Happy New Year everyone! It\u2019s the time of year when everyone is doing different things.<\/p>\n
For most, January is a time for resolutions, changes, and getting a new start, as it were. Sure, it\u2019s a great time for that, but I also think that puts a lot of pressure on yourself. In the end, there is no true significance of the New Year, is there? The true importance is a social construct, determined by society in many cases.<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t want to sound like an anti-establishment nut job either!<\/p>\n
Instead, I just want to share my view of this time of year. For some, January is still a time for recovery. I know it\u2019s that time for me! It\u2019s still a bit early to start working hard and be productive. So, I like to take the entire month of January off, and not worry too much. I used to make resolutions and try and institute big changes in my life, exactly on January 1st.<\/p>\n
But I had something happen to me in the middle of the year, many, many years ago.<\/p>\n
I thought to myself,<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Why don\u2019t I make a change right now?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
And that\u2019s exactly what I did!<\/p>\n
While it seems like a smallest epiphany, when I adapted this idea to my entire life, I found it really made difference. No longer did I have to wait for specific occasions to do something. Just think of the last time you felt pressure. More often than not, I bet it was due to pressure that you felt from deadline, or finishing something by a certain time.<\/p>\n
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I thought the same thing about New Year\u2019s resolutions. All of a sudden, January would roll around, and I would feel a bit of pressure to fix something, improve myself, or change something. But, why in January? Because it\u2019s cold in the Northern Hemisphere? Because the Southern Hemisphere is having a lovely summer at this time of year and in its growing season? When put like that, I hope you understand where I\u2019m coming from! The idea of a New Year\u2019s resolution is great; reflecting on yourself and finding ways to improve or make yourself happier is great.<\/p>\n
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But, you have 365 days a year to do that! So, don\u2019t feel pressure to finish it this January, or even February. Instead, when you notice something to improve, act on it, then and there! I know I\u2019ll be doing some self-reflection, but not yet!<\/p>\n
So, I\u2019ll see you next month for my New Year\u2019s resolutions, even though they\u2019ll be coming in February. Bye for now, and enjoy the beginning of the year!<\/p>\n
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