I, personally, like to take the opportunity to express aspirations: not just trying to stop doing things I feel are harmful, but also to try new things or practice positive things more. A couple from me:
- Avoid sarcasm when dealing with people, especially strangers, it does not go over well when they don’t get the joke
- Do something positive, helpful, and non-criminal to counter the right wing political trend. (granted, this one needs more detail)
How about you?
To only focus on what I can impact locally and build out more mutual aid.
To either finish projects or cancel them and move on. No more lingering crap.
That has been mine a few years ago inspired by the cult of done manifesto and I found it very compelling! Maybe you’ll find this helpful
That’s great! Odd to start it with a flex about sleeping with Kio Stark, but totally good thoughts. I was inspired by this rant video about perfectionism and not finishing being the “Great Filter” of projects. It reminded me of my old theatre days, when we always got everything done no matter what. We can get stuck in midstream if we treat what we’re making as a production-ready masterpiece instead of a prototype like it should be. I’ve adopted “the show must go on” as my motto for personal projects.
Slow down, live in the present, and enjoy who and what I already have in my life. That includes being more forgiving to myself and others, worrying less about all of the possible things I could be doing (personally and professionally) and instead choosing one thing at a time to focus my energy on, and being more aware of my own thoughts and feelings, then expressing them in a healthy way.
Get more blowjobs
I would also like to do more organizing, politically.
Drink even less alcohol than last year (and I cut way back last year, too)
Try to be able to comfortably run a half marathon. This time last year I set the same goal but for 10k and I’ve definitely hit that goal, but want to go further.
Just to do good to people and stop being so negative to others.
I’ve given up on trying to figure out other people. I seldom get it right in trying to understand where others are coming from, what they are thinking, what they want, or in figuring out what they are really saying. I’m middle aged now and at this point in my life, I’m not bothering much to figure out what the other person wants … if you can’t make it clear, it’s not my job to figure it out. I’m open to different opinions, ideas, genders, identities, races or ways of living but I get tired trying to understand someone new who can’t make themselves clear.
So from now on, I just treat everyone with kindness and patience.
This also doesn’t mean I’m going to roll over and let people abuse me or take advantage of me. I’m not that gullible and I won’t take any right wing rhetoric, hatred or fear mongering.
Just a hunch with no evidence, but I suspect that this might be a bit circular, and that by giving up and being kinder and more patient, you might get better at understanding people.
Very good resolution (even if I’m wrong)!
Honestly I’m not sure on your age but I get exactly what you’re saying. I’m not sure if it’s a recent thing but I feel like there’s a layer of bs with younger generations and a lot of beating around the bush as opposed to discussing issues and facing problems. Idk, maybe I just have less patience for it. My ranting aside, hope you the best and make sure you’re not holding things against yourself when it is an issue with the other person.
To do dry January at least. Been drinking way too much lately
I resolve to give up New Year’s resolutions. It’s too god damn much pressure.
Unfortunately now that I’ve made my resolution, I can’t figure out - did I succeed or fail at keeping my resolution?🤔
Kill the Batman
Someone I knew told me that instead of making resolutions, they used the new year to review the last year, and then maybe adjust their ongoing goals in response. Seems way more useful to me. I’ve done it a bit, and it gives more of a sense of direction/velocity, and less opportunity for guilty failure.
I plan to cause more chaos.
Hail Chaos!
Tryna not drink so much, starting with Sober January. I’ve been drinking heavily after an incredibly rough year of personal BS, and I need a break from it to get my head on straight.
I’d like to travel more this year. I have a list of places I’d like to see.
- Fremont Street in Las Vegas
- Hawaii
- Big Ben
- Akihabara
- A sunlit beach
Now that I have steady work, I can finally afford these things.
A sunlit beach? Is this different from a normal beach during the day
Nah, maybe just a normal beach
More poetic?
True!
If you’re going to Vegas, see if Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart immersive art exhibit might be up your alley. It’s so ridiculously cool.
I’ll second this! Worth every penny, and I recommend paying for VIP as it gives a whole story / background / lore and gets you more involved in the installations. I seriously can’t wait to go back and check more out.
