This is the time of year gyms are brimming with people who are finally committing to a serious workout routine and juice bars are jam-packed with eager customers waiting to start their cleanses, sipping on samples of super green blends.
The minute the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve (or the morning after), minds automatically jump to New Year’s resolutions. We start thinking about what we need to fix, which can often pull us into a dark hole of self-judgement and doubt that’s totally counterintuitive.
What arises from that place is usually a harsh, sergeant-style list of extreme resolutions that we believe will fix everything. I mean, if we just eat gluten-free and go to the gym every day, our lives will be totally perfect, right? Not necessarily.
It’s a big misconception that any one thing will lead to ultimate happiness in all areas of our lives.
Well, except for one thing: Self-love. I do believe that when we love ourselves unconditionally, it has a major impact on and elevates every single area of our lives. It’s easier said than done, but it’s a great practice to engage in and make habitual.
I want to guide you through some of the most “dangerous” New Year’s resolutions – the ones that are likely to do more mental and physical harm than good after a month or so.
Head over to creem to find out the five New Year’s resolutions you should avoid.
Now that you know what not to do when making resolutions, I want to hear from you.
What are your intentions for this year? Have you changed them after reading this? What are you committing to? How can you make it super fun and satisfying?
Share in the comments below.
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