Well, here we are, team. In a whole new year; do you feel it? That nothingness? It turns out we are all exactly who we were before that magical step through into 2019. As much as I prepare for that moment when nothing magically changes, I’m always here a little miffed that it didn’t.
I feel the same about my Hogwarts letter tbh.
Friend, let me tell you, there is nothing wrong with who you are now. Except for those dicks who never text back or other levels of 2018 shade. You suck. Try harder. Haha. But seriously, we made it through in one piece and that needs to be celebrated. Who you are right now, this very minute, deserves to be celebrated. You’re imperfectly perfect and just where you need to be. And so am I.
There’s so much pressure out there (and in here, in my head) around this time of year to pull off some sort of miraculous transformation that validates the new year. But, let’s not do that this year, yeah? Yes, there are things to be done, growth and goals to be had, but let’s just focus on loving our ‘old’ selves. Being kind to ourselves.
Maybe, chill the fuck out a little.
If you missed the final Suger News of 2018, you should pop over and read it (here!). Taking the time to complete the outgoing year is something I highly recommend. Then consider who it is you want to be moving forward. Not what weight or how much money you’ll earn. Not how many times a week you’ll hit the gym or visit grandma. Just get really focused on what your priorities are, what matters to you and WHO you are.
The rest is going to unfold exactly as it does. I don’t know about you but the older I get, the more I realise that I really have control over very few things. How I’m being and who I am, being pretty much it. So that’s my thing, that’s my entire aim for this year. To continue to check in with myself and the type of person I want to be.
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Hi! I’m Melissa Walker Horn. Around here, they call me Suger. I’m the Chief Blogger and doer of all the things here at Suger Coat It. Blogging since 1901; I love a casual ootd, taking photos, and writing about things that irk or inspire me. I love wine and cheese, long days at the beach and spending time with my family. I make stuff for the internet over at Chalkboard Digital. You know, living the sweet life.
Nicely said. I’m still setting goals, but they’re more long term goals that new year new you types of things. Each day is new.
Thank you! I do something similar as far as my business and savings goals go; I need something to aim for. Haha. But it’s so true, Sammie was talking about similar below. The best.
I’m the same – without any goals I drift. I deliberately bought one of those undated perpetual diaries this year and started using it in December – just to change things up a bit.
Oooo, I love that. Good thinking, 99!
Wait until you get my age and you totally learn that you have no control. It is part of the journey. Happy 2019.
Good to know. *control freak button panics internally* Haha. Thanks, Pat. Happy new year to you. 🙂
Amen! I think every day is a new beginning so I don’t buy into this new year, new start business. You are so right about the control thing, My goal this year is to be happy, be the best person I can be and enjoy the ride. Isn’t that what life is all about?! Hope 2019 is an absolute cracker!
Thanks, Sammie! Happy new year to you too. Love your 2019 goal. Enjoy the ride is something I should get on board with. FOR SURE. Haha.
You’re so right, I’ve gotten to the point where new weeks feel like new beginnings, I’d love to get to that on a daily basis. Any tips?
You’ve inspired me to write my own post – non-new year! I just take every day as a fresh start, I’m a very short term person! I just think it’s always a good time to start something new and the reverse of that is it’s always a good day to stop doing something that isn’t making you happy. Life is short!
Oooo, I can’t wait to read it! Non-new year is perfect. Haha. Ahhh, yes, I can get that. I assume you have some sort of daily practice (officially or unofficially) to review and complete stuff? I might have to make that part of my wind down practice.
I just fly by the seat of my pants although I am a great fan of a daily list. I don’t review stuff as such but I do love ticking stuff off! My non-resolution post is live now 🙂
Haha. Now THAT’S a great tip. Sounds good, I’ll pop over and check it out.