I can’t believe we’ve already said goodbye to the first month of 2023. I’m not sure if I’ll revisit my 23 for 2023 goals here monthly but I’m doing it today so … let’s just see how the rest of the year unfolds.
Not all of my 23 are quantifiable, which is a little annoying when you are trying to measure progress but I did it on purpose. Sometimes I get a little too focused on getting all the gold stars and winning my 23 for 2023 list or being the best New Year’s Resolutionist is not the point. The point is doing some fun stuff, doing some responsible stuff, and maybe growing a bit as a person in the process.
Instead of recapping every goal (and having to type “no progress” multiple times) I’m just going to highlight a few.
Before engaging, ruminating, participating, reacting, safekeeping, etc., ask myself: “is this mine to hold?” Woof. This has been on my mind and in my heart daily this month. Sometimes I do okay at evaluating before I am in the thick of things, and sometimes I am deep in the mire before I stop to ask myself if I need to be. I’m calling this one “in progress” and I suspect it will be all year. Or forever.
Family summer trip! Sibs & Nibs & Grandparents. Booked it! We’re doing a summer long weekend in yurts on the side of a mountain and I am pumped.
Aggressively pursue body neutrality. Eh. I’ve been to the pool with the kids a bunch this month and I am trying to not think about what my meat sack looks like in a bathing suit and just enjoy swimming.
Host monthly dip dinner. I didn’t host any guests for January’s dip dinner but Shawn and I had a lovely meal that centred around a really yummy caramelized onion dip.
Continue to exercise in ways that feel good. I nailed this goal in January. I didn’t beat myself up when I just had the energy for a 10-minute stretch class and I didn’t glorify the days I managed longer workouts. I just listened to my body and moved in ways that felt good. I discovered I love doing strength classes. I reaffirmed my hatred of pushups. I hope this trend continues.
Learn how to use LinkedIn and use it consistently. I am so intimidated by LinkedIn and I don’t know why! I am forcing myself to be on it more, though, in the hopes that I start to feel more comfortable there. I’m calling this one very slowly in progress.
Send at least one personal card / letter per month. Nailed it. Sent ONE card. Hoping to do a bit better in February.
I’m feeling pretty good about what I accomplished in January and I’m starting February feeling motivated to continue.