I have been thinking, and I have been thinking really hard, and I came to the conclusion that I have no particular resolution for 2017.
The past year I have made some significant changes in my life; such as an effective budget; doing light stretches and weight training to strengthen my lower back, arms, shoulders, and abs; walking whenever I can; losing weight slowly without a hard diet or heavy exercise regimen; feeling generally better, more energetic, and sometimes even happy; having a low waste life-style and decluttering my home regularly (though it was one thing in my list that I could not find time to do this holiday season yet), etc.
Overall, I seem to be doing what matters to me as a person. I think the majority of these have mattered to me for a very long time, so I am happy with 2016 🙂
But, I have feelings… I miss my family. Just this afternoon it hit me hard once again that I am not sure whether being away from them, being here where I am, and doing the work I do are all worth it.
Honestly I do not think it does. But I am also hesitant to return back – I feel okay where I am. Not overly happy or content, but okay. I have a life here.
Yet, I keep missing them.. This is a wonderful thing actually – it does hurt, but I am happy I have these feelings toward my family.
Just yesterday I was thinking maybe this year too I will not try to structure my life by resolutions, but rather take the new year as it develops. Maybe I should even let it surprise me (and, hopefully in a positive way).
Maybe not looking for only a pre-determined wish is a good thing. Maybe this way I can see the opportunities as they arise, rather than seeing what I make my mind to focus and see (a.k.a. resolutions).
I will let 2017 be a spontaneous year full of unexpected opportunities, love, peace, success, happiness, family time, and health.
May your new year too be filled with beauty and with people and experiences that will give a meaning to your life and tremendous joy to you 🙂
Happy new year everyone! 🙂
Life as I interpret it 
Sometimes leaving this spontaneous works and it’s certainly better than making resolutions that you promptly break – as I did for many years
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I have loved the way you’ve shared your journey with us! I’m all for not making resolutions and allowing the year to unfold organically. While I have some concrete financial resolutions, the only personal o e is to continue to live my life in a way that reflects my values.
Wishing you a year of wonder, surprise and growth!
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thank you and happy new year to you too! hope it will bring everyone joy, health, and happiness!
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Have a very happy new year!!! I love your idea of letting the year happen as it happens! It will be full of fun and friendships!
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thank you very much Jen! I hope you too have a wonderful 2017 and beyond full of lovely people, experiences, and joy 🙂
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Thanks!
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Happy New Year! I don’t make resolutions and Becky and I can’t even think of one goal we’d like to set. We are happy to have made it through another year and start a new year with us both in good health.
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that is fantastic! it must feel great. happy new year and many more healthy years to come 🙂
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