Resolution that works for me

[kayre]

I made a non-new-year resolution a couple of months ago and it's really been helpful for me. It is: Make something better every day. The key is, I get to decide what's 'better' and what counts. Some days I find something biggish that I can do. Lots of days I do something small that is just a little beyond my usual routine-- maybe notice something is dirty, and clean it, or fix or replace something that's broken. Some days 'better' means showering or getting dressed.

Comments

[ranunculus]

I like your definition of "better".

[cellio]

I like that approach. Too often people try to bite off Big Things, realize they're too big, and give up. Small things matter too, especially if habitual!

[kayre]

I think it's mindset, too... I've gotten used to thinking that I can make things at least a little better, and that holds on my worst days. It may feel like the sky is falling, but I still have that feeling that I can do something, even if it's just laundry. I'm not powerless.

[amaebi]

I really like that.