I've got a list of resolutions/things I want to do in 2024 and my main thing is work towards the career I actually want because late last year I was suddenly struck by the clarity of knowing what I wanted to do for the first time ever
“...I grew into a person who censored myself. Not even for big, dramatic conversations, but for everyday chitchat. For years I’ve been convinced that no one wants to hear what I have to say....” -- Oh, I really feel this one. Thanks for being tender about it. I need to be thinking about why I’m this way too. <3
I’m attempting to take breaks from Instagram this year, but keep worrying I’ll miss out on fun things and moments in internet culture. I think newsletters like this will make me feel connected and more thoughtfully, and not just scroll scroll open close app behaviours.
highly suggest D&D with friends. y'all just get to play pretend for a few hours every other week/once a month and it's pretty much improv with low stakes and in the comfort of a home.
You’ve inspired me to add throwing a dinner party to my resolutions list. I’ve never really aspired to being a host but now that I have my own place I have the option to entertain and I should push myself to do it more
I've got a list of resolutions/things I want to do in 2024 and my main thing is work towards the career I actually want because late last year I was suddenly struck by the clarity of knowing what I wanted to do for the first time ever
Knowing what you want to do is huge! That's a really good overarching goal that you create lots of smaller opportunities within.
“...I grew into a person who censored myself. Not even for big, dramatic conversations, but for everyday chitchat. For years I’ve been convinced that no one wants to hear what I have to say....” -- Oh, I really feel this one. Thanks for being tender about it. I need to be thinking about why I’m this way too. <3
(Also: to state the obvious, hearing what you have to say has been a joy and balm, always)
I’m attempting to take breaks from Instagram this year, but keep worrying I’ll miss out on fun things and moments in internet culture. I think newsletters like this will make me feel connected and more thoughtfully, and not just scroll scroll open close app behaviours.
I support a social media cleanse
Trying to do a few things that I think will work in tandem:
-Sobriety for the first 2 months of the year to recalibrate (can go back after if I want to)
-Movement of any kind without judgment (5000 steps at least 5 days a week, doing some form of strength training once a week)
-Be more intentional with the virtual media I consume
-Be less intentional with the books I read and just enjoy it
TLDR: Stop and smell the roses, but make sure I go outside and actually see the roses in the first place
these are great! smell me!
Work out dates with pals is the only way it gets done for me because I need external accountability and hangs as a carrot.
I love coworking with friends and need to do it more this year! Might start pretending my apartment is a coffee shop and do full Trisha Paytas drag.
oh work out dates at the gYM i'm such a dumb bitch. i should try that.
highly suggest D&D with friends. y'all just get to play pretend for a few hours every other week/once a month and it's pretty much improv with low stakes and in the comfort of a home.
You’ve inspired me to add throwing a dinner party to my resolutions list. I’ve never really aspired to being a host but now that I have my own place I have the option to entertain and I should push myself to do it more
Wait, what’s Scribe?
Scrivener! Autocorrect is my mortal enemy.
Good luck!!!! We're in this together.