. With Instagram and Twitter limited to my desktop now, I really hope I can break the automatic motion of picking up my phone for no apparent reason. But how does it connect to growth? Well all that time scrolling social — 146 hours for 2023 — and put it into something else, that would be nice. And so I hope i get to read more books, crochet more things, record more podcasts and just do something that makes me think and question the way I do things.

As always, my main goal for the year is not just to survive, but to thrive and make the most of it. How are you guys going to go about this year? Sending everyone the best wishes. May this year be kinder.