Each year brings with it a list of small actions I want to make that will build up to bigger things and enhance my life. As I’m not a fan of resolutions, I like to refer to these actions as great expectations!
To begin, begin – Peter Nivio Zarlenga
- I want to create, and to be. Instead of thinking of the specifics, I want to act on it. Less lists and mind maps, more action. I want to create the life I want to live.
- To change my outlook and love life on a daily basis; to appreciate the now… “she loved life and it loved her right back – unknown”
- Expand my comfort zone. I’m not a big believer in coming out of my comfort zone. I believe that just like a muscle, my comfort zone can be expanded to include things that I wouldn’t have considered in the past. I see it as an amoeba, it is constantly changing to adapt to varying conditions
- Hone my personal style.
- To find joy in small pleasures and be a better version of myself (as I write this, I have a picture of lemon spaghetti with feta cheese in mind – like I said, small pleasures)
- Simplify. I am not a total minimalist in any shape or form, but I love the idea of simplifying my life as much as I can in order to create room for those things that bring pleasure. As LL Cool J once said, “simplicity provides a fine line between eloquence and plainness”.
- Challenge myself. My goal is to have read 12 books by the end of the year. Feel free to hold me accountable.
- Publish more content on slg.life
- Create meaningful friendships
- My theme for the year is to…enjoy life and live in the moment
Live in the moment and make it so beautiful that it’ll be worth remembering – Fanny Crosby
Do you have any great expectations for yourself this year? Feel free to share them in the comments below.
LL Cool J said it well. Great article