Diary: Why I don’t make New Year’s resolutions

Someone asked me recently what my resolutions are for the new year, to which I replied that I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. The truth is, I haven’t made them for years. I stopped making them when I was a teenager because I knew then that I wouldn’t keep them; it’s just setting myself up for a sense of frustration and failure when I don’t.

The truth is that I am resolved to make this life the best one I can, every single day. Not tomorrow, not January 1st, but right here and now. I believe in making that life happen, and I’m proud to say that I’m loving and living my best life, right now. I believe in to-do lists, and tackling every item on that list. I believe in making goals, and having dreams, and making those happen.

I feel a certain sadness leaving last year behind; there were some incredible memories made and trips taken in 2018. The truth is that it was also one of the most emotionally trying years, so I’m incredibly ready to leave those memories behind me. While I have no idea what 2019 will hold in store (which is frankly equal parts exciting and terrifying for me) I am ready to experience it.

Here’s to a new year, and being brave enough to step up to life’s plate and saying, “I’m ready. Bring it.”