To grow, to make progress and to move forward in life; change is required and this change itself sometimes requires some kind of stimuli, a turning point, a change of weather, a fresh start.. and this is exactly what every New Year offers us a chance to start afresh and live our lives exactly the way we dream't and hence we resolve to do things differently. Whether we pass or fail in our endeavors I think it's important to make a start because sometimes change can only happen slowly.
2011 was the year of lessons and 2012 shall be the year of Grand Plans.
The two most important things I learnt which shall be the guiding principles for my 2012 resolutions are:
- Only if you love life truly, will life truly love you back. If you are scared and hold back; life will hold back from you too.
- There is only one question to ask,"What would you do if you were not afraid?" Asking this to myself always helps me take some of the more difficult decisions in my personal and professional life.
Now moving onto the fun part of actually making my resolutions, first I'll mention some of the basic principles on which my resolutions are based.
- I want to improve my health. Exercise more, eat healthier and cut back on the toxins.
- Educate myself further. I already have a college degree but I don't want to just study for a degree. There is so much to know out there and I want to dedicate some amount of time increasing my knowledge.
- To say "yes" to all the stuff close to my heart including causes ( my favorite animal shelter) and hobbies (painting, cooking).
- To nurture all my relationships far and close with trust, honesty, respect and love. To keep making deposits in the emotional wealth banks of my relations. A phone call, email, chat, facebook, a lunch date, a drink with the boys... the options are endless. And of course most importantly to love myself and spend time doing things I love, to enrich my mind, body and soul.
- And last but not the least to live life queen size. Travel, be spontaneous, do random crazy things, laugh till my stomach hurts, to talk without thinking, to explore, have fun and soak it all in.
My actual resolutions should come in a more fun format and I have to think carefully as I am one year away from hitting quarter life crisis and maybe the world will end so 2012 will have to be lived properly and thoroughly.
Cheers!
