Make More Time (in 2019)
And 7 other New Year’s resolutions
Published in Elephant Journal on December 21st, 2018
2019 is here, and it’s not too late to arm yourself with a resolution (or two) to set the year in motion.
New Year’s resolutions aren’t anything new. In fact, the earliest reports of resolutions reach back 4000 years to the ancient Babylonians who believed if they paid their debts, the pagan gods would bestow good fortune onto them.
I don’t particularly believe in any of this, but I do believe in the value of setting goals and laying the groundwork for growth.
From diet and exercise to sober Januarys and tech detoxes, the desire to resolve is just as much a reflection on the cultural moment as it is for the person behind each resolution.
Author’s Note:
I’m still trying to wrap my head around leaving my friends and family back in the states to relocate to London. My resolutions, if you can call them that, are inspired by the desire to stay connected, and the frustration when these efforts aren’t reciprocated.
In lieu of this, below is a list of resolutions I’ve incorporated into my day-to-day life since leaving the US to handle the distance and isolation. I’m far from perfect, but these are goals I can manage, and…
