Thoughts for 2025
Happy new year everyone! Best wishes to anyone reading this. Before deciding what to do in 2025, why not look back to see if I did what I promised for 2024:
1. Write more blog posts
Yep! Definitely did this one to my satisfaction. 20 this year, and I’m happy with them all.
2. Spend money
Been feeling far less guilty, happy to spend even. I’ve been treating people, and going to see them.
3. Conquer addiction
Oops, went back to my old ways here. Need to rethink how to not repeat the pattern.
4. Eat better
Gained a little more weight and enjoyed learning new recipes. I still need to remember to eat something almost straight after sport, as it will stave off the sugar cravings I get.
So, more of the same this year? Probably. A positive trajectory I wish to continue. Here are some themes I want to achieve:
1. Take myself a little less seriously
I feel like I’ve got to do everything before I die or grow old or get tied down or something arbitrary. On the way, I’ve probably not given present moments the attention or attitude they deserve. Dreaming’s great and all, but don’t neglect the here and now.
2. Downsize
I’ve got all of my necessities covered. My kitchen has all the tools I need, I’ve got all my bathroom products, and I’ve only bought clothes I’m going to wear. In my space, there are a lot of unread books, and unwatched films sat on the shelves. I want to go through them, experience them, and then donate them away to charity. Holding on to them isn’t helpful. When I move, I want to only keep my essentials and favourites. Similarly, I need to try scrapbooking in order to organise the knick-knacks I’ve accumulated over my whole life.
3. Connect with people
Sometimes it still surprises me that people enjoy my presence and want to spend time with me. I enjoy time with friends and family. I need to make sure I do the rounds at least once this year, to keep the people I value close.
4. Divorce from screens
I’m actually not afraid of my own thoughts. There is no emergency or group chat conversation that I need to be in right now. Just less is always going to be good.