Eventful.
That’s how I would describe 2014
as it comes to a close.
I’ve had some ups and downs. I’ve
dealt with too much especially during the second half of the year, and it
tested my patience to no ends. But I figured, it’s getting out of my comfort
zone and doing a little sacrifice that will define where I will be in the years
to come. If it is for the fulfillment of my ambition, then so be it.
But I’ve had emotional blows,
even unnecessary comments coming from people whom I expected to support me and
yet all I got was... meh
Still, there is a reason why I am
moving on. And so, here are my resolutions for 2015 and may the Year of the
Sheep be gentler to me.
1. Consume
Only The Good (What’s good for the mind and body)
On the more obvious side, I would
want to stick to only organic products and highlight them. I am making a
conscious effort to live a healthier and greener lifestyle. On the other hand, I
have the choice to believe what I want to believe. I can feed my mind and body with
positivity and not let the negatives get to me in any way, no matter who they’re
coming from. Which leads me to....
2. Learn
To Say No
Because people around me know
that I like to be kept busy and that they can play up my contributions, I am
now aware that I have the power to say no. Many times this year I have been
approached and asked to do things that didn’t even benefit me or the direction
in which I would like to take. In short, it all meant wasted time. But I
learned to choose my priorities and the people who are really close to me.
3. Keep
Moving, Keep Going
This applies both ways. I have to
physically keep moving and to keep going so that I am not affected by the
negativity that comes my way. Sure, everybody around me is entitled to be an
expert, but after they have said their piece, that’s done and I learn to move
on. I have relatives who apparently have an opinion on everything, and sometimes
it is just a reflection on how unhappy they are in their lives. I keep these
thoughts to myself of course, because I don’t want to appear arrogant, but the
aura overflows from their pores.
For the record, I pretty much
stuck to last year’s resolutions. There were only two of them and I’m proud to
say that I stuck with them:
Save Up- I’m now smarter when it comes to handling finances and I
saved up! Better to start early. Money has to be earned and a portion of it
saved for the rainy days. The spending portion has to be budgeted.
Do Some Art- this one was easy and I’m still doing some now. I have
transitioned from colored pens to paper cut-outs and now I have a set of acrylic
paints to go crazy over. It’s my therapy.
But this year I made new friends
and gained new experiences and also discovered that I have a meaningful ability
and vocation where I am good at. I am also able to thrive very well in a place
of my own, and it only goes to show that I can do well when I leave the nest.
For 2015, I know that I am going
to overcome really big challenges like never before. If I want to go places, I
know that I have to adjust and that I have to give my best shot it securing qualifications
that mean something to me. I know that I have to go after my dreams and not
someone else’s image of what success looks like. I can be happy.
What are your resolutions for
2015? How was 2014 for you?
