This year instead of working on new things, try to let go of some of them. Times NIE reports
Unlike many others I didn’t go out partying or holidaying this New Year’s holiday weekend (not that I am complaining or regretting anything); it’s just that I am acknowledging how I got more time to ponder over how I wish to begin my New Year 2018.
While I was trying hard to make my New Year’s resolutions list, I kept sliding back into the thoughts that reminded me how my 2017 went by… And, all of this made me realise that before I embark on a new journey, I needed to let go of a few things first.
So, this year I won’t be working on new things, in fact, I would try to let go of these few things.
Goodbye to toxicity
Stop tagging along with baggage from the past. It’s not always about memories, sometimes an individual’s presence can also trigger exhaustion in life. There are times when we really work hard to move on, but the presence of such toxic people hold you down. So, this year, instead of working hard on making more good memories and meeting new people, try to forego the presence of toxic people or memories from the past like a friendship gone wrong, fear of failure etc. Let go of people that make you feel vulnerable, the idea of giving up on studies. Sometimes, even the tiniest toxicity could rob you of your peace... Can you identify the memories that made your life a living hell in this past one year? It’s time to move on...
Goodbye to rampant social media addiction
Most of us would hate to admit, but we are now being driven by social media milestones, more than in our actual life. For an example: getting maximum likes on photos, going on a luxurious holiday mid-year, check-ins every week, posting all kinds of announcements etc. Do you remember any special moment from 2017, of which you don’t have a social media proof? If you don’t then feel unfortunate because you have missed out on a lot of memories as you were busy collecting social media likes. Ask yourself tough questions like; have you made any real friends? Let that be your motto and not being virtually friendly.
Let Mom handle your health
Like many of you, I too have invested a great deal in ordering healthy salads, getting into a workout routine, trying online weight loss gimmicks (dadi maa’s nuskhe), etc. I would hate to admit, but I lost a fair amount of time in the past one year, and have shed not a single pound of weight, stress, anxiety, and depression. Moving forward I have decided to let just the one-man ‘army’ (my mother) handle my health. Trust me, if your mother could raise you just fine, up until you took the matter into your own hands, then she can manage your leftover mess as well.
Goodbye to self-doubt and mediocrity
Did you spend 2017 hesitating over taking a competitive exam because you feared you will fail? Or you didn’t take up a sport as it was a huge risk? This has got to stop. Who comes up with excuses, each time you stopped taking a risk? It’s none other than your inner voice. So, this year say goodbye to self-doubt and settling for anything less than you deserve. Remember, only you can achieve Your Goal!