Last January, some good friends of mine shared their New Year's ritual with me. Instead of making resolutions they choose a word to be their theme or anchor point for the year.
The simplicity of choosing one word was a revelation. I am definitely a person who tends to create too many goals, fails to create a sustainable action plan, then distracted because I feel overwhelmed by my own list of goals ... you see where this is going. A truly vicious and ridiculous cycle.
Most people I know seem to have a complicated relationship with "new year's resolutions". While I think it is perfectly acceptable to skip them if they don't resonate, I do believe that taking time to reflect and ponder where it is you want to go, in health and in life, is something we should be doing throughout the year. This idea is the inspiration behind the Chisel Club Quarterly, which I’m launching this month. It will be a newsletter that pops into your inbox four times a year and with the goal of sparking some moments of reflection and growth for you throughout the year.
Happy reflecting. Happy 2020.