I find changing things about yourself is quite a big challenge, especially for the New Year. I think there seems to be a kind of pressure for some that they have to change something about themselves just because it's a new year. It doesn't have to be that way. This is why I'm all for making improvements rather than changes.
If you're happy with your life but feel like you need to make a slight adjustment to a certain aspect of your life, then look and see what you can do to improve on it rather than completely change it. For example, if you like cooking but are bored of cooking the same meals, buy a new cookbook and try something new. If you like exercising but are bored of doing the same workouts, then research a new kind of exercise regime or workout style.
Some will want to make a complete change in their life. Some may make changes for health reasons, maybe because they really want to challenge themselves or get out of their comfort zone. This is something I am also all for, especially stepping out of your comfort zone.
What I'm trying to say is that you don't need to wait until the start of a new year to want to change or improve things in your life. We are a society that decides to make a change, but then says things like "I want to start/do this, but it's the middle of the month. I'll start next month". I'll admit, I'm one of those people too. I never like to start something new in the middle of the month or week.
If I feel I need to make an improvement, I would rather make that improvement as soon as possible rather than wait until a new year because it feels compulsory to wait until then. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for changing things too, but I just don't want to be someone who waits until the start of a new year. If you want to make a change or an improvement, do it now rather than wait weeks or months. When setting goals for the new year, it's important to focus on improvement rather than drastic change.
Some of you may have already made your New Year's resolutions, if you have, I hope you achieve them and smash your goals!
So true!!! Change stressed you out. It's not easy to change yourself just like that.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, trying to change yourself or something about your life can cause unnecessary stress!
DeleteYup, I always start straight away too! No need to wait at all :)
ReplyDeleteCorinne x
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Absolutely Corinne, no point in waiting until New Years when you can start now! x
DeleteI totally agree with starting the improvements right away instead of waiting for the new year!
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I can understand why some wait until the New Year, but for me, I'd rather improve something straight away rather than wait!
DeleteImprovements over change, this another perspective. It's all about growth, progress and becoming that better version of ourselves. Here to that journey.
ReplyDeleteGrowth and progress is so important in our lives, I just feel that there's a pressure that we have to change something about ourselves just because it's a New Year
DeleteYeah, agree with the improving rather than changing thing. At any time of year really. Changing yourself feels quite harsh to me. Like, do people even need to do that? Improvement is a much better way of looking at things. I'm with you on the why wait till new year thing too. Although I have to admit, there's something really satisfying about January 1st being on a Monday haha.
ReplyDeleteClaire.X
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Absolutely Claire, changing yourself seems so radical, harsh and pressurising. Improving seems better in that it doesn't feel as radical and it's easier.
DeleteI agree lovely, there is something very satisfying about the 1st January being on a Monday this year! x
I'd agree. Some people need the big start, others, it's better just to do it when your head's in the right place.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely Emma, its better to wait to improve things when your head is in the right headspace
DeleteI couldn't agree more!
ReplyDeleteDanielle | thereluctantblogger.co.uk
Glad you agree with me lovely!
DeleteI am totally with you on this Lucy! Why wait? Why not just start x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Caroline, start now rather than wait! x
DeleteStart now and improve, that's my mindset for 2024!
ReplyDeleteRosie
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I like that you're adopting that mindset for 2024 Rosie!
DeleteI personally don't believe in the "New Year new me" but I do believe in improving. This year I challenge myself in do things outside of my comfort zone like creating content on TikTok and take care more of my health.
ReplyDeleteMichelle| www.brokebutflawless.com
I'm with you there, I'm not a fan of the 'New Year, new me' slogan and message behind it. It's great to hear that you're planning to step outside of your comfort zone this year. I hope you get to creat content for TikTok and have a healthy year Michelle!
DeleteThere is the popular saying, "new year, new me" but I completely agree that trying to make a change and set a resolution for the new year is a big challenge, and I believe sets you up for failure if you don't make the big change. I also agree it is better to make an improvement instead of a complete change, and you don't have to wait for the new year or the start of a new month to improve yourself.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of the slogan 'New Year, new me'. For me, I would rather make improvements in my life than big changes, it doesn't seem so pressurising then!
DeleteLove this post! I think finding ways to improve your life - whatever that might involve - is better than telling yourself you want to completely change. It's not realistic, and it's better to focus on self-improvement :) thank you for sharing x
ReplyDeleteIt's always better to focus on self-improvement than make radical changes! x
DeleteLovely post and so true! Always better to improve and better yourself rather than change into somebody you're not x
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