Another Fresh Start

My 2025 New Year's Resolutions! (They're mostly the same as they always are)

I love New Year’s Resolutions. Mostly because, like I wrote in this post, I like to imagine that I can become an entirely new person with a fresh start. Even though time isn’t real and I know that I’m never going to be an entirely new person. Sue me, I like setting goals.

They’re mostly always the same variations, but I still find it worthwhile to write them out and reflect on the prior year(s). Over the last few years I’ve worked really hard to divest from the thought pattern that if I do the right things I’ll become the right person, and so I share these goals with a grain of salt. I’m not trying to fix myself. (Or at the very least, I’m doing my best to resist the temptation to think there’s anything to fix.)

This is also my first post for paid subscribers! I enabled the paid option not too long ago on a whim, not thinking anyone would upgrade but trying not to tell myself no before the world does, etc. I share this as a paid post not because I think reading my New Year’s Resolutions is worth paying money for, but really the exact opposite. They’re so mundane that I think the only people who will actually care are the ones most engaged with my writing & thoughts. Not to discourage you from upgrading, but I promise you’re not missing any big magic revelations. For now, paid posts will be occasional personal ramblings & maybe answering any specific questions paid subscribers have. Like fun bonus content.