My approach to resolutions (on January 1 or any other time), is a bit gentler. My thought is: trying to hit the ground running on January 1st after the rushing busyness and debauchery of the holidays strikes me as unnecessarily difficult and often too high an expectation for oneself--which does explain the poor success rate most people who set resolutions experience. I think easing into it is probably the better way to go and as a society (in the US at least) not nearly enough value is placed on simply resting. In years past I would renew yearly resolutions that were purposely vague and intended to remind me to continue improving two of my biggest weaknesses: patience and listening. I'm MUCH better at both as I've grown over the years and so I've gotten away from making those resolutions at the beginning of the year, but I do still gather up and remind myself to be intentional about things I value and/or know that I need physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually. Like being mindful, practicing yoga, eating nutritious food, getting adequate rest, continually learning and seeking knowledge, and seeking new perspectives to help me understand others and the world around me. I wander off from these intentions from time to time as well all do, but throughout the year, I just reset them. Like when I meditate and catch myself thinking about what's for dinner, then I focus on the breath and bring my attention back to my intentions.
Well done! I enjoyed it, especially the parts with all the math. Keep them coming!
My approach to resolutions (on January 1 or any other time), is a bit gentler. My thought is: trying to hit the ground running on January 1st after the rushing busyness and debauchery of the holidays strikes me as unnecessarily difficult and often too high an expectation for oneself--which does explain the poor success rate most people who set resolutions experience. I think easing into it is probably the better way to go and as a society (in the US at least) not nearly enough value is placed on simply resting. In years past I would renew yearly resolutions that were purposely vague and intended to remind me to continue improving two of my biggest weaknesses: patience and listening. I'm MUCH better at both as I've grown over the years and so I've gotten away from making those resolutions at the beginning of the year, but I do still gather up and remind myself to be intentional about things I value and/or know that I need physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually. Like being mindful, practicing yoga, eating nutritious food, getting adequate rest, continually learning and seeking knowledge, and seeking new perspectives to help me understand others and the world around me. I wander off from these intentions from time to time as well all do, but throughout the year, I just reset them. Like when I meditate and catch myself thinking about what's for dinner, then I focus on the breath and bring my attention back to my intentions.