New year, same me

Happy new year, friends! Can you believe we’re already in 2023?! Sometimes I’m in awe of how quickly time flies. I think of life as this exciting ride where I find going with the flow and setting goals for myself work hand in hand.

One of my favorite things to do at the start of a new year is to think about my current habits and new ones I’m considering. I use an app called Habit to track them and to keep up with progress. If you prefer a physical habit tracker, check out Cloth and Paper — they have options to build your own planner with several different types of inserts, including a habit tracker. If you prefer to not get an entire planner, they also have habit tracker stick notes and a habit tracker notebook! The aesthetics are on point and the best part? It’s a black- and woman-owned company!

Now, don’t get me wrong… as much as I promote routine, structure, setting goals and intentions, etc. I’m also very much aware that life is ever changing and it’s imperative to be okay with adjusting and pivoting as needed. If we don’t learn to do that, we give room for anxious thoughts and unhealthy behavior trying to meet those goals.

This year, I’m challenging myself to be uncomfortable, embracing change and new opportunities. Speaking of, I started a new position at my company that allows me to be 100% remote and I couldn’t be happier! I’ve decided to put more value in my time and not focus just on money — time is precious and we never get it back, so let’s treat it as such.