We made it through Christmas (which was a total blast) and I reconnected with some old pals which was nice but now we are quickly approaching 2014 (can you believe it) and I am left wondering if I should attempt New Year's resolutions. I never really have, I am always really lame and pick things I already do anyways so there is no room for failure. But maybe this year is different, maybe this year is the year for change.
I do understand that a new calendar year really means nothing relative to time, but it is a symbolic time of year. I desperately want to be cheesy and make the resolutions to do more: love, laugh, smile and overall be a happier person. But I know I also have other areas that need improvement. My attitude is certainly one of them but to move forward in my life, I know I need to give some things up, take on some more and really truly make an effort to be the person I really want to be which in turn should bring me to love/laugh/smile and be happy, right?
Wrong. (I do know this is contradicting to my last post, but bear with me, I am learning)
I wish it were that simple, I really do, but if looking at my past has taught me anything it's that everything is a daily mindset. It never gets "easier" it just gets different. Some days take less effort than others but having the mindset to be motivated is exhausting, especially on those days when nothing seems to fall into place. I need to grasp that being happy is separate from quitting smoking and drinking water. Loving every day is different from just spending time with my son.
So hopefully in the next day or so, I will absorb everything and make some real, meaningful resolutions.
Holly
