I Didn’t Make Any New Year’s Resolutions, and That’s Okay
I didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions, not out of spontaneity. Instead, I prefer formulating my list without the constraint of a deadline dictating that I must achieve all or most of it by the end of the year.
I Didn’t Make Any New Year’s Resolutions, and That’s Okay
Making a year-end bucket list is okay, as it can also be a fun way to conquer the upcoming year. Successfully checking off most, if not all, of the boxes on your resolutions undoubtedly brings a sense of fulfillment. It contributes to the feeling that we have actually achieved something meaningful.
Moreover, according to an article from WebMD Health Services+Limeade, it is emphasized that setting a New Year’s resolution is also important.
Dominique Davidson of Limeade also said that creating a list can serve as a self-initiated ‘fresh start,’ functioning as a symbolic restart button. It also brings clarity to your goals; jotting them down aids in keeping track of your desires as well as your future. And lastly, just like what I’ve said above, setting resolutions can evoke positive feelings by ticking off some boxes from your list.
However, you can also seize the year without even making one.
Another article we published asserts that there are people who truly forget about some resolutions— and that’s okay. Certain circumstances, beyond our control, may prevent us from accomplishing some of our New Year’s resolutions.
Furthermore, in this new article that we’ve written, we want to reassure you that it’s perfectly acceptable. Just as it’s okay to set resolutions, it’s also fine not to accomplish most of them within a specific timeframe.
It’s okay to write down what you want to accomplish in life as this helps bring clarity, and there’s no need to confine yourself to a strict deadline which can pressure you. Most especially, if fulfilling your aspirations realistically requires time. Bear in mind that each of us operates on our timelines, and reaching our goals may also necessitate time.
Moreover, if I were required to have one, I’d list down only the things that no one can take away— such as bringing myself happiness. If your happiness comes from within, you can almost find anything in life joyful, and I think that’s a winning thing.
If you have your own New Year’s resolutions, there’s no need to subject yourself to unnecessary stress by setting a specific time for you to achieve them. Doing so might lead to self-criticism and disappointment if you fall short of achieving them.
Having ambitious goals that inspire you to achieve more in life is also acceptable, just by the thought of it. However, in reality, external circumstances can influence the results. And most of the time, it’s not our fault.
All in all, I don’t discourage those who have their New Year’s resolutions; it’s admirable that they have set goals to anticipate. On the other hand, those without resolutions are also commendable, as we can accomplish what we can without internalizing unnecessary pressure.
