I don’t really believe in new year’s resolutions. Most people fail them within a couple of weeks and end up reverting to their default programming in short order, but there is some sense in having a vague plan for what you want to do with the year.
This year my plan was to take a photo every day and to absorb a meditation from my Daily Stoic book. I also wanted to get back into some routine physical activity. I’d like to think I did that.
I’m thinking I’ll just stick with the physical activity for 2025. That’s not to say the Stoicism and the photography were a waste of time –they definitely were not. I think I just need to give my head a rest for a few months.
This year I think the main project will be downsizing into a couple of bags and getting some work done on the house. It’s not terribly exciting, but it does need to be done.
I will also be doing my best to avoid the news. One thing I can take away from the Stoicism is the idea that if something is not within my control, I don’t need to dwell on it.
That’s all I’ve got for now. Hope you had a good festive break and hope 2025 is a good one for you.