Post-a-Day, Jan 17

[lunadelcorvo]

Today's question: 17 – Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day: Do you make New Year's resolutions? If so, how successful are you at keeping them?

Generally, no, I don't make New Year's resolutions. An age ago, I answered a similar question that I don't really care for making sweeping declarations once a year. It seems disingenuous and sort of show-offy. Instead, I try to always be self-reflective and undertake small, but meaningful and sustainable changes. I don't always succeed, mind you, but I try. Offhand, I'd say I have been more successful with this approach than when I have made NYE resolutions.

Comments

[rogueslayer452]

I'm the same, as well. While for some it's been beneficial for them and their lives, I don't really see the point since, as you said, it feels disingenuous and not very realistic in a lot of ways. I do think people believe in the "new year, new me" mentality, and that's not a bad thing to hold onto mind you, but unfortunately a lot of times it fails because that motivation dwindles within the first few months into the new year. I do think having a kind of overall goal is important to keep, but it should be something sustainable and something you know can be achieved.