Mindful Living: My Intentions for 2024
In my previous post, I reflected on my journey through 2023 — reflecting on my personal growth, expressing gratitude, and highlighting standout moments. Today, I’m sharing my intentions for 2024.
I lean towards the term “intentions” instead of resolutions or goals because, to me, it carries a sense of purpose and emphasizes the process of continuous improvement. Life should be a journey that allows for flexibility and adaptability and I feel choosing the word intention aligns well with a more holistic and sustainable approach to personal development.
With that out of the way, here are my intentions for the year ahead:
- Continue on my journey of mental, physical, and spiritual growth. I want want to do this by:
- Working on letting go of anger, finding productive outlets for rage
- Communicating my wants and needs more effectively and expressing my emotions in productive ways (rather than bottling them in and or exploding)
- Taking care of my basic needs when I am depressed
- Working on letting my inner child know how loved and special she is
- Working on meditating (my C-PTSD brain is constantly on alert, so I want to work on being able to be able to sit and be still for 5–10 minutes a day)
- Abstaining from alcohol, I stopped drinking about a month ago, as I was sick of writing off multiple days, and the hangxiety I get after a night out drinking. I have also realized (and not for the first time) that I cannot do moderation). - Continue on my fitness journey by
- Getting 30 minutes of exercise in a day. This can be anything from dancing around the house, doing yoga, pilates, or a HIIT workout, or even going on a walk to get coffee.
- Focusing on strength rather than weight loss
- Eating foods that nourish me and make me feel good
- Drinking more water, or any kind of fluid really, I usually only have. a cup of tea or coffee in the morning, which can’t be good for my kidneys.
In addition to my aspirations for the year, there are two words I want to focus on — “intention” and “abundance,”. I just realized that choosing “intention” over “goals” aligns with my desire for a more mindful life — one where I am attuned to my emotions, reactions, and how I communicate. The word “abundance” symbolizes my pursuit of a life rich in health, wealth, and happiness.
Stepping into 2024, guided by the words “intention” and “abundance,” I hope that my intentions shape a narrative of purpose and fulfillment. Here’s to an ongoing journey of growth where we make intentional choices and focus more on mindful living.