New Years Resolutions

It's Jan 11th. Wasn't I supposed to start my resolution on the 1st? What even is a New Years Resolution? Should I try to shame myself into doing something for 28 days then saying screw it and stop completely? Should I guilt myself into finally trying to do the thing that I kept saying I'll do or try?

No, I think a New Years Resolution is defined as; what am I willing to fail at this year to become the person I want to be? What size steps am I going to take to reach my goal? How much am I willing to forgive myself for trying new things? That's a resolution. Or at least my definition.

So no guilt. No shame. I'm doing the damn thang. Starting Jan 11th...Why? Because I'm flowing with the energies of the world. Astrology. Yup, one of my resolutions this year is to lean and learn with Astrology. I'm letting the planets and signs guide me through my year. So because we started the actual new year in Retrograde, I'm waiting until Astrology tells me when the New Year should start. Which is, yup you guessed it. Jan 11th, 2024.

So today is ripe with potential. Mars trines Jupiter. What does that even mean? The internet says that Mars is separated by a 120 degree rotation from Jupiter, meaning, when Celestial planets that are Trine will assist the other, and vice versa. The traits and energies to the two celestial bodies are pooled and mixed, revealing the best traits of each other. So Mars, the great warrior of light, expressing the warrior energy inside us. And Jupiter, the lover of wisdom, always supportive and jovial are feeding off of each others energies, like two supportive best friends.

So today I'm ripe with potential. My feelings of adventure, conquest, and leadership will be at the forefront of myself through the 13th. So yeah, time to embrace my boldness, my courageous side. Doing this is going to set the positive tone for my New Year Resolution.

It's also a New moon in Capricorn. An opportune time to be working on my resolutions or initiating new shit in the first place! When a New Moon offers to blend my mystical side with my practical side, me and my "bestie" are turning dreams into reality.

So go ahead, get your New Year's Resolutions out there. Write them on paper, make a note in your phone, however you do it. Just get it out there into the Universe. Yeah, so, I guess that means I need to tell you all mine?

10%. I want to be 10% richer in life this year. That means, bare minimum, I stash away 10% of the income I bring in, into a HYSA. I designate the bare minimum of 10% of my waking hours to self improvement. (That's about an hour and 40min a day for those of you wanting specifics). I'm happy weighing 10% less that I do today. (that's about 25lbs if you really want to know ;)

Seems minimal, huh? Seems almost too easy, huh?! Well, that's what a goal should be. Especially for recovering perfectionists. Because, just like other addictions, perfectionists can relapse too and get lost in those dopamine fantasies about, tomorrow I'm eating 7 more servings of veggies each day, I'm working out 5 more days each week. I'm saving 50% of ever paycheck. Reality happens and we keep saying, well, maybe tomorrow...by this summer...well maybe next year will be my year. And you end up being 0% happier, healthier or wealthier.

So, My New Years Resolution. 10% Happier, 10% Healthier and 10% Wealthier. Follow along this year to see how I do. How reality sets me up for failure and how I utilize mindset work, astrology and community to continue moving forward.

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