New Year, Same Me

I miss the days when I was super excited and hopeful for the New Year. It’s not a problem with being thankful and grateful; I practice and strive for both every day. It’s more about being realistic, knowing that most life stressors and challenges are situational and that change is generally slow. It’s probably also knowing that there’s only so much time and energy in a day and that much of both goes toward adulting and just surviving. I’ve generally tried to steer away from making any huge, life altering resolutions because just the thought of making any of these seems stressful and exhausting, let alone carrying them out. Instead, I’m choosing to stick to adding fun and simple self-care and hobbies like reading, gaming, blogging, making artwork, refining my workout routine and having more quality time with my family. A small part of me also feels like things in general have never quite been the same since the Pandemic and it’s possible that making any amazing life strides is not even possible. Regardless, the show must go on in 2026. Here’s to hoping for a happy, healthy and prosperous year, one day at a time.