Why is it that we — or at least I do — get introspective at the year’s end? After all, we’ll all wake up tomorrow with the same issues, the same joys, the same disappointments, the same life we have today.
And yet… as Princess Leia said when she received the plans to the Death Star, there is Hope.
This counting of days and time that we renew every 365 days or so is a chance for us to “start over,” as it were, to renew our commitment to various life goals and keep ourselves on track. Whether you make resolutions or not, most of us note that a new year can signal change.
For the last several days, I’ve been searching the internet for some motivation and after a lot of contemplation, I’m going back to the “something new” plan for the year. Did several new things in 2023 — got certified to teach Level I and II Mat Pilates, took a glass blowing class, took on a new role at work — but nothing really planned. So, getting back on track with it in 2024.
This time, though, instead of just picking a new experience or event, I’m going to set a theme for every month and focus on doing something “new” related to that theme.
Toward that end, the focus for January is Health Maybe you’ve heard of Hard 75? That’s a little too much for me, so I’m doing Moderately Difficult 30 beginning January 2. I’ll stick with a low-carb diet strategy, which in the end is always what works best for me. I’ll exercise at least 5 days a week. While I’m not a big fan of self-improvement books, I will find one and read it in January. I’ll also do a before and after photo thing, but no guarantee that it will be shared. Ha!
Why am I doing this? Two years to retirement, baby, and I want to have adventures when I no longer have to report to an office every day. To have those adventures, I need to be as healthy as possible. Bought my lifetime pass to the National Parks, and I want to visit a bunch of them. Need to get back to the Caribbean for a visit or two, and so many other places I’d like to see and enjoy.
So, if you want to join me on the Moderately Difficult 30 journey, come up with similar plan to improve your health and let’s do this together. It doesn’t have to be the same as what I’m doing, but pick something that would be a moderate challenge for yourself and get after it!
Baking Season is officially over, just as soon as I finish the gingerbread with lemon sauce. Happy New Year!
That Sassy Age 