20/20 - my new outlook on making resolutions

Smart people will tell you that 20/20 vision indicates the sharpness or clarity of vision at a distance. So, at the start of this new year and decade how clear is your vision for the (not so) distant future? Forget the new year's resolution tradition, with its the long lists of outlandish goals that one struggles to accomplish which just further deepens feelings of failure and depression. The challenge this year is to set attainable 'bite size' goals that will be easier to achieve and give a sense of accomplishment and joy.

I mean, how many times will I ghost my own personal trainer, because I had one too many slices of cheese cake and burning them off would be torture. So, I ghost and eat more slices and hate myself more, feeling like a failure only 2 weeks into the new year; then the whole year is a write off and "2021 will be my year" is the new mantra. We can't carry on like this.

Let's move away from the archaic ways of setting goals for instance instead of 'I wan't to lose 10kg by June' it should be 'I want to feel good in my body and love the way I look by June'.

We need to change the narrative and own it.

Therefore, I am going into the year with the following vision - to be happy in my own skin, do what I love more and be healthy physically, mentally and spiritually. Burn that long list, ask yourself what and how would I like to feel about myself, family and friends this year; and make that your goal.

One of the things I love is writing, so I challenged myself to start a blog and record all the zany thoughts (sometimes incoherent, so I apologize in advance) on this platform, and hope you enjoy the ride.

I entered the decade with a drink in my hand and surrounded by friends who were trying to capture me in the moment in all its glory and chaos. In that moment I could see my future clearly, I have my vision and I will work hard to make it a reality.

Make 2020, no, make this decade yours and live and love wholeheartedly.

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