Kiwilimón - 2018-10-08T17:08:48.354181Z
Hard to believe, but it's December again! Without a doubt, time flies, and with it, many of our goals and more positive thoughts.
But before we dive into the year-end evaluation, let’s reflect on the natural evolution of our resolutions.
It seems that, almost like magic, on December 31st at 11:59 PM, the most optimistic ideas and the apparent steel motivation to achieve each of our goals pop into our heads. (Of course, next year, I will wake up at 5 AM every day to exercise).
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However, the excitement and enthusiasm of the first months of the year gradually fade away.
More or less by the arrival of spring, our expectations are a bit more realistic regarding the achievement of our resolutions. (Well, maybe I won’t wake up every day at 5, but I will go for a walk at least three times a week).
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By the time summer rolls around, our list of resolutions has become more of a list of justifications and absurd excuses. Let’s say it’s the encounter with reality.
(In the last month, I have gone for walks eight times and honestly, I don’t see or feel any improvement. It seems useless. Besides, I don’t have time for this).
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The darkest stage of the year comes during autumn. I don’t know if it’s the weather or the start of the holiday chain, but by this time, none of the goals we set excite us; on the contrary, thinking about the list of objectives for the year overwhelms us.
(Yes, I’ve tried, but honestly, it’s very complicated to combine exercise with my lifestyle. I don’t know how people who spend all day in the gym do it).
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And, finally, we find ourselves once again at the end of the year with a re-evaluation of our resolutions and, above all, with an attitude of resignation.
(This year things got complicated for me, but next year, I’ll really wake up early to exercise).
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Does this sound familiar? If you have experienced something similar, I’m afraid to say that you will likely continue to reproduce this vicious cycle year after year, because let’s face it: there are some resolutions that you will never fulfill.
Exercising. You might as well save yourself the annual gym membership and invest your money in something else.
Running a marathon. If you can’t even run to catch the elevator, do you think you can run 42 km?
Quitting the job you hate. Yes, it’s very sad, but debts don’t pay themselves.
Drinking less alcohol. Weekends would simply lose their meaning without a clericot.
Giving up fast food. This seems absurd, even in January. Better not even look for it.
Waking up earlier. No comments…
Using the elevator less and the stairs more. Let’s see how you feel about this idea when you don’t fulfill the previous resolution and have to fight against the clock.
Spending less on things you don’t need. The problem here is that at the moment of purchase, everything seems necessary.
Criticizing people less. Here, evidently, it’s not your fault, but the fault of others.
Being more tolerant. You will definitely surpass this on the first day of the year when you find yourself stuck in traffic or public transport during rush hour.
Staying up less late. You might fulfill this, at least until the next season of your favorite series premieres.
Cleaning a little bit of the house every day. Although the idea of dividing responsibilities into small tasks is attractive, the reality is that you will end up accumulating towers of dishes and dirty laundry as always.
This year, don’t wait until December 31st to set new resolutions. Think about what areas of opportunity are in your life and how you would like to improve them.
If you have been dragging a list of unfulfilled resolutions for a long time, reflect on what might be the reason you can’t accomplish them.
Remember that it’s important to set realistic goals that align with your lifestyle.
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To ensure that you fulfill the resolution of eating healthier, here are some recipes that will help you throughout the year:
Nopal Huarache with Panela Cheese
Light Tapioca Dessert
Edamame with Alfalfa
Lentil Salad