Resolved

This post is a part of Writerly, a series of daily prompts given in January 2021 to spur creative writing and reflection. Day 3’s prompt was: The “starting line” of the new year often brings with it thoughts of self-improvement, change, adjustment, etc. Write about your 2021 resolutions or goals—or write about why you don’t prefer to make resolutions.

I’ve always been a person to make resolutions. My follow-through rate has been dependent on the year. None could compare to this past one, though. In 2020 I made resolutions with the intention of improving my quality of life, and I ended up doing just that. I knew from experience in other areas of my life, such as my natural hair journey, that growth and improvement came with time, consistency, and dedication. So I put the time that I had all of a sudden towards myself and my goals. I started my fitness journey. I began reading for fun again. I started cooking and eating well. I started dressing and posting it online unapologetically like myself. I began the practice of meditation. I finally got my skincare routine perfected. I started drinking water, tea, and coffee 24/7. I also went the entire year without straightening my hair - something I would have once never thought to be possible for me. The common theme in all of these resolutions achieved is that through each of them, I have created a life where I wake up excited to choose myself every day.

While 2020 was full of specific resolutions and goals, 2021 will look a little different. While I do have specific goals and heights that I would like to reach this year, I am mainly focused on maintaining and continuing the lifestyle changes that I’ve implemented over the past year. I want to continue to feel this full, this excited for life. Not only the idea of what it could formulate to be in the future but the life that I am living in this very moment. I have a vision of what I want my life to feel like and be like this year, and I know that I will walk into that vision with confidence and readiness if I continue to choose to take care of myself. i want to excel creatively, professionally, and personally like never before. Being more in touch with myself than I have ever been before, I know I’m ready to step into this power. I will be making a vision board representative of certain emotions, themes, and habits I’d like 2021 to be made up of for me. I will be editing this post in the future to add the board upon completion here. But, overall, I want this year to be the continuation of the rituals and practices that keep me going. New year, same me. Bring it, 2021.