Lift Your Gaze Into The Future — New Year’s Resolutions For 2022

Summary

The article encourages readers to make long-term New Year's resolutions for 2022 that focus on future life achievements and personal values rather than short-term goals.

Abstract

The author reflects on the transformative impact of 2021, which has prompted a shift in perspective towards making New Year's resolutions. Instead of the traditional approach of setting goals for the upcoming year, the author suggests considering what will be meaningful in the next five to ten years. Health and financial stability are acknowledged as important, but specifics like weight or job location are deemed less significant. The emphasis is placed on consistent effort towards passions and personal growth, rather than quantitative achievements like the number of articles published. The article invites readers to contemplate their life's trajectory and align their resolutions with their long-term vision.

Opinions

Short-term resolutions are less impactful compared to those with a long-term perspective.
Future pride in achievements should guide the resolutions one sets.
The significance of certain goals, such as weight or job specifics, may diminish over time.
Consistent effort towards personal passions is more valuable than achieving a certain number of outputs (e.g., published articles).
New Year's resolutions should be aligned with one's core values and life goals rather than temporary or superficial objectives.

Lift Your Gaze Into The Future — New Year’s Resolutions For 2022

Every year I make resolutions. I like the way it focuses me on what I want to accomplish. But 2021 changed me. Instead of thinking about just 2022, it made me consider new questions about my future.

In ten years, what will you be proud of?

On the flip side, in five years — what won’t matter anymore?

Health will matter, but whether you were five pounds heavier or lighter won’t. Financial stability could matter, but where you work might not. Publishing 50 curated articles on Medium won’t (gasp!), but making a consistent effort towards your passions will.

Instead of making New Year’s resolutions that only pertain to 2022, this year look further. Think about what’s important to you for your life. Then make your resolutions.

Do they look any different?

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Lift Your Gaze Into The Future — New Year’s Resolutions For 2022

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