Same old new year?
or something new this time?
The year 2020 has been difficult in many ways for us. I had a bad one too. No job or contract to reshape my career and not to mention staying home trauma. But, when I looked at others I feel the year could have been worse. So, glad that 2020 is finally getting over. Also, it will be unfair to say that there were no good things that happened in 2020. I would say this year has been about realizations and learnings. Realizing that good times are not guaranteed and learning that life goes on no matter what.
We often forget to cherish what we have until they are gone. A universal truth we always learn the hard way. So, the question we should ask ourselves is what good things happened to me this year. This may give us some positive vibes before heading towards the new one. We all have our own struggles, we all have our own blessings as well.
Is 2021 going to be the same old new year or something new this time? for me, the answer is based on the points I mentioned earlier. what I realized? and what have I learned? Now I know good times are not guaranteed in life. So, I will value them more and try to be more concerned. And I know life will go on no matter what. So, I won't mourn and waste time doing nothing. Yes, I want to get rid of this ‘’nothing to do’’ mindset. Which are most of the time lead by negative ego and worrying about people who don't matter in my life.
I was thinking of new year's resolutions. That's something we all do and forget in a week or so. But this time ( like every other time) I want to try and keep trying.
Read books ( or finish the current lot). It’s been a while.
Working out ( be regular, rather than be hard on me)
Traveling ( not about how many places but about how much I explored)
Eat healthily, Sleep sound ( I believe healthy food and sound sleep are the two most important inputs for happiness)
Rebuild my career ( or stay relevant)
Get rid of my loans ( And never take loans)
And take the unpredictable life with a smile, with the courage that’s lost somehow! I need to get back my courage!
For me, the new year should be new. Not knew! What about you?
