I am resolved to stop having any highfalutin new year resolutions but to simply slam the door to an ending year, to open the cover of life each day in the new year and immerse myself fully in its pages.
Of course, I always set goals for myself and I have a backlog of goals that I would love to achieve and working out in my head which new projects to focus on. I’m not ashamed to say that most of those goals are following me from 2017 to 2018. I used to go on a guilt-trip and whip myself hard when I set resolutions and failed to achieve them till I realized that I was doing myself more harm than good. Ever since I started my journey to a better me, my perspective shifted and I’m happier for it.
2017 has been an eventful year for most of us and I am glad that we survived it. ‘Survived’ is the key word here. Life is beautiful, but also unpredictable. I started 2017 on a high note and ended somewhat on ‘meh and bleh’ note, however, it doesn’t take away my enthusiasm that 2018 will be filled with an abundance of grace, blessings and mercy for us.
Here’s to better life (re)solutions and a joy-filled 2018.
On another note, I’ve totally missed writing my SoCS posts, time kept running away with me, but I hope that changes soon enough.
#SoCS Resolutions
Happy New Year to you and your family.
I stopped making resolutions years ago. None of them ever came to pass.
My two main goals for 2018 are to retire and find a cheaper place to live.
Last year I did have some travel goals but I realized quickly that they were unrealistic. Also I was upset and frustrated. So I dumped my travel plans for 2018. If it happens it happens. Whatever is meant to be will be.
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Happy New Year to you, Steven and your fur baby. I totally get you as per the resolutions thing. I equally find it frustrating to set resolutions only for it not to come to pass, so I simply work on my daily, weekly, monthly goals and let the lines fall where they will. Sometimes, I surprise myself and that gives me absolutely more pleasure and takes away the pressure of the mindless pursuit of certain resolutions. I’ve found that living in full presence of each day and giving it my best actually brings me far closer to the things that I want to achieve.
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Stephen and I Thank you.
Just an observation but the stuff I struggled with didn’t happen whereas things that I just let relax and flow did come to pass. So for 2018 I shall continue to go with the flow and take advantage of opportunities that appear.
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I am learning the hard way that sometimes we just have to let go, relax and be at peace. I intend to do more of that than to struggle relentlessly and feel frustrated.
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Amen. Grace, Peace, Prosperity and Blessings in 2018.
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Hear, hear! We’ve survived another year–joy is certainly on its way for 2018. 😀
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We will certainly make the best of this year. Blessings abound.
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Happy New Year!
I agree about resolutions. It’s good to have things to strive for but not that make you feel guilty if you don’t attain them.
Look forward to seeing more Posts by you in the New Year
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I have resolved to stop the guilt tripping. It simply doesn’t add any value whatsoever. The important thing is to keep pushing forward and to give the best of myself each day 🙂
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You are not alone, Jacqueline – I feel many, including myself, don’t have the need to make a list of resolutions for 2018, but, just to make a better existence for ourselves and others.
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Yes. We just keep building on all that we’ve started and keep bettering ourselves positively. I wish you and your loved ones’ the very best of 2018 dear Eugenia.
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Thank you, Jacqueline. Wishing you a safe and prosperous 2018.
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Jackiee ❤️
Happy new year my dear !
I hope you get whatever you heart desires in 2018.
At first when i came to wordpress, you were one of my very first blog-friends. I looked up to you as you’ve accomplished A LOT here .
You’re amazing, inside out.
Too much love ❤️❤️❤️
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Aww! You certainly know how to make a girl smile Saraa. I appreciate you and meeting you here. May abundance blessings and grace be with you and your loved ones this year.
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Have a wonderful New Year Jacqueline! Blessings for you and your family.
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Thank you for your thoughtful wishes Janmalique. May infinite blessings grace your life and your loved ones’ this 2018.
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Thank you very much Jacqueline! May a deep peace prevail in all our lives.
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Survived is the word! Happy new year!
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It’s been a humpty-dumpty ride but it’s all good. Happy New Year and the best of 2018 to you and yours Mick.
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You aren’t alone in taking incomplete goals from 2017 into 2018. I love your description of life in the new year. Have a Happy New Year Jackie!
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Thank you, Steph for the lovely compliment. I would love to feature you on my blog this January and will get in touch asap. I wish you the best of 2018.
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You’re welcome. I’d love to be featured. Just let me know what you need. My email is smccoy@boldblindbeauty.com. Thank you!!
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Happy New Year, Jackie! Always moving forward!
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Indeed we have to keep moving forward. Happy New Year and all the best of 2018 to you and yours Pamela.
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Dearest Jacqueline wishing you a healthy and happy 2018.
My 2017 goals also follow into 2018 and some are life long following with slow steady progress.
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We keep building on what we’ve started at a steady pace 🙂 Happy New Year to you too and the best of 2018 Bella.
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Happy New Year Jacqueline! 🙂
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The best of 2018 to you and yours 🙂
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Hey! I saw your posts tagged with poetry so I came by to have a read. I really enjoyed the rest of what I saw too… you seem like a strong woman with a lot of awesome things to say!!
If you’d like, you should consider submitting to the first issue of my new literary magazine for women 🙂
You can learn more by clicking on my name I think.
Keep writing!!
Cheers,
Deborah A.
Editor, Winter Wheat
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Hello Deborah, good to hear from you and thank you for the lovely comments. I smiled at your words…I seem like a strong woman… indeed I believe I am a strong woman. I’ll check out your literary magazine link..it sounds interesting.
Regards,
Jacqueline
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Great post. I’ve not made a NYR for 30 or more years, but from this point on I will make an exception: to reduce the amount of plastic I buy/use and to be more ‘earth conscious.’
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That’s one resolution that I’m happy I adopted…to reduce, reuse and recycle. Thanks for reading and commenting. I hope you have a great 2018.
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Thanks, you too!
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