Yes, I make the same resolution every year and I am going to continue to make the same resolution until I get it right or die, whichever comes first.
My resolution: Take better care of my mental health. This may sound easy but believe me it is not. There are so many things I need to do, such as:
- Stop dealing with toxic people. Those who hurt my feelings, talk behind my back, ignore me, etc. do not deserve my attention. Surround myself with those who are kind, considerate and respectful. (Believe me, they are out there)
- Let go of the past. Stop thinking about what I ‘should’ have done. Convince myself that ‘at the time’ I did my best and let go of the could’a, should’a would’a, feelings. Days gone by are over. Let them go.
- Don’t worry about things that I cannot change. Yes, the world is a mess. Fretting and stewing about it doesn’t change a thing.
- Stop saying ‘yes’ when asked for a favor. I’m not good at saying no to people so I need to shine up my backbone and start saying, “Sorry, that doesn’t work for me.”
- Trust my adult children to make good choices. Let them ‘figure it out’ and know that they can do this because they are ‘good people’ raised by ‘good parents’.
To put every thing in a nutshell. I need to learn to live everyday as if it is my last – because it might very well be. I resolve to find happiness each day, be thankful for those around me who love me and let them know how much I love and appreciate them. I will laugh more and frown less. I will live my best days as I enter my sunset years.
WISHING EVERYONE A TRULY HAPPY 2024.
ENJOY THE JOURNEY, EVEN WHEN THERE ARE BUMPS IN THE ROAD.
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