Today is New Years Day. The 1st day of January and the 1st day of the 2025 year. Ever wonder why humans have this overwhelming need or desire to make changes on this day? Resolutions are made, goals for the year are decided on, and gym memberships are purchased. Why are we only looking at our lives on this day and no other? The need for a fresh start all on one day.
New
I used today to do nothing. I didn’t want to clean or cook. I relaxed all day. Which left me a lot of time to think. And if you really know me, that is not always a good thing. But I sat there thinking about how I wanted to do some things differently this year. How I wanted to be better this year. It was almost as if I wanted to be more responsible. More organized and more in control.
Changes
I have many ideas on how I want to change my habits and ultimately make life a little easier on myself in the future months. And I have every intention of trying to do some of these. But I also know myself. How easy it is to talk myself out of trying when it becomes hard to continue. How simple it is to stop trying altogether. And then how I feel about yet another goal that I didn’t accomplish. But every year it is the same thing.
Time
The 1st day of a month and of a year, offers us a book of blank pages to write our stories on. A chance to dictate how we want our lives to turn out. Like how we may have a goal to eat healthier this year. Or, like me, try to save some money better this year. I have heard some people mentioning that they have a goal to disconnect from their phones more this year. Whatever the goal may be, on this day we are offered a chance to make it happen.
Chances
This is the part that gets me though. Every day we have this chance. Even every month we are given this chance. Why is it the 1st of January that gets our attention? When we wake up in the morning, we are given the opportunity to make decisions to better our lives. Whether it is July 23rd, November 10th, or December 31st, we have the option to change. Every time you open your eyes, is another possibility.
Now
Yes, it is true there are certain areas of my life I am not happy about. So, every day, beginning now, I am going to remind myself that if today is not the best, it is okay. Because in that moment I can change it. I don’t have to wait for tomorrow, or the 1st of the month. That is the thing about life. Don’t wait to start changing now. Because as we saw in the news, there may not be a tomorrow.
One change I started is about my blog going out today, Wednesday. For the last 3 years, I have posted every Thursday night. I found lately that my Thursdays are getting busier and I want to keep my focus on this blog. It is my own personal therapy as well as helping the world see they are not alone. So, beginning now, Wednesday nights I will be posting my messages.
Start
I am also going to start pushing myself. I fight daily mental demons and insecurities. It is about time I started fighting harder. Affirmations and confirmation that I am smart enough to do the job will go a long way. To start believing in what my friends and family tell me. If I want my life to be better, I need to make it better. And whether it is January 1 or December 15, the time is now.
I want to wish all my readers a Happy New Year. I hope you find peace and happiness throughout the year. You are loved and you are special.
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With great warmth,
