From 190003cf8f5043fb5d5f5f06b9259fdbb8a66e3a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lee Byron Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2024 21:47:46 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] add: resolutions --- entries/resolutions.md | 41 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 41 insertions(+) create mode 100644 entries/resolutions.md diff --git a/entries/resolutions.md b/entries/resolutions.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..227c63d --- /dev/null +++ b/entries/resolutions.md @@ -0,0 +1,41 @@ +--- +title: resolutions +permalink: resolutions +date: 2024-01-01T20:54:31-08:00 +tags: personal, habits +--- + +Most New Year's resolutions fail. Gym memberships spike in January followed by a +surge of cancellations weeks later. There's some +[research](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2980864/) suggesting that fewer than +one in five have resolutions that last through a second year. Creating new +habits is hard, kicking existing ones is even harder. + +I'm approaching 2024 with two variations on a resolution: a motif and +fortnights. + +## Motif + +I'm choosing a single word as a motif representing the year ahead. It should be +somewhat aspirational and intentionally non-concrete. It is not a goal in itself +but should guide decision making, inform habits and goals. It's intentional +[psychological priming](). + +This year's motif is _restoration_. + +Restoration is meant to be interpreted broadly. It involves anything aimed at +renewing or revitalizing myself physically, mentally, emotionally, or +spiritually, going beyond mere rest to replenish energy, balance, and overall +well-being. + +## Fortnights + +Rather than choose one habit or goal for the year, I'm taking on a new one every +fortnight, or every two weeks. Each fortnight's goal will relate to the +restoration motif. I'm going to approach this as a scientist. What is +restorative to me? The goal is not to change my habits (though I hope at least a +few stick) but to learn, fail often, and attempt to answer this question. + +I'll do six of these experiments per season, with one week breaks interspersed. + +Have ideas for what I should try? [Get in touch](https://leebyron.com)!