Last year, I was full of zeal and determined to change my lifestyle for the better. 2024 was going to be my year.
And then, before I knew it, 2025 arrived… and somehow, I still felt like it was 2024. My brain simply refused to process that another year had begun. I was still recovering from the failure of last year’s resolutions, and suddenly, I was expected to make new ones? Absolutely not.
So, I decided to take the smart route—I just carried forward last year’s resolutions. Why waste time making new ones when I hadn’t even attempted half of the old ones properly? Efficient thinking, right?
Now, let me tell you how far I got.
Flashback to early 2024: I was a changed person. I journaled daily, worked out religiously, had an elaborate skincare routine, woke up early, and followed a strict routine. I was on top of my game.
And then... reality kicked in.
One fine day, I looked at myself and thought, "Wait a minute… this is not me." I am a laid-back, last-minute, slack-off expert. Getting out of bed required Olympic-level motivation. How did I think I’d suddenly become a highly disciplined person overnight? The realization hit me like a truck—this is not my cup of tea.
So, naturally, I abandoned the entire thing.
Fast forward to 2025: I am exactly where I was last year. Did I change? No. Did I try? Maybe. But have I learned something valuable? Yes.
New Year’s resolutions are a scam. XO
At this point, I should never be chosen to motivate anyone. If anything, I might have the opposite effect. But hey, someone great once said, "Reverse psychology works like a charm." I don’t know who that someone is, but if you’re looking for motivation—just do the opposite of what I do, and you’ll be fine.
And as for me? I’ve found the perfect solution—I will simply gaslight myself into believing I did better this year. Because at the end of the day, mindset matters, right?
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