Here’s what normal people should do at the beginning of the New Year (Hint- it’s because it makes sense)
It’s Christmas Eve and I am really annoyed with a very specific blog article that looked very enticing and oh-so-perfect with its pastel illustration. I physically had no other option than to click on its title and open it.
Betrayal!
The irony in the title was a lie. I thought it could be a really good article, something I’d even add to my collections of favourite blog posts, as one does.
Just me? Really?
That’s fine.
I am going to tell you the title that started it all, and you’ll be all like
“Oh come on Barbs, you should know better! That was yet another click-bait article!”
So, the title was: Here’s What Successful Women Do At The Beginning Of The New Year (Hint- It’s Not About Resolutions)
Yes, with brackets!
I mean, I couldn’t scroll past a gem like this, especially since I had vaguely planned to talk about good habits and things to do at the beginning of the New Year, too.
Great minds think alike and the algorithm knew it.
I’ll spare you the empty rambling of said article and I’ll simply list the items that “successful” “women” allegedly “do”.
One: They put in time for reflection
Two: They identify positive habits
Three: They book important appointments
Four: They start out fresh
Five: They express gratitude
Six:
This is the best one
They visualize success
*Confused Italian hand gestures*
So, after getting really angry at this article, I decided that I would, in fact, write my own version of things to do at the beginning of the New Year and it will be the best list with all the points.
My title will be: Here’s what normal people should do at the beginning of the New Year (Hint- it’s because it makes sense)
One: change your bed sheets
Or buy new ones! I tend to overestimate the hygiene level of my bedding and I am adulting like everyone else, so I am sure many of my peers at this point would be trying to remember when was the last time they changed bedsheets, and how often is one supposed to do so. I’ll leave you wondering.
Two: book your dentist or doctor appointment
And also a massage or a haircut! Anyone would avoid going to the dentist and we’re left to our own devices here, so if we don’t go, nobody is forcing us to. But we’re also trying to adult right and sometimes a check-up is required. Schedule it months away so you’ll have time to forget about it and forgive yourself –until the day of. But when it comes to good stuff, you’ll be thanking yourself for the pre-emptive self-care act.
Three: change your toothbrush
And don’t forget your mascara! As of this one, I am 100% sure the recommended duration of toothbrush and mascara is 3 months or less. Here’s my plan: change these items now, get new ones and get them in a multi-pack on sale. If you do that now, you will know for sure that coming April, July, and October, you will need to reach for your new spare one. No more guessing!
Four: set realistic goals
I am personally a fan of New Year’s resolution. I am also a fan of the law of attraction. So I usually just wish for something to happen and expect the universe to put in the work for me. My 2019 resolution was to drink more water and for some reason, I am still dehydrated. I can see the bottle next to me but nothing is happening. My 2020 resolution is to become a master calligrapher and be able to handwrite all of the words in an aesthetically pleasing way. Come on universe! You can do it!
Five:
I honestly haven’t thought that far. I truly hoped that article would have helped me, and we all know how that ended.
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Betrayal!
The irony in the title was a lie. I thought it could be a really good article, something I’d even add to my collections of favourite blog posts, as one does.
Just me? Really?
That’s fine.
I am going to tell you the title that started it all, and you’ll be all like
“Oh come on Barbs, you should know better! That was yet another click-bait article!”
So, the title was: Here’s What Successful Women Do At The Beginning Of The New Year (Hint- It’s Not About Resolutions)
Yes, with brackets!
I mean, I couldn’t scroll past a gem like this, especially since I had vaguely planned to talk about good habits and things to do at the beginning of the New Year, too.
Great minds think alike and the algorithm knew it.
I’ll spare you the empty rambling of said article and I’ll simply list the items that “successful” “women” allegedly “do”.
One: They put in time for reflection
Two: They identify positive habits
Three: They book important appointments
Four: They start out fresh
Five: They express gratitude
Six:
This is the best one
They visualize success
*Confused Italian hand gestures*
So, after getting really angry at this article, I decided that I would, in fact, write my own version of things to do at the beginning of the New Year and it will be the best list with all the points.
My title will be: Here’s what normal people should do at the beginning of the New Year (Hint- it’s because it makes sense)
One: change your bed sheets
Or buy new ones! I tend to overestimate the hygiene level of my bedding and I am adulting like everyone else, so I am sure many of my peers at this point would be trying to remember when was the last time they changed bedsheets, and how often is one supposed to do so. I’ll leave you wondering.
Two: book your dentist or doctor appointment
And also a massage or a haircut! Anyone would avoid going to the dentist and we’re left to our own devices here, so if we don’t go, nobody is forcing us to. But we’re also trying to adult right and sometimes a check-up is required. Schedule it months away so you’ll have time to forget about it and forgive yourself –until the day of. But when it comes to good stuff, you’ll be thanking yourself for the pre-emptive self-care act.
Three: change your toothbrush
And don’t forget your mascara! As of this one, I am 100% sure the recommended duration of toothbrush and mascara is 3 months or less. Here’s my plan: change these items now, get new ones and get them in a multi-pack on sale. If you do that now, you will know for sure that coming April, July, and October, you will need to reach for your new spare one. No more guessing!
Four: set realistic goals
I am personally a fan of New Year’s resolution. I am also a fan of the law of attraction. So I usually just wish for something to happen and expect the universe to put in the work for me. My 2019 resolution was to drink more water and for some reason, I am still dehydrated. I can see the bottle next to me but nothing is happening. My 2020 resolution is to become a master calligrapher and be able to handwrite all of the words in an aesthetically pleasing way. Come on universe! You can do it!
Five:
I honestly haven’t thought that far. I truly hoped that article would have helped me, and we all know how that ended.
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